Painting furniture

mkinsella · 2025-03-11 19:32:35

hello, rust eoleum furniture paint , graphite colour is drying much lighter than colour on tin. Wood is bare having been sanded . Anyone out their know why?

11-03-2025 07:32PM

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hello,

rust eoleum furniture paint , graphite colour is drying much lighter than colour on tin. Wood is bare having been sanded . Anyone out their know why?

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Dis you lighten the tone of the wood significantly by sanding? Did you clean it properly of dust after sanding and before painting?
Maybe try a second coat in an inconspicuous area to see if that helps.
ETA I note the manufacturer says No Sanding, One Coat

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