Painting your home is an exciting step—but making the wrong paint choices can lead to damp patches, peeling walls, wasted money, and faded beauty.
Whether you are refreshing a living room or painting a brand-new home, Easy Build has created a clear guide to help Indian homeowners make smart, budget-conscious paint choices for every surface.
Step 1: Always Start with a Primer
A primer is not optional—it seals the wall, evens out surface porosity, blocks stains, and helps the paint bond.
Types of Primer:
- Interior primer (₹150–₹250/litre): Use on new walls or repaired patches
- Exterior primer (₹180–₹300/litre): Needed for walls exposed to sun, dust, and rain
- Anti-fungal primer (₹220–₹350/litre): Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens, basements, or coastal homes
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Primer improves paint life by 2–3 years. Never skip it—even if using premium paint.
Step 2: Select the Right Paint by Room
Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room
- Paint Type: Acrylic Emulsion
- Finish: Matte (for low light) or Satin/Eggshell (for washable surfaces)
- Brands:
- Asian Paints Royale – ₹450–₹600/litre
- Berger Silk Breathe Easy – ₹400–₹520/litre
- Shalimar Signature Emulsion – ₹280–₹360/litre
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Use matte or eggshell in low-traffic bedrooms. Choose satin if you have kids or pets.
Kitchen Walls
- Paint Type: Stain-resistant, washable emulsion
- Finish: Satin or Semi-gloss
- Best Brands:
- Dulux Kitchen Master – ₹420/litre
- Berger Easy Clean – ₹350/litre
- Shalimar Stay Clean – ₹280/litre
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Kitchens need oil-resistant paints. Clean grease easily with washable emulsions.
Bathrooms
- Paint Type: Moisture and fungal-resistant emulsion
- Finish: Semi-gloss
- Brands:
- Asian Paints Royale Health Shield – ₹500/litre
- Nerolac Excel Total – ₹400/litre
- Shalimar Damp Guard – ₹300/litre
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Use moisture-lock primer + semi-gloss paint to stop bubbling and wall damage.
Exterior Walls
- Paint Type: Acrylic exterior emulsion, weatherproof
- Finish: Satin or Soft Sheen
- Brands:
- Asian Paints Apex Ultima – ₹360–₹500/litre
- Berger WeatherCoat Long Life – ₹350–₹450/litre
- Shalimar Weather Pro – ₹250–₹320/litre
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Choose paints with dust-proof and anti-UV technology for Indian cities and coastal zones.
Floors (Garage, Terrace, Balcony)
- Paint Type: Epoxy or PU-based Floor Paint
- Finish: Gloss or Satin
- Brands:
- Indigo Floor Coat – ₹300–₹400/litre
- Nerolac PU Paint – ₹320–₹450/litre
- Shalimar Industrial Floor Coat – ₹280–₹350/litre
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Use non-slip epoxy paint in garages or driveways. Avoid using wall paint on floors!
Roof Coating
- Paint Type: Heat-reflective or waterproof coating
- Brands:
- Berger Heat Reflect – ₹420/litre
- Indigo Cool Roof – ₹350/litre
- Shalimar Cool Roof Coat – ₹300/litre
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Cool roof paints lower room temperature by 3–5°C—perfect for Indian summers.
Ceilings
- Paint Type: White flat emulsion
- Finish: Matte
- Popular Options:
- Asian Paints Tractor Emulsion – ₹140/litre
- Shalimar Super Cover Ceiling White – ₹130/litre
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Always paint ceilings white or off-white to reflect light and make rooms feel spacious.
Step 3: Understand Sheen Levels
Sheen Type | Room Use | Easy Build Suggestion |
Matte | Bedrooms, ceilings | Hides wall flaws; not ideal for scrubbing |
Eggshell | Living, dining, guest rooms | Subtle sheen; lightly washable |
Satin | Hallways, kitchens, kids’ rooms | Durable & easy to clean |
Semi-gloss | Bathrooms, kitchens, doors | Moisture-resistant, highlights imperfections |
Gloss | Grills, doors, furniture | High durability; bold reflective finish |
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Higher the gloss, more durable—but also more wall flaws will show!
Colour Trends for 2025
- Living Room: Warm greys, sage green, beige
- Bedrooms: Lavender, dusty pink, soft blue
- Kitchens: Olive, mint green, cream
- Bathrooms: Light aqua, mist grey
- Exteriors: Taupe, stone, cool white
- Ceilings: Always white or ivory for space & light
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Always test 2–3 swatches on the wall in both day and evening light before buying.
Best Paint Brands in India (2025)
Brand | Best For | Price Range (₹/litre) |
Asian Paints | Premium interiors/exteriors | ₹140 – ₹600 |
Nerolac | Eco-friendly, durable | ₹120 – ₹500 |
Berger | Budget & performance | ₹130 – ₹500 |
Dulux | Special kitchen/bathroom range | ₹300 – ₹500 |
Shalimar | Value + strength | ₹110 – ₹380 |
Indigo | Floors, roof, innovation | ₹280 – ₹420 |
🔷 Easy Build Tip: All brands offer demo booklets and small testers—request these from Easy Build Experiance Center.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Skipping primer → Paint bubbles, flakes faster
🚫 Using same paint everywhere → Mold in bathrooms, stains in kitchen
🚫 Buying from local unauthorized shops → Risk of duplicate or expired paint
🚫 Ignoring sheen → Shows wall cracks, stains harder to remove
🚫 Choosing dark colours in small rooms → Feels smaller, gloomy
🔷 Easy Build Tip: Always ask for invoice and batch number. Paint is an investment—don't risk your home with fake products.
Easy Build Paint Checklist
✅ Primer suitable to surface
✅ Room-specific paint selected
✅ Finish chosen based on use
✅ Trusted brand purchased
✅ Colours tested with wall swatches
✅ Bought from authorized or Easy Build seller
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Blog Authored by Amrendra Singh on behalf of Easy Build