Hi Carla – Since most caulks dry to a rubber-like finish, you need to be sure that the Master Seal Poly caulk you used says paintable on the label. Most caulks these days are paintable once the caulk is fully dry and cured. This process can take up to a few days to a week or longer depending on the air temps/humidity.

Most spray paints are oil-based and they may not stick or adhere well to a smooth caulk. You may need to go over the caulked area with 100 grit sandpaper to rough it up a bit so the spray paint you want to use adheres well. Spray paints also have propellent and other chemicals in them that may eat away at the caulk. Brush on latex or acrylic paint will not do this. Since you are using white paint, you may want to look into a spray paint for plastic or hard to paint surfaces Rustoleum makes one, as does Krylon: https://amzn.to/3tBYdIV

If you want to be sure the spray paint will not mess up the caulk, add the caulk to a scrap board, let dry and then paint it. See what happens. If nothing you are good to go.

Hi Mary – Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your furniture painting makeover. What type of paint and sheen are you using? Is it hot where you are painting? Are you painting the piece inside or outside? Let me know and I will better be able to help you figure out what is going wrong.

Hi Judy – It is totally up to you if you like the look to paint the inside of the drawers. I usually do not paint the inside of drawers but line them with paper. I wrote about the process I use in these two posts:

https://inmyownstyle.com/2015/03/the-easy-trick-on-how-to-line-a-drawer.html

https://inmyownstyle.com/2017/09/how-to-cut-perfect-drawer-liners-for-kitchen-drawers-and-more.html

Hi Lauren – Yes you can paint the lamp base. I wish there was a paint that would smooth rough spots out. Maybe someday :-) Is the surface of your lamp shiny glazed ceramic? If so it may be hard to sand totally smooth. If it is not glazed it will be easier. I would use 100 grit sandpaper. If that doesn’t work, try 60, then follow with 100 and then 220 to smooth out any sandpaper marks. Clean the surface well, let dry, then use a bonding primer first. Valspar and Glidden both make one. 2 light coats, then two light coats of paint. You can also use spray paint. Look for a brand name the makes a paint and primer in one. Spray only light coats until you get coverage you desire. The directions on the can will tell you exactly how long to wait in between coats.