what products are available from Asian Paints Causeway?
Asian Paints Causeway offers a range of premium and value-for-money products like interior wall paints, decorative interior texture wall finishes, exterior wall paints, metal finishes, floor finishes, and wood finishes. Details of all these products are available on this website.
how do I view the technical data sheets of your paint products?
The technical data sheet and safety data sheet of each finish are available along with the information for each product. Go to the appropriate product pages to download these.
how can I see what standards Asian Paints Causeway conforms to?
We are committed to creating the best and safest products. Asian Paints Causeway's finishes conform to standards of leading certifications, such as MPI, ASTM, USEPA, and LEED.
can the products be applied during rainy season?
It is quite risky to paint during the rainy season. If you go ahead with the painting and it rains heavily, the paint won't get enough time to dry, leading to several other problems.
how long should one wait before painting in case of a new construction?
- You need to allow a curing period of 45 days for exteriors, and 3-6 months for interiors.
what does curing period mean? why should one follow this process?
- The curing period means the walls should be left bare to ensure that the paint does not react with the chemical present in the cement.
can ink or other stains be washed off?
- Most wall paints made by Asian PaintsCauseway are washable, compared to other brands. Common stains, like pencil marks, can be easily removed. But, it is difficult to remove tough stains. So, try using a mild detergent to clean the stains.
how do the stains on the floor be removed after the painting is over?
- 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.
do any Asian Paints Causeway paint offer protection against termites?
- Yes. If the entire furniture is coated with our wood finish, it is difficult for the termites to attack the surface.
what is acrylic?
- Acrylic basically means water-based products, which have high-density particles that result in an excellent finish on your walls.
what are emulsions?
- Emulsions are acrylic-based paints. They are available for interior wall surfaces as well as exterior wall surfaces.
what is the difference between solvent-based and water-based paints?
- 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.
what are primers and putty?
- 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 a good finish.
what is the role of primer paint?
- Primer paint is a preliminary layer of coating that is applied to the materials before the paint. It ensures that the paint adhesion to the surface is proper, enhances the durability of the 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.
what is the pre-painting procedure for interiors?
- The pre-painting procedure for interiors includes the following steps:
- 1) Check the 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. Look for loose plaster by tapping on the walls.
- 4) Undertake masonry work to fill up all cracks and repair broken plaster.
what should be taken care of while painting?
- 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 a 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 by yourself. Buy readymade paints as far as possible, otherwise, there will be patchy and inconsistent columns in the finish.
what precautions should be taken while painting?
- 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.
can one use kerosene for thinning of paint?
- We do not recommend the use of kerosene for thinning of paint, otherwise, there will be delayed drying and reduction in gloss.
what happens if thick layer of putty is applied?
- If a thick layer of putty is applied, there is a possibility of cracks developing after a period of time.
how quickly does the paint dry?
- The duration of painting depends on the number of rooms you plan to paint and how many painters are working. The drying time for emulsion is a minimum of four hours (though six to eight hours is preferred). Distemper takes six to eight hours, while enamel, primer, lustre, and matt finish require 8 to 10 hours. Wood finishes take two to three hours.
should a newly painted house be vacated for some time?
- Your house will smell a little but it is not necessary to vacate it. Keep the windows open and the smell will disappear faster.
how many coats of paint should be applied?
- Depending on the condition of the walls and the colour of the previous paint, two to three coats should be applied.
how does one check whether curing is done properly or not?
- Use PH paper (between range 8-14). PH of the plastered wall should be less than 12.
what are the main reasons for failure of paint after application on surface?
- The main reasons for paint failure after application are the use of an incorrect applicator and improper treatment of the surface.
what is the relationship between dry film thickness (dft) and wet film thickness (wft)?
- The relationship between dry and wet film thickness depends on the volume of solids in the coating. Solids by volume are normally given as a percentage of the total volume of the paint. DFT = WFT X solids by volume e.g. If the thickness of the wet film is 100 microns and solids by volume is 75% (0.75), the thickness of the dry film will be 75 microns.
on what factors does wet film thickness depend?
- 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.
what problems can a very low dry film thickness lead to?
- Extremely low dry film thickness can lead to:
- 1) Insufficient corrosion protection
- 2)Hiding power problems
- 3) Erosion
- 4) Grinning
- 5) Rust spotting
- 6) Undercutting
what problems can very high dry film thickness lead to?
- Extremely high film thickness causes problems like:
- 1) Extra material costs
- 2) Sagging
- 3) Downward movement of paint soon after application
- 3) Alligatoring
- 4)Cracking
- 5) Mud cracking
- 6)Tackiness
what is the role of primer in paint?
- Primer paint is the preliminary layer of coating that is applied to the materials before painting. It ensures that the paint adhesion to the surface is proper, enhances the durability of the 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.
why are darker shades are more expensive?
- 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.
Tell me about the special effect paint from asian paints.
- 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. It is a water-based special effects finish, which is washable, water-repellent, stain resistant, and very easy to clean.