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Gnats in my paint!

jessicaml
12 years ago

I noticed a few gnats, fruit flies, whatever they are, flitting around when I was priming my cabinet doors, but I wasn't too worried because it was just primer, and none seemed to stick. However, now I've completed the first coat of paint (well, of one side), and a couple flies did stick. I picked them off and only teensy bits are left which I can sand off, but what will I do to keep them out of the final finish? I have a fan going hoping the draft would deter them, but I'd rather not have it going while I'm painting in case it causes my paint to dry too quickly. Has anyone else had this happen? Do you think it would work to place fruit fly traps or bowls of soapy water nearby, or will that just attract more? Aack!

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