How long for paint to dry?

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>>1132581
next time try to use a heater if its posible to help the paint to dry faster

>>1132581
when you lay oil paint on WAY too thick, it skins over and takes an unbelievably long time to reach full hardness.

basically underneath the skin it acts like it's still in the can.

it'll be touch-dry (ish) by monday but you'll probably still be able to press a thumbprint into it this time next year.

THIN YOUR PAINTS!

>>1132596
>when you lay oil paint on WAY too thick,

I believe this guy is onto the problem. #2 beginner mistake; #1 is failure to prep the surface correctly. Also, temp and humidity make drying times vary.

Never heard the phrase "like waiting for paint to dry"?

>>1132581
>it's only 5-10° C and has been raining a few times today

this is the exact opposite of the conditions you should be painting in

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>>1132596
>mfw someone doesn't thin their paints

>>1132791
>..

It was sunny and 10+ the day I painted. I was expecting it to stay that way a few days longer. Figured it would be dry by the following day since I didnt know the temperature was that big a deal. Lesson learned I guess.

>>1132581
Its probably 6-8 hours for the second coat.

Oil paint takes a couple of days to cure hard enough so you can touch it without leaving a mark and weeks before you can sand it.

Thinners help solvents in the paint evaporate much quicker, but you should not use them if finish is important.

When you thin paint, you are almost guaranteed to have brush strokes in the finish, and increase the chance of runs.
Thinned paint also gives less coverage.
But it dries faster.

If you're using a roller finish will be shit anyway so feel free to thin it.

>>1132991

Used a brush for the doors. Thought I'd use a roller for the sides since there's less detail there.
It's still a bit sticky now 2 days after painting it but a lot less than yesterday so should be okay in a few more days. Sun's out tomorrow so that will help too.

Thanks for all the advice here, /diy/.

When you test to see if paint is dry, never use the pads of your finger.

Always use the back of the finger between the 1st and 2nd knuckle.