• Ensure that the surface is clean and free from dampness, dirt and other contamination. 
• Sand the surface using #180 sandpaper and clean thoroughly. Ensure that no loose particles are sticking to the wall. 
• For areas severely affected by algae and fungi, ensure that the surface is completely cleaned before initiating the painting process. 
• Freshly plastered surfaces must be allowed to cure completely. The coating process can be started after a minimum period of 30 days. 

For Interior Walls: 

• Ensure that fresh walls are coated with one or two coats of white cement 
• Apply 2 coats of Altura Wall Primer with an interval of 4 – 5 hrs between subsequent coats 
• Undulations in the wall can be levelled using any good-quality acrylic putty or cement-based putty. 
• Sanding of the first and second coat of Altura Wall Primer can be done using #320 sandpaper. 
• Topcoat can be applied after an interval of 4 – 5 hrs of the second coat of Altura Wall Primer. 

For Exterior Walls: 

• Ensure that fresh walls are coated with one or two coats of white cement 
• Apply 1 to 2 coats of Altura Wall Primer with an interval of 4 – 5 hrs between subsequent coats. 
• Sanding of the first and second of Altura Wall Primer can be done using #320 sandpaper. 
• Topcoat can be applied after an interval of 4 – 5 hrs of the second coat of Altura Wall Primer. 

Stir well before thinning the Paint

Mix 35 – 40% of potable water