Question 1

What is Birla White Cement wash?

Accepted Answer

Birla White Cement wash is a durable application of white cement to coat the newly plastered internal and external surfaces.

Question 2

What are the main advantages of Birla White Cement wash?

Accepted Answer

Birla White Cement wash fills up the hairline cracks, which often occur on cement and plaster surfaces. This reduces the water seepage in the structure while also acting as an undercoat for the subsequent paint and primer coats. One of the best white cement uses is that it prevents the absorption of paint by the base while also ensuring a higher coverage. Birla White Cement wash forms a film on the base that gives you that durability factor, ensuring that the paint doesn’t flake or peel later. This, in turn, also gives a better shine to the wall.

Question 3

Does Birla White Cement wash require any water curing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Birla White Cement wash requires curing for at least 2 to 3 days after application.

Question 4

How many coats of Birla White Cement wash need to be applied?

Accepted Answer

About 2 to 3 coats of Birla White Cement wash are enough to get a smooth finish. But if it is used as an undercoat, a single coat is sufficient.

Question 5

What kind of surface preparation is required for Birla White Cement application?

Accepted Answer

The base surface should first and foremost be free of dust, grease, laitance, etc. Before the application of Birla White Cement wash, the surface should be pre-wetted. This step is important so as to avoid adhesion loss and the dusting of cement wash.

Question 6

Can we apply Birla White Cement wash over existing painted walls?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, it is not recommended. But if you do have to apply it on any painted surface, make sure you prepare your surface thoroughly. This shall enable the cement coat to have strong bond with the base substrate.

Question 7

What is the shelf life of Birla White Cement wash?

Accepted Answer

Birla White Cement wash will typically last for about 2 to 3 years if no topcoat paint is applied. In case of a topcoat application, it lasts longer.

Question 8

What coverage does Birla White Cement wash give?

Accepted Answer

The coverage depends upon the nature of substrate. If the substrate is porous, it will be less, and vice versa. Usually, 1 kg of Birla White Cement will give 2.32 square meter to 2.79 square meter per two coats on a normal substrate.

Question 9

What is the difference between cement paint and cement wash?

Accepted Answer

Cement paint is a paint made by mixing white cement, fillers, additives, extenders, and pigments to get the desired shade. Cement wash, on the other hand, is just a coating done with pure white cement slurry and no additives; it’s available only in white colour.

Question 10

Does Birla White Cement meet the requirements of GreenPro standard and qualify for GreenPro Certification?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Birla White Cement meets the requirements of GreenPro standard and also qualifies for GreenPro certification.

Question 11

Can Birla White Cement be purchased online via website and will they be delivered at home?

Accepted Answer

There is no option of online payment currently. Also, we do not deliver any of our products directly as of now. They are retailed via our stockist network only. However, the application of Birla White Cement requires a trained contractor. We, therefore, recommend that you purchase the product from our authorised retailer/stockist who would also help you get in touch with a trained skilled contractor.

Question 12

What kind of technical support does the company offer to its customers?

Accepted Answer

Birla White has a team of trained and committed civil engineers PAN India for CASC backing (Customer Application Support Cell). These civil engineers offer on-site technical support and on-site sampling. They also train surface finishing applicators with specialized training and modern tools that enable them to build expertise and become specialist Birla White applicators

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