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Perfect walls are built, not just painted.
Before your favourite colour can shine, the surface beneath must be smooth, sealed, and strong. That is why professional painters always say, the secret to lasting beauty lies in what is beneath the paint. The perfect wall is not achieved by colour alone but by a carefully layered foundation of primer, putty, and a final coat of primer that prepares the surface for paint.
Together, putty and primer layers create a flawless base that ensures your walls stay vibrant and crack-free for years.
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Before diving into the step, let’s understand - What Does Primer Do for Painting? A primer for painting acts like a bridge between the walls and the paint. It seals porous surfaces, ensures better paint grip, and prevents the wall from absorbing too much paint. It also gives a smoother and more uniform finish. So, wall preparation is not a single-step task. It is a sequence that builds durability and finish, layer by layer. The right process for interior surfaces usually follows four key steps:
Each layer plays a specific role and skipping even one can impact how the paint looks and lasts.
The first coat of Birla White PrimaCoat Primer acts as a preparatory layer before applying wall putty. It penetrates the surface, binds loose particles, and reduces the wall’s porosity. This helps the putty spread evenly and adhere better.
Mixed with water in a 1:1 ratio, PrimaCoat Primer can be applied easily with a brush or roller. Once applied, it should be allowed to dry for 3-4 hours. This layer ensures that the surface is stable, clean, and ready for smooth application of wall putty.
Once the primer has dried, the surface is ready for Birla White Wall Putty. This step fills cracks, covers minor undulations, and creates a smooth and even surface for painting. For the best results, apply two coats of wall putty, allowing each to dry for 10-12 hours before sanding with fine emery paper.
This process ensures a perfectly leveled wall that feels silky smooth to the touch. Putty strengthens the surface and makes the wall resistant to flaking and peeling, which are common issues on unprepared walls.
After the putty has dried and been sanded, a second coat of Birla White PrimaCoat Primer is applied. This layer plays a dual role. If you are wondering - Is primer necessary after wall putty? The answer is yes as it seals the porous putty surface and creates a uniform base for the paint to grip onto.
Allow the primer to dry for 3-4 hours. If needed, lightly sand with emery paper No. 320 before applying the topcoat. This step is critical. Without this second coat of primer, the paint can soak unevenly into the putty, leading to patchy colour and poor durability.
With the wall now smooth, sealed, and ready, the final paint coat brings the desired colour and personality to life. Due to the solid foundation beneath, the paint appears more vibrant and lasts much longer. It will resist dampness, discolouration, and peeling.
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Many homeowners mistakenly assume that primer is needed only after putty. But in reality, applying primer before and after ensures complete protection and performance.
Together, they form a protective layer that locks in smoothness and prevents moisture from seeping in. This is a key reason your walls continue to look new long after painting.
While “paint and primer in one” can save time, it does not replace the layered protection that a separate putty and primer combination provides. A dedicated primer for painting ensures deeper penetration, better bonding, and a longer-lasting finish. This is something 2-in-1 paints often cannot achieve on imperfect walls.
When it comes to choosing a primer, not all are created equal. Birla White PrimaCoat Interior Primer is powered by white cement technology and hence, bonds seamlessly with wall putty, especially cement-based ones. It offers:
This makes it the perfect partner for Birla White Wall Putty. The putty and primer combo ensures your walls have both beauty and resilience. A lasting finish is not achieved by colour alone. It is built through careful preparation. So, before you pick your paint, remember: strong walls begin with the right foundation. Birla White PrimaCoat Primer promises walls that shine brighter, stay smoother, and stand the test of time. For more information, visit www.birlawhite.com.
