Frequently asked questions

The colours you choose will depend on your personal tastes and preferences. Colours are intricately linked with mood, and can elevate or depress your spirits. For rooms that require rest and repose, opt for cooler colours from the blue, green and lavender families. Pastels will work very well in such spaces, while dark colours may be overwhelming and depressing. For rooms that are about energy and vitality, such as living rooms, family rooms or home offices, try warm colours from the red, orange and yellow families. Mild warm shades such as peach and lemon yellow create happy atmospheres. Of course, vibrant colours must be used carefully; try to restrict them to feature walls or décor accents such as furnishings or art. For smaller, darker spaces, use light colours to liven them up and create an illusion of space. Using neutral colours also helps you play off your prized objects.

Try our Colour Visualizer, which allows you to see how your room would look with different finishes. You can also download and use the Colour Scheme Pro mobile app for quick reference.

The Colour Visualizer allows you to play around with complementary and analogous colour schemes. It allows you to see how these combinations will look in your home.

Colour is a phenomenon of light caused by how our eyes detect differing qualities of projected or reflected light. Hue defines pure colour. Tone is a visual property of colour. Tone is softer than the original colour as colour is mixed with white, greys, black.

Asian Paints Berger Royale Play offers a range of decorative finishes (also known as faux finishes) such as Sahara, Safari, Metallic Glaze, and Textile. To get the best effects, work with professional paint technicians who know the right painting methods and tools to achieve each look. Also do realize that each of these finishes is unique as they are hand painted, and will vary.

Overlap marks usually happen when you paint in large sections and it begins to dry before you paint the area next to it. Make sure you paint in smaller sections.

Smooth the wall before applying your chosen top coat or paint system, with Berger Value Stucco.

Brush marks are usually caused by improper paint dilution, worn out brush bristles or poor application techniques. Experienced painters do not face this issue. Check if the issue is caused by one of the reasons mentioned, and get in touch with us if it persists.

Thin paint as recommended by the manufacturer. Both overly thinned or insufficiently thinned paint will not perform as indicated. Some products can be used without thinning, others require varying degrees of thinning. Make sure you use the recommended thinner and ratio at all times.

The recommended tools vary from product to product. Depending on the surface, consistency of finish or type of look required, you will have to use brush, roller or spray as recommended. For more porous substrates roller or brush is ideal. Fully solid floor screeds are laid on with trowels. Whereas for decorative indoor finishes, there are specific tools instrumental to creating the look. Do pick the right tool to ensure the right finish.

Use our paint calculator feature to figure out the amount of paint needed for your project. Usually, one litre yields one coat of a little less than 100 sq.ft of surface area, but this varies significantly depending on the surface finish and type of paint. Rough and textured surfaces will yield less coverage.