Frequently asked questions

Asian Paints offers a range of premium and value for money interior paints, decorative interior paints, exterior wall paints, metal finishes and wood finishes. Details of all these products are available in this website.

The technical data sheet and safety data sheet of each finish is available along with the information for each product. Go to the appropriate product pages to download these.

Well, every product has its own drying time. And its quite risky to paint during the rainy season. If in case, you go ahead with the painting and it rains heavily, not allowing enough time for the paint to dry, you might have to face problems. Hence, we recommend you to observe the weather condition and then go ahead with painting

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You need to allow a curing period of 45 days for exteriors, and 3-6 months for interiors.

Curing period means the walls should be left bare. This is because the paint should not react with the chemical present in the cement.

Most wall paints painted by Asian Paints are washable, compared to other brands. Common stains, like pencil marks, can be easily cleaned. But, it is difficult to clean tough stains. You may try using a mild detergent to clean the stains.

Any paint stains should be wiped off immediately. Use a mop and clean up each room after the painting is over. Enamel paint stains require thinner for cleaning. You can also use turpentine to scrub them off the floor.

If you haven't opened the lid of the product, it will last for next 3 years from the date of manufacture of the Paint. If you have opened the lid of product, we recommend you use the product within the next 24 hours.

Acrylic basically means water based products, which have High Density Particles that result in an excellent finish on your walls

Emulsions are acrylic based paints, which are water based. These are available for Interior Wall surfaces as well as Exterior Wall surfaces.

Both Emulsions & Distempers have a few similarities as both are durable, and offer a wide range of shades to choose from. But some clear differences are that Emulsion paints give a silky and smooth finish to your walls, are more durable and long lasting, in addition to offering a wider range of shades to choose from.

We offer you a choice in Emulsions itself. Royale, which is a premium brand, is costlier than distempers. Tractor Emulsions are comparable, price wise to any Distemper.

Wall emulsion paints give a smooth finish and soft feel to the wall. They come in lovely shades and are long lasting. Royale is the most premium emulsion. It looks better on your walls whist imparting a mild shine to the walls, that gives your room a silky and classy look. With the right lighting, your walls will appear to glow.

Water-based paints are diluted with water, while solvent-based paints are diluted with solvents like Mineral Turpentine Oil (MTO). Emulsions are water-based paints while enamels, lustre and matt finishes are solvent-based paints. Emulsions look better on walls and are ideal for drawing rooms. Solvent-based paints are ideally suited for kitchens and bathrooms since they are water-resistant. Enamels are used on wood and Metals.

Primers and putties are applied on the paintable surface before the final paint is applied. Before you apply putty or primer you have to sand the wall with sandpaper. Putty is a kind of paste prepared for applying on walls to fill in any minor dents or to level the surface. Since putty is absorbent, a coat of paint applied directly over it would lead to the paint being absorbed unevenly, leading to patches. A primer layer on top of the putty is a must. It takes away the unevenness caused by putty and the final paint comes out perfect. Thus, you get both protection and good finish.

Primer paint is a preliminary layer of coating that is applied on the materials prior to the paint. It ensures that the paint adhesion to the surface is proper, enhances the durability of paint, and imparts extra safety to the surface being painted. Primer also seals pores in permeable materials, and averts bleeding from knots. If suitably applied, primers will enhance the life of the paint, and also improve its appearance.

The pre-painting procedure for Interiors includes the following steps: 1) Check surface for dampness or water seepage. 2) Rectify the water seepage problem at the source. This could mean repairing leaking plumbing or cracks in the exterior walls. 3) Any loose plaster should be removed from the wall. Check for loose plaster by tapping on the walls. Any hollow sound means the plaster is loose. 4) Masonry work to be undertaken to fill up all cracks and repair broken plaster.

While Painting you need to keep in mind some Tips: 1) Stir and strain the paint thoroughly before application. 2) Rectify existing surface problems like cracks/seepage, etc before the actual painting process. 3) Ensure that the paint is bought from an authorized dealer. 4) If you are using thinners, primers and undercoats, ensure that they are of good quality. 5) Always clean spilt/splashed paint with a recommended thinner while it is still wet.

