2. INTRODUCTIONTOCEMENTPAINTS
• Cement paints are covered under powder paints which are
used for exterior cemented walls, all types of masonry
surfaces like Bungalows, Multistoried buildings, Bridges,
Dams,Houses, Buildings of General Public, etc. and can also
be used for Interior as well as exterior masonry cemented
surfaces.
3. HOWISITMADE?
Process of Manufacturing:
Formulations Cement Paint is a mixture of portland or white cement and
lime with additions of mineral extenders, accelerator and water repellant
substances. A typical formulation is as follows :
White / portland cement 50-60%
Calcite /Titanium Dioxide 10-15%
Calcium Chloride 2 - 5%
China Clay 10%
4. PRECAUTIONSTOBEKEPTINMIND
WHILEAPPLYINGTHEPAINT
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Water to be added just before
use.
Necessary to mix the paint
from time to time while using it.
Cement paints are mainly used
over the plastered surfaces.
Water to be sprikled time to
time while setting paint
Do not apply cement paint on
surfaces which are already
treated with whitewash, color
wash and dry distemper unless
the surface is thoroughly
scraped and cleaned properly.
5. APPLYINGCEMENTPAINT
Preparing the surface
Clean the surface
The surface must be cleaned of mortar droppings, dirt, dust,
greaseand other foreign matters such as growth of molds, algae, moss
bybrushing and washing.
Efflorescence deposits must be cleaned also.
Repair the patches
Patches on painting area must be repaired by plastering followed by
application of a coat of waterproofing cement paint on patches after
wetting
the surface completely.
Clean existing paint/whitewash
Clean old/existing surface, previously treated with whitewash and color
wash thoroughly by scrapping all whitewash, color wash when water
proofing cements paint is required to apply on existing surfaces.
6. Do mixing thoroughly
Step1: Mix cement paint and water
in proper ratio
Take 2 parts of cement paint and one
part of water and stir thoroughly.
Take care to add cement paint
gradually to the water and not vice
versa.
Step 2: Add remaining water
Add remaining one part of water to the
mixture
Step 3: Shake the solution
Stir the solution thoroughly to obtain
uniform finish.
7. Apply first coat of cement paint
Apply the solution
Apply prepared solution with brushes or spray machine after cleaning
and wetting cement or concrete surface. hake the solution during
application and use it within one hour after mixing otherwise it would
be thicken and affect the finish.
Getting good finish
Take care that the thickness of paint is uniform. Brush out the laps
well and dampen the surface after days work.
Apply second coat of cement paint
After the first coat is set at least for 24 hours, apply second coat by
repeating application process of the first coat.
Do proper curing
Since hardening of paint film depends on the availability of moisture
for chemical reaction with cement, the water should be sprinkled on
painted surface at least for two days.
8. USESOFCEMENTPAINT
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• Cement paint gives very good protection
to all kinds of masonry surfaces from
Ultraviolet rays present in sunrays
It gives very good protection from severe
climatic conditions like rain, heat, water,
humidity, salt atmosphere near sea-
shores, to all types of cemented walls,
surfaces.
It prevents growth of fungus and bacteria
on masonry surfaces.
It gives very good colour and pleasing
appearance to all types of masonry
surfaces.
Cements paint hides out various surface
irregularities, hair lining,roughness etc.
thereby giving smooth and pleasing
appearance to all cemented masonry
surfaces where it is applied.
Devor house, Canada
10. BENEFITS
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Economical
Better performance for outdoor protection and
decoration.
Available in various colors and can match up
with any shade.
Has matt finish, an inexpensive way to cover
large areas such as cellars and garages.
No chance of drying it up since its available in
powder form which is mixed into water before
application.
LIMITATIONS
• Not durable in comparison to Acrylic Paints (lasts upto 2-3
years).
• Colour fades away easily giving a displeasing look.
11. DEALERSOFCEMENTPAINTINDELHI
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M/s. Devi Dayal and Co. Lal Kuan,Delhi-
110006.
6. M/s. Bhagsons Paint Industries 18, D.L.F,
Industrial Area,Najafgarh Road, New Delhi-
110001.
Mehta Paints, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi -
110029
