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Here at Astral , we are known for making products people can rely on, and nowhere is that clearer than in our paints. When we moved into the category we started with emulsion, and these days the term is almost shorthand for wall paint itself. Walk into any store and you will be hard pressed to pick up a tin that does not say ‘emulsion paint’ somewhere on the label. But what actually separates one tin from the next? This guide walks you through it: what emulsion paint really is, how the interior and exterior versions differ, what those sheen levels on the tin mean, and where our own range — Elita, Esteema, Styla, Extura and Raga — fits in. We have written it with two readers in mind: the homeowner repainting a single room, and the builder, architect or contractor specifying paint across dozens of units. What is emulsion paint? In plain terms, emulsion is a water-based paint. Fine colour pigment and a binder — usually an acrylic or vinyl resin — are carried in water, along ...

Every monsoon, the same problem creeps back into countless Indian walls: damp patches, peeling paint, blistering and that tell-tale musty smell. Waterproofing chemicals are how you stop it before it starts. These are specialised coatings and treatments — for roofs, exterior walls, bathrooms and other damp-prone surfaces — that block water from getting into the structure in the first place. Left unchecked, dampness does more than spoil paint: it feeds mould and mildew that aggravate allergies and breathing, and it slowly eats into plaster, weakens structure and rots the wood and steel inside. In this guide we explain where dampness comes from, why painting over it never works, the waterproofing products in our range, and how the job is done. It is written for homeowners protecting their home, with notes for the builders and project teams who specify waterproofing on site. Why painting over damp never works It is tempting to roll a fresh coat over a damp patch and forget ab...

  A well-designed space is more than furniture and décor. It begins with a finish that sets the tone. That’s where Astral Paints’ Esteema Premium Emulsion comes in. To Know More: https://astralpaints.com/

  A brushstroke in the right place can do more than add colour. It can shape the mood and personality of a space. Paint the one that feels like you. To Know More: https://astralpaints.com/

If you are planning your first home painting project, the process can feel like a bit of a black box — what actually happens between a bare wall and a beautifully finished one? The good news is that a good job follows the same clear sequence every time, whatever paint you choose. Once you know the steps, it becomes easy to plan the work, to do it well, and to tell whether a painter is cutting corners. Below we walk through that sequence step by step, then run through the products you need at each stage and how to spot a finish that will last. It is written for the homeowner taking this on for the first time, with notes along the way for contractors and project teams. The home painting process, step by step Whether a painter is doing the work or you are rolling up your sleeves, every home painting job follows the same sequence. Skipping the early steps is the most common reason a finish disappoints. Inspect and plan. Measure the area, check whether the wall is new or ...

Ask any painter what separates a finish that still looks fresh after years from one that flakes within a season, and many will give you the same one-word answer: primer. A primer for walls is the preparatory coat that goes on after putty and before your topcoat, and skipping it is the single most common reason a good paint job lets you down early. It is the quiet, hidden layer that does a lot of the hard work. In this guide we explain what a primer actually does, when you truly need one, how to pick the right primer for your surface, and how to apply it well. It is written for the homeowner taking on a first paint job, with notes for the contractors and project teams who specify primer at scale. What a primer actually does A fresh wall is thirstier and more uneven than it looks. Bare plaster and new putty soak up liquid unevenly, and that is a problem: pour your topcoat straight onto it and the colour goes patchy, coverage drops and the finish struggles to grip. A primer ...

Stand in the paint aisle for five minutes and the question almost asks itself: which one is actually the best paint for walls ? The honest answer is that there is no single winner. The right choice depends on where the wall is, how hard it has to work, the weather it faces and the budget you are working to. Get those four things straight and the decision more or less makes itself. In this guide we will walk you through the factors that really matter, give you a quick tour of the main paint types, and point you to the right product in our range — whether you are a homeowner refreshing a single room or a contractor planning a whole home painting project. Getting this right is worth the few minutes it takes, because the wrong paint shows up fast: in patchy coverage, early fading, or a wall you find yourself repainting a year too soon. If you also want the science of how these paints are made, our companion guide on emulsion paint covers that side in detail. Start with the wall, n...