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From: jrm@cbuxc.UUCP (John Miller)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Re: Need Help Painting Non-Stick Bookshelves!
Message-ID: <357@cbuxc.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 21-Oct-85 09:19:52 EDT
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Posted: Mon Oct 21 09:19:52 1985
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Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories - Columbus Comp. Center
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> I have had trouble in the past with books sticking to painted
> bookshelves.  I've also found that books, magazines, etc., will
> stick to just about ANY surface I've painted--ARRGGH.  What am
> I doing wrong???  Or is this just something that I'll have to
> live with??
> 
> What I have done, usually, is put at least two coats of enamel
> (have used both latex and oil-based types) on bare wood--once
> I did try using a primer coat first on the bare wood, but to
> no avail.  The wood was always a cabinet-grade pine (nicer woods
> I stain and varnish--have never had trouble with books sticking 
> to a varnished finish).  
> 
> Would sealing the surface with shellac/varnish before painting 
> help??  How about a sealer coat over the paint??  I've got an 
> entire wall of bookcases waiting to be painted, and I'd like to 
> do it right this time.  Does anyone out there know how to take 
> care of this problem??
> 
> Thanks in advance--
> 
> Margaret Craw
> Pacific Bell, San Remote, CA

In Consumer's Reports about a year ago there appeared an article about
paints. The characteristics of paints were determined and various
manufacturer's products were rated.

The problem you mention above, I believe, is described by the characteristic
called "blocking". Blocking refers to things like cabinet doors sticking
together long after the paint has dried, windows sticking closed - etc.

I recommend that you pick up a copy of the article, it lists paints that
should avoid your problem.


j.r. miller, att bell labs, columbus.


P.S. you may have to go back 2 or 3 years, I have a bad memory for dates.