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. 

We are committed to create the best and safest products. Asian Paints' finishes conform to standards of leading certifications such as MPI, ASTM, USEPA and LEED. Apart from these, Asian Paints Plants are certified with ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certifications. 

Well, every product has its own drying time. And it’s 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. 

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 made 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. 

Yes. If entire furniture is coated with Wood Finish, it is difficult for the termites to attack the surface. 

If the termites have already infected the furniture, you will have to treat the furniture for termites, with the solutions easily available in the market, e.g., Termiguard. No Wood Finish is Termite proof.  

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. 

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) To save on costs, buy paint in the largest pack possible. 2) Stir and strain the paint thoroughly before application. 3) Rectify existing surface problems like cracks/seepage, etc before the actual painting process. 4) Ensure that the paint is bought from an authorized dealer. 5) Ensure that the shop has an additional quantity of paint in case you need it later (of course, at our dealers especially Colour World, you will not find this problem.) 6) If you are using thinners, primers and undercoats, ensure that they are of good quality. 7) Always clean spilt/splashed paint with a recommended thinner while it is still wet. 

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. 

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. Wood Finishes takes 2 to 3 hours. 

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. 

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

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 the 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 

Extremely high film thickness causes problems like: 1) Extra material costs 2) Sagging (sags), runs - downward movement of paint soon after application 3) Alligatoring - very large cracking 4) Cracking 5) Mud cracking - paint appears as dried-out mud flat with network of random cracks 6) Tackiness - stickiness in 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 pigments (mostly organic) which are added to colour the base and get the required shade. Darker shades mean more quantity of pigments. 

Royale Play is a 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, Colour Wash, Ragging, Dapple, Weaving, Crinkle and Canvas. Royale Play is a water based special effects finish, which is washable, water repellent, 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 abled.) 

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. 

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

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 dealer’s discretion. Please note the pricing is done in such a way that the larger quantity you buy, the lesser you pay in proportion. 

Cement paint consisting of white cement, extenders, with few additives, colourants to make it either white or coloured cement. It is used as coating normally for exterior side of building and is cheapest option. 

Cement paint, though used extensively for exteriors, does not last very long. We do have a brand of cement paint.  However, it is best to use a good exterior paint finish like Apex Ultima, Apex Weather Proof Exterior Emulsion or a more economical paint like Ace Exterior Emulsion. 

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. 

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. 

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

We are sorry to inform you that we do not have paints which provide a cooling effect. 

We don't manufacture any paint that can be used as Projector Screen. However, one can use Exterior Paints like Apex (White), Apex Ultima (White) after smoothening the exterior surface with exterior putty (Asian Wall Putty) to be used as a Projector Screen. 

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. 

The primary difference between Royale Lustre and Royale Luxury Emulsion/Apcolite Emulsion is that Royale Lustre helps in the development of Daana Pattern. This is basically due to the difference in viscosity of the product compared to other emulsions and Lustre finish always has a slightly higher sheen level than any other emulsion. Lustre finish can also be used as a flat finish without Daana Pattern, where it will look and perform like Royale Emulsion but with slightly higher sheen. Royale Lustre would primarily be used for bringing out the Daana Pattern on the walls which is not possible with a regular Emulsion. Also the surface preparation for Royale Lustre for Daana Pattern is different where Primer + Putty + Asthar (1 part enamel and 1 part solvent primer) is used for base preperation and then the top coat of Royale Lustre is applied without dilution with a long nap roller to bring out the Daana Pattern. In case you would want to compare different emulsions, please use the comparison application on our website: www.asianpaints.com. 

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. 

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). 

Teflon is a high-performance range of quality engineering additives, which give special and superior properties, such as: 1) Easy clean 2) Non Stick and Repellent Surface & 3) High Durability 

The wordmark has become more compact. It is not stretched horizontally as earlier. The 3 dots on Royale have been shifted from ‘y’ to ‘o’ to make it look more premium.