3 Common Painting Mistakes to Avoid While Painting Your Home

Home painting requires careful preparation and technique. Even with high-end paints like Asian Paints Royale, minor shortcuts can ruin the final sheen and durability. Here are 3 crucial mistakes you must avoid.

1. Skipping the Primer Coat on Porous or Fresh Plaster

Many homeowners attempt to save money by applying paint directly onto putty or bare cement. Without a quality primer (like Asian Paints Decoprime or Royale Wall Base), the wall absorbs moisture unevenly, resulting in patchy color, dull sheen, and excessive paint consumption. Always apply 1 to 2 coats of primer before the topcoat.

2. Painting Over Damp or Efflorescence-Laden Walls

Applying paint over trapped moisture creates blisters, peeling flakes, and white chalky powder (efflorescence). Always conduct a digital moisture check and treat dampness with Asian Paints SmartCare Damp Block before painting.

3. Uneven or Insufficient Sanding Between Coats

Smoothness is achieved during surface preparation, not through thick paint coats. Sanding the putty with 180-grit paper and gentle sanding with 320-grit between primer and paint coats ensures a silky, flawless mirror finish.