Surfaces that are yet to receive any paint,need to be priemd first. Primer creates the foundation for receiving further coats of putty and paint, ensuring improved paint adhesion and durability of paint layer. Tools Used : Roller, Brush

Putty is a white-cement based compound,applied on dry walls and ceiling. Putty smoothens the surface and makes in ready to receive paint. Liberal coats of Putty, to be applied on to the primed surface. At least 2 to 3 coats of Putty would prove beneficial. Tools Used : Putty Knife

Another coat of primer to be applied over putty to prevent patchy appearance after final coat of paint. "It is always advisable to use primer, as it increases durability(life) of paint. Priming can never be skipped, when using paints with higher sheen(gloss)." Before priming over puttied surface,it needs to be sanded using grit to remove any dust.After priming,the surface has to dry naturally for a day, before painting over. Tools Used : Roller , Brush

"Paints produce that final finish and colour of the surface. Before deciding on the product, end requirements in term sof functionality and appearance, must be considered. On freshly cured surfaces, we recommend 3 coats will be applied to achieve the required finish, colour and a durable, consistent layer. Paints that produce a highly smooth finish, may require an additional coat also. Ceiling to be painted first, and then the walls. Surface needs to dry naturally after every coat.Water based paints like Emulsions that are used on walls and ceiling surfaces, dry fast (in 3 - 4 hours). Tools Used : Roller , Brush

Emulsions: Paint for Interiors

Paints used for interior painting of walls and ceiling are known as Emulsions. They are echnically water-based paints, wherein all the incredients and resins are dissolved in water, the solvent. Being water based, emulsions have distinctive advantage of very less to no odour and quick drying time, thus making them popular choice for interiors. Emulsions produce superior performance in terms of finish, durability and washability than Distempers and any other oil based paint.

Varied Finishes	Advanced Properties	Range of Colours	Quick Drying time	Value for Money
Matte to smooth Silky	Washability, Anti-Fungal,	1500+ shades	3-4 hours
Touch	Anti-Fade

“Plastic Paints” is yet another commonly used term to represent paints for interiors. These are synonymous to Emulsions that offer smooth finishes or in simple words “Washable Paints”.

Emulsions come in variety of finishes and features. Before actually, zeroing in on the paint to be used for the interiors of home or office or any such space, following factors are to be considered,

What’s in a sheen?

Sheen Levels and Touch or Feel of the surface define the appearance and finish of any painted surface and create visual interest. It can be visualized as how shiny the painted surface is. As a thumb rule, as the shine on the surface increases, so does the washability and durability and eventually the price.

Emulsions for interiors can be classified into three major sheen levels: