Question 1

What exactly is Birla White Excel Putty?

Accepted Answer

Birla White Excel Putty is a premium quality base coat that helps cover the porosity of highly absorptive cement substrates. It offers ultimate whiteness to your walls in order to enhance the performance of topcoat emulsions, and also gives your walls a marble-like finish.

Question 2

How is Birla White Excel Putty superior to Regular Putty?

Accepted Answer

While regular putty does provide a base coat, Birla White Excel Putty gives an increased coverage, a higher whiteness, and a premium finish. Additionally, it is pre-wetting-free property, which is first-of-its-kind in any white cement-based putty.

Question 3

Is there any difference in the application of Birla White Excel Putty as compared to regular putty?

Accepted Answer

While the application process is same for both the products, regular putty needs pre-wetting while Birla White Excel Putty doesn’t. Application of primer before paint is not required in case of Excel Putty.

Question 4

What is the value of whiteness of Birla White Excel Putty?

Accepted Answer

Whiteness of Birla White Excel Putty is measured (IS 8042) on a Hunter whiteness scale (HW) by comparing the reflectance with a standard reference material. Birla White Excel Putty scores a +94.5% on HW against regular putty’s +93% on HW.

Question 5

Is there any need for pre-wetting or curing before applying Birla White Excel Putty?

Accepted Answer

No. Birla White Excel Putty requires neither pre-wetting nor curing. In fact, due to its unique formulation, it also helps you save water.

Question 6

Can Birla White Excel Putty be tinted in desired shades?

Accepted Answer

Birla White Excel Putty is a premium quality base coat, so it cannot be tinted in desired shades. However, a topcoat used on this base coat can be tinted in desired shades.

Question 7

What is the per square meter coverage of Birla White Excel Putty and what is the additional gain?

Accepted Answer

It covers 1.86-2.04 square meter/kg in one coat against ideal coverage of regular putty, which is 1.67 square meter/kg in one coat.

Question 8

Can Birla White Excel Putty be used as a final finish?

Accepted Answer

Birla White Excel Putty cannot be used as final finish. We recommend you apply 2-3 coats of good quality emulsion paint as topcoat.

Question 9

What pack sizes is Birla White Excel Putty available in?

Accepted Answer

At present, Birla White Excel Putty is available in 1 kg, 5 kgs, 20 kgs and 40 kgs pack sizes.

Question 10

What is the expiry date of Birla White Excel Putty?

Accepted Answer

While there isn’t an expiry date as such, it is recommended to use Birla White Excel Putty within 12 months from its manufacturing date.

Question 11

Can Birla White Excel Putty be applied during rainy season?

Accepted Answer

Birla White Excel Putty has its own drying time, which the rains may prolong. This can interfere with your process and may not give you the results you’re looking for. So, we do not recommend this product to be applied on interior or exterior walls during rainy season.

Question 12

What should I keep in mind when applying Birla White Excel Putty?

Accepted Answer

While applying Birla White Excel Putty, you have to first ensure that the wall surface is free of loosely adhered particles and dirt. Make sure you stir well before use and wear safety goggles & suitable nose masks to protect yourself from dust inhalation. In case of contact with eyes, we recommend you rinse immediately and seek medical advice. Finally, this product should be stored in a cool, dry place and must be kept out of the reach of children.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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.

Question 15

Can Birla White Excel Putty 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 Excel Putty 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. You can check out our product catalogue on IndiaMart.

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