While painting, one must take a few precautions, such as: 1) Do not use cotton rags for cleaning, use soft synthetic or muslin cloth.  Otherwise, threads will stick to the surface leading to a patchy, uneven finish. 2) Do not apply the next coat without the first one drying, otherwise you will have a wrinkly, patchy finish as well as loss of gloss. 3) Do not sandpaper very hard, otherwise there will be scratches, roughness and poor gloss. 4) Do not apply very thick coats, otherwise there will be a thick rough finish, resulting in slow drying. 5) Avoid mixing paints yourself. Buy readymade paints as far as possible, otherwise there will be patchy and inconsistent columns in the finish.

We do not recommend you use kerosene for thinning of paint, otherwise there will be delayed drying and reduction in gloss

If a thick layer of putty is applied there is a possibility of cracks developing after a period of time.

Avoid mixing paints yourself.  Buy readymade paints as far as possible, otherwise there will be patchy and inconsistent columns in the finish.

We recommend you do not apply finished paint directly over putty, otherwise you will get a uneven finish. Always apply a coat of primer over putty and then the final coat.

Yes, all our products have no added lead

We do not retail our products directly. You will have to purchase the paints from our authorized dealer, and for any discounts, it’s the dealers discretion. Please note the pricing is done in such a way that the larger quantity you buy, the lesser you pay in proportion.

Lime wash is a very low substitute for paint. It has a poor finish, is neither washable nor durable. Also there is no choice of colour. Lime wash rubs off on hands, clothes etc from the walls easily.

Royale, Apcolite Emulsion, Tractor Distemper,  Apcolite Matt and all the enamel paints from Asian Paints are completely washable. They give a good finish to walls and can very easily clean any dirt or stains.

It is not a good idea to mix paints to get a particular shade. You will not get exactly the same shade from wall to wall, and the finish will be patchy and irregular.  So, it is always better to use available shades. They are standard across all packs and never vary. Asian Paints offers you a wide range of shades to choose from.

You can dust your walls from time to time. Remove stains with a sponge and mild soap while it is still wet. Take care not to press too hard while cleaning.

Duration of painting depends on the number of rooms you plan to paint and how many painters are working. Paint drying time for Emulsion is 4 hours minimum, though 6 to 8 hours is preferred. Distemper takes 6 to 8 hours, while Enamel, Primer, Lustre and Matt Finish requires 8 to 10 hours. Touchwood takes 6 to 8 hours.

Paints do not attract insects. Kitchens can have insects due to the presence of food. Since most paints are washable, it is easy to keep the walls clean. However it is advisable to opt for regular pest control in your house.

Your house will smell a little but it is not necessary to vacate it. Keep the windows open and the smell will disappear faster.

Depending on the condition of the walls and the colour of previous paint, 2 to 3 coats should be applied.

Good paints applied with the correct number of coats generally last for 5 to 6 years.

The duration of painting depends on the number of rooms you plan to paint, and how many painters are working. The Interior walls take approximately 10 to 15 days, and the Exteriors usually takes approximately 15 days

The curing period for a newly constructed exterior surface is 30 days from the day of plastering done (depending on exposure and weather conditions).

The curing period for a newly constructed exterior surface is 3 to 6 months from the day of plastering done (depending on exposure and weather conditions).

The curing period for re-plastered wall surface is 7-14 days (for plaster thickness upto 7-10 milimetre).

Use PH paper (Range 8-14). PH of the plastered wall should be less than 12.

Paint composition for any product is confidential thing. We regret to inform you that the same cannot be shared with anyone. However, basic paint ingredients can be found on google

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For newly constructed wall - Alkalinity level of wall needs to be checked with PH paper before painting. The PH level should be less than 12. If the PH level is high, then further curing is required. Follow the recommended painting process as mentioned on the website.

All the paints mentioned are water-based paints, and contain no lead. Also, all other paints from Asian Paints are lead-free (contains no added lead).

There is no option of online payment currently. Also, we do not deliver paints directly as of now. It is retailed via our dealer network only

There is no specific chemical available to remove Ultima stains from Cloth. You may try regular detergent (soaked for overnight) and then try and remove by wirebrush.

One can remove dust on wall by using household sponge and mild soap solution (i.e. liquid soap-5% in water). Wiping needs to be done for entire wall (not in patches). You can also clean the surface with a plain cloth or sponge or use a Vacuum cleaner if required.

