Painters and contractors
Surface preparation standards that make paint last
Walls
- Scrape loose and flaking paint
- Treat damp and salt first
- Repair cracks and hollow plaster
- Level with putty where needed and sand smooth
- Prime new, repaired or bare areas
Metal
- Remove rust to firm metal
- Clean off grease and dust
- Prime the same day with a suitable metal primer
Wood
- Sand along the grain
- Fill dents and gaps
- Seal or prime as the finish requires
Before the painter starts: a short checklist
- Fix leaks and damp first; paint will not stop water coming through a wall
- Scrape loose and flaking paint; sand glossy patches so the new coat grips
- Fill cracks, then prime repaired spots and any bare plaster
- Use putty only where the wall is uneven, and sand it smooth
- Cover floors and furniture; remove switch plates and fittings
- Note the shade code of every tin, so a later top-up matches
Working with PT Enterprises as a contractor or painter
Contractors and painters can buy from our Gwalior store or through the Berger dealers we supply in all eight districts of the region. Share your product list by site and phase, and we will help check quantities, suggest the right primer and waterproofing for each surface, and tint shades by code so repeat orders match. For larger jobs, we can plan deliveries in phases so material reaches the site when the work needs it. Call or WhatsApp +91 77559 81105 with your list.
Common reasons for callbacks after a paint job
- Painting over damp or salt without treatment
- Skipping primer on new or repaired plaster
- Thick putty that cracks or softens
- One coat where two were needed
- Different tinting batches of the same shade on one wall
Each of these is avoidable with a written specification and a quick check at each stage.
Berger products that suit this job
| Product | Range | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Berger BP White Primer (ST) | Economy | BP White Primer (ST) is an oil-modified alkyd primer for plaster, wood and iron surfaces. |
| Berger Bison Levelling Putty | Economy | Bison Levelling Putty is a cement putty for the base coat on uneven walls. |
| Berger HomeShield Repairo | Premium | HomeShield Repairo is a ready repair mortar for patching and cement work. |
Buying Berger outside Gwalior city
PT Enterprises supplies more than 70 Berger dealers across the Gwalior region, so the products in this guide are available in Gwalior, Morena, Bhind, Sheopur, Shivpuri, Datia, Guna, Ashoknagar. Call or WhatsApp +91 77559 81105 and we will tell you the nearest dealer and check stock.
Useful next steps
- Supply for painters and contractors
- Our Berger DOCO store in Gwalior
- Full Berger Paints range
- Free site visit and estimate in Gwalior
Frequently asked questions
Is preparation really most of the job?
On repaints it is often the longest part, and it decides how long paint lasts.
Can I skip primer on repaints?
On sound paint of a similar colour, often yes; not on bare or repaired areas.
Will you inspect preparation?
On our Gwalior site visits we can point out what needs doing.
About this guide: written by the team at PT Enterprises, the authorised Berger Paints distributor for the Gwalior region, which supplies dealers in eight districts and runs a Berger DOCO store in Gwalior. Product details follow Berger’s published data sheets; check the data sheet of your exact product for coverage, coats and drying time.
