Guidance towards Painting
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Paints form an integral part of any building construction. Not only do
they reflect the aesthetic sense of the inhabitants, they also attribute the
powers of protection and durability to the walls hiding behind them. Without
getting into the science of painting technology, let us approach house painting
with a common man's perspective.
It is suffice to know that paints are broadly classified into two
categories: water based and oil based. We shall deal with the types of paints,
their classification and proper application procedures. The entire painting
process can be divided into three stages: pre-painting stage; surface
preparation; and paint application.
Interior wall painting
Selection of a painting scheme either as an interior décor or as an
external facade depends upon the spaces you are dealing with. Each space has
its own requirement and a function. There are four categories of interior wall
paints: Distemper regular, Distemper acrylic, Emulsion regular or matt, and
Emulsion silk. These are in the ascending order of price and quality. One can
choose depending on the affordability factor.
Emulsion paints dry quickly and are washable, stain resistant and
durable. They give smoother finish. Distempers are available in dry and
oil-bound varieties. They are more popular for lower budget schemes. Oil paints
take longer time to dry. Wooden and other metal surfaces are not treated with
wall paints. Normally these are treated with Enamel paints. Polishing of wooden
surfaces and high-end metallic finishes are not dealt with in this article.
Stage 1
Before starting the painting work, do the following:
- Check surface for ingress of dampness or
water, including seepage.
- Arrest the water problem.
- Properly pack gaps between walls and beam
joints.
- Ensure proper curing of masonry walls before
taking up the plastering work.
- Ensure proper curing of plastered surface.
- Use water-proofing admixture while plastering
of walls falling under high moisture zone.
- Remove loose patch of plaster if any and
re-plaster with care. Plastering layer after drying should not sound
hollow when tapped.
- Ensure walls are fully dry before taking up
any painting work.
Stage 2
- Ensure surface is dry and ready to receive the
treatment.
- In some parts of India, lime rendering is used
as a part of internal plastering. Good quality lime must be used. Thick
lime layer will lead to flaking of paint and hence to be avoided.
- Brush the surface and remove all loose
particles.
- Sandpaper the surface to ensure that the
surface is dry and free from dust, dirt or grease.
- In case of repainting, the previous coatings
must be thoroughly scraped off.
- Fill the cracks using suitable crack filler.
- Fungus-affected areas need to be given a
separate treatment. Make a 5-10 per cent solution of bleach powder in
water and apply on affected areas with brush or sponge. Wash the walls
with clean water after an interval of 8-10 hours. Allow the surface to dry
sufficiently.
Stage 3
- Select proper type of wall primer compatible
with the type of paint you chose. This is normally mentioned by the
manufacturer. Repeat the process if required.
- Apply proper putty and level the surface for
undulations. White cement-based wall putty is preferred to Plaster of
Paris (PoP) putty. PoP is highly hygroscopic and reacts with water.
- In case of major undulations on the wall
surface, PoP can be used and then the above procedure adopted.
- Allow the primer layer to dry at least for 10
to 12 hours. If the primer coating after drying does not appear uniform,
an additional coating is recommended.
- Use second layer of putty after primer if the
surface is not found uniform and repeat the primer layer as above.
- Allow the wall surface to completely dry, then
clean and apply two or three coats of the paint that you have selected.
Ensure the surface is dry between two coats of paint.
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