The budget provided by Paint Budget Calculator is just an estimation of costs and there would be variations in the +/-20% range depending on city, location etc

In case the condition of the old paint is good i.e. no signs of chalking (dusting), flaking etc then do sanding with a 80/120 no. sand paper and follow the recommeded painting procedure. No need to reapply POP (Plaster of Paris).

None of our products including enamels contain any ‘added lead’. There might be some lead particles either in the raw material used or created during formation of enamel and thus it will not be completely lead free. However there is no added lead in our enamel paints. There is no measure of how much lead is present in enamels.

Cleaning Instructions: 1) For Royale – Take a mild soap solution (5% in water) or Liquid soap/detergent powder and wipe the walls using a household sponge. Wipe the entire wall to avoid any patches. 2) For Ultima – Clean the exterior wall using only water. Do not use jet pressure while cleaning or you might damage the paint.

Since the construction is new, it is necessary to check the alkalinity of the plastered surface. The same can be checked using ph paper (available in the market). If the alkalinity is high i.e. more than 12 then do not paint, wait for some time. If alkalinity is between 8-11, then painting can begin using the recommended painting system (check on Asian Paints website). Ensure there is no leakage/seepage, cracks on the walls or will affect the paint during or after monsoon.

We don’t have any paint that suits your requirement.

Ideally, exterior painting is not recommended while it’s raining. As each coat of exterior paint requires 3-4 hours as drying time and 24 hours for the paint film to get completely cureed. Therefore, it is not recommended to paint while its raining. In the case of after applying coat of paint, it rains within 4 hours then there are chances that paint film may wash away

Emulsion paint is water based with some additives to make it more durable, but can usually be scrubbed off with water and detergent. Enamel paint is solvent based, and permanent. It can only be removed with a solvent. Use emulsion to cover large surfaces cheaply and where you may want to change the colour - use enamel paint (which is much more expensive).

The main reasons of paint failure after application on surface are the applicator and improper treatment of surface.

The relationship between dry and wet film thickness depends on the volume of solids in the coating. Solids by volume is normally given as a percentage of the total volume of tha paint. DFT = WFT X solids by volume e.g. If Wet Film Thickness is 100 microns and solids by volume is 75% (0.75), Dry Film Thickness comes to be 75 microns

The applied wet film thickness depends on many variables such as the type of coating, application method (air pray, brush, roller, airless spray, electrostatic, tribo gun, etc.), equipment quality, operator, substrate material, the size and shape of the part etc. Incorrect coating thickness could lead to technical problems or excessive costs.

Extremely low dry film thickness can lead to: 1) Insufficient corrosion protection 2) Hiding power problems 3) Erosion - removal of paint film from selected areas 4) Grinning - underlying surface is visible 5) Rust Spotting 6) Undercutting - visual corrosion beneath the film

Primer paint is the preliminary layer of coating that is applied on the materials prior to painting. It ensures that the paint adhesion to the surface is proper, enhances the durability of paint, and imparts extra safety to the surface being painted. Primer also seals pores in permeable materials, and averts bleeding from knots. If suitably applied, primers will enhance the life of the paint, and also improve the appearance.

Dark shades are more expensive due to the pigment's (mostly organicin) which are added to colour the base and get the required shade. Darker shades mean more quantity of pigments.

Royale being the world-class luxury paint with Perfect Finish™ needs to be applied on a completely smooth and dry surface. We request you to keep such a patch identified and these patches will be in nice shapes, so they will only add some drama to your room.

It should be used within 24 hrs.

Royale Play is Special Effects Paint from our collection. It is a two-tone, soft textured paint that will add dimension to your walls with its range of special effect finishes; Spatula, Brushing, Combing, Sponging, Color wash, Ragging, Dapple, Weaving, Crinkle and Canvas. Royale Play is a water based special effects finish, which is washable, water repellant, stain resistant and very easy to clean. Further, dust pick up is very low, allowing your walls to retain their looks for a long time with minimum of effort. (All are tint able)

We have launched Royale Play range of special effect finishes with techniques like Spatula, Brushing, Combing, Sponging, Color wash and Ragging that gives your walls texture, life and character. For ideas you can visit Image Gallery section of our website at http://www.apiants.com/royaleplay. Also visit the Ideas section under each special Effect to know how and where you can best use each effect.

We have already launched Royale Play Stucco-Marble Finish in APHS locations & Royale Play Metallic in most locations.