FAQS

Why should I paint my home?

Wall surfaces chip and crack. Different paints have distinctive, specific properties that prevent, or delay destruction to the surface. The paint forms a protective layer around the substrate, keeping it safe from damage.

How frequently should I paint my home?

About once every 3 years is recommended for interiors and once every 3 to 7 years for exteriors. Dolo silk interior emulsion has a life of 3 years while Dolo Premium Interior emulsion lasts up to 5 years. Interior paints, when maintained well, can last for up to 7 years. Dolo Grace Exterior Emulsion has a life of 2 years while Dolo Luxury weather proof Exterior emulsion lasts up to 4 years

What is the right time to start painting?

Interiors can be painted at any time, provided adequate ventilation is available to expedite drying as also dissipating odours. Exteriors should not be painted during monsoon, and in extreme temperatures.

How long does a painting exercise take?

Time taken in painting exercises is a function of area to be painted, number of painters and type of paint used. Two painters can paint the interiors of a standard 2- BHK flat in around 5-7 days.

From where can I buy the selected paint?

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Do i need to prime every time I freshen my walls with another coat of latex paint?

No. Primers are not always needed when repainting. If you are repainting a similar colour, you can lightly scuff-sand the walls to remove any gloss and then clean the surface. Once that is completed, you can simply repaint over the existing latex coating. More than one coat may be needed for uniformity. Please note that switching sheens or drastic colour changes may require a primer to minimize the amount of topcoats used. To ensure complete coverage, consider using a paint and primer in one product.

Why is my paint not covering after one coat has been applied?

There are several reasons why paint may not cover in one coat. Some of the reasons could include drastic colour changes i.e. light colours to dark colours or even dark colours to light colours, thinning the product, stretching the product near or beyond its coverage rate, or using the improper roller cover. To ensure complete coverage, consider using a paint and primer in one product.

How should I paint the exterior walls?

Surface Preparation: – Ensure that the surface to be painted is thoroughly clean, dry and free from all loose dirt, chalk, grease, fungi, algae or moss needs to be removed thoroughly by vigorous wire brushing & cleaning with water. Freshly plastered surfaces must be cured completely. Putty: – Surface imperfections like holes, dents and cracks are to be filled with Solo Acrylic Wall Putty. Primer: – Apply one coat of Dolo Exterior Wall Primer by thinning with water in the ratio of 1:1 by volume. Allow primer to dry for at least 4-5 hours. Top coat: – Apply 2 – 3 coats of any Dolo Exterior Emulsion suitably thinned with water .Keep an interval of 4- 6 hours in between two coats.

How should I paint the Interior Walls?

Surface Preparation: – In case of fresh plaster, after application of a coat of lime – wash; allow it to mature for a period of at least six months, to ensure proper drying of surface. Sand the surface with emery paper no.180 to remove loose particles, paint, dust, cracked & flaked paint and wipe clean. First Primer Coat: – Apply a coat of Dolo Interior Wall Primer and allow drying for 6-8 hours.
Putty: – Smoothen the surface by filling dents with a thin coat of Solo Acrylic Wall Putty and allow drying for 4-6 hours .Sand the surface with emery paper no.180 and wipe clean. Second Primer Coat: – Apply another coat of Dolo Interior Wall Primer and allowing drying for 6-8 hours .Sand the surface with emery paper no.320 and wipe clean. Top coat: Apply 2 – 3 coats of any Dolo Interior Emulsion / Distempers suitably thinned with water .Keep an interval of 4- 6 hours in between two coats.

My wall has a lime (chuna cement) surface. What type of paint can I apply?

It is not recommended to apply paint on to a chuna or lime surface as, at a later stage, it will lead to chalking or peeling of the paint from the surface. Solo paint suggests that lime surfaces be scraped off completely. After this, one coat of Dolo Interior Primer can be applied, followed by 2-3 coats of Dolo Interior emulsion paint. If the lime or chuna surface is an exterior surface, after scraping the surface, apply one coat of Dolo Exterior Primer, subsequently followed by 2-3 coats of Dolo exterior emulsion paint.

Is it ok to use a latex exterior paint inside the house?

Use caution in using exterior latex paint indoors because exterior paints may have more odor than you want. They may dry more slowly, and be softer than you want. The flow-out of brush marks may not be as good as you would get with an interior paint. Check the product label and directions carefully, in case a product's directions state that it should not be used indoors.