How to Prepare New Plaster for Painting
SURFACE PREPPaint fails on new plaster for one reason: the wall was not ready. Here is the full curing, cleaning and priming sequence that makes paint last.Updated July 2026•8 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Let new cement plaster cure for 4 to 6 weeks, confirm it is dry
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Exterior vs Interior Primer: What’s the Difference?
PRIMERSThey look identical in the can, but exterior and interior primers are built for opposite jobs. Here is how to pick the right one.Updated July 2026•7 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: An exterior primer is formulated to survive weather: it resists rain, humidity, UV heat and the alkaline
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Add-On Cement Primer: One Primer for Walls and Roof
PRIMERSOne budget-friendly primer for interior walls, exterior walls and the roof. Here is exactly where Add-On fits in your painting plan.Updated July 2026•7 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Add-On is Turbolux's multi-purpose cement primer. It is a water-based undercoat that seals porous cement plaster, evens out absorption and
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Ceiling Paint: Why You Need a Dedicated Ceiling White
CEILINGSWhy leftover wall paint is the wrong answer overhead, and what a real ceiling white does differently.Updated July 2026•7 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: A dedicated ceiling white is formulated with higher opacity, a flatter finish and better sag resistance than wall emulsion. Ceilings are lit by raking
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How Many Coats of Exterior Emulsion Does a Wall Need?
EXTERIOR PAINTINGWhy two coats is the answer, when you need three, and how thinning quietly ruins both.Updated July 2026•7 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: One coat of primer plus two full coats of exterior emulsion is the standard for Kerala homes, and it is what warranties are written
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Do You Really Need a Primer Before Painting?
SURFACE PREPARATIONWhen primer is essential, when you can skip it, and what happens if you get it wrong.Updated July 2026•7 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: Yes on any bare, new, repaired or previously failed surface. Primer seals porous alkaline plaster, blocks the alkali that would otherwise attack your
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Best Interior Emulsion for Kerala Homes
INTERIOR PAINTINGWhat actually matters when you pick an interior emulsion for a humid, high rainfall home.Updated July 2026•7 min read•By The Turbolux Team Short answer: The best interior emulsion for a Kerala home is a water based acrylic emulsion with a smooth low sheen film, good stain release and resistance
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Best Paint for Bathroom Walls and Ceilings (Anti-Damp)
BATHROOM PAINTSteam, splashes and poor airflow make bathrooms the dampest room in the house. Here is how to keep walls and ceilings mould-free.Updated July 2026•6 min read•By The Turbolux TeamShort answer: The best paint for bathroom walls and ceilings is a washable, anti-fungal interior emulsion applied over a damp-proof primer.
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New Home Painting Checklist: From Bare Plaster to Finish
NEW HOMEPainting a brand new house? Follow this step-by-step checklist so your first coat lasts for years, not months.Updated July 2026•8 min read•By The Turbolux TeamShort answer: To paint a new home the right way, let fresh plaster cure for at least 28 days, then work in order: level the
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