Putty & Surface Preparation

Putty and surface preparation is the foundation of every great paint job, and at Islamia Paints & Decor we treat this phase with the same importance as the final coat of paint. The reality is that even the most expensive luxury emulsion will look mediocre on a poorly prepared wall, while a budget-friendly paint applied over a perfectly prepped surface can look stunning. Our surface preparation service covers the entire spectrum: initial cleaning to remove dust, grease, and loose material from walls and ceilings; scraping of flaking or peeling old paint; filling of nail holes, screw holes, and minor dents with polymer-modified fillers; crack repair using fibre-mesh reinforced systems for structural and movement cracks; and the application of 2-3 coats of premium wall putty to achieve a smooth, even surface. We use Asian Paints Acrylic Wall Putty, Berger Wall Putty, and Birla Opus Putty — all cement-based or acrylic-based formulations that provide excellent adhesion, filling power, and resistance to cracking. For walls with significant unevenness or undulations, we offer skim coating (a thin layer of levelling compound applied across the entire wall surface) to create a perfectly flat finish that is essential for dark-coloured paints and luxury emulsions where every imperfection would be visible. Our team is experienced in surface preparation for all types of substrates: new cement plaster, re-plastered walls, POP (plaster of Paris) ceilings and walls, gypsum board surfaces, and even textured walls that need to be smoothed before repainting. For homeowners in Kolkata who are investing in interior painting for their apartments in Salt Lake, New Town, EM Bypass, or anywhere else, we strongly recommend not skipping the putty and surface preparation step — it typically adds only 15-20 percent to the overall project cost but can double the visual quality and longevity of the paint finish. Our free site inspection includes a detailed assessment of your wall condition with a transparent cost breakdown for surface preparation, so there are no surprises later.