



Asian Paints Trucare Sparc Interior Wall Primer
- Manufacturer: Asian Paints
- Product: TruCare Sparc Interior Wall Primer, Water-Thinnable
- Article Code: 1A01
- Colour & Finish: White, matt and smooth
- Coverage Rate: 200–220 sq ft per litre per coat
- Dilution: 1:1 with clean water by volume (100% thinning)
- Surface Dry: 30 minutes
- Recoat: 4 to 6 hours before putty
- Pack Sizes: 10L, 20L
- Application Areas: Interior walls — new plaster, masonry and putty
- Warranty: 4-Year System Performance Warranty
Asian Paints TruCare Sparc Interior Wall Primer is the water-thinnable white undercoat that goes on before your emulsion. It does three things a top coat can't: it seals porous walls so the emulsion sits on the surface instead of soaking in, it gives the top coat something to grip so the finish doesn't flake, and it resists alkali, blocking cement salts in masonry from attacking the paint film from behind. Because it makes the top coat go further, priming usually lowers the total cost of the job. It is also fortified with fungicide for humid interiors and gives a clean white base so the top-coat colour reads true.
Key Features
- Increases Top-Coat Coverage: Seals the surface so emulsion goes further, usually reducing total job cost
- Excellent Adhesion and Alkali Resistance: A firm grip for the top coat, and protection from cement salts that cause patchy discolouration on new plaster
- Fungicide-Fortified, Excellent Whiteness: Added protection in humid conditions on a clean white base
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Asian Paints |
| Product | TruCare Sparc Interior Wall Primer, Water-Thinnable |
| Article Code | 1A01 |
| Type | Water-based interior undercoat |
| Colour & Finish | White, matt and smooth |
| Coverage | 200–220 sq ft per litre per coat (depends on wall porosity) |
| Dilution | 1:1 by volume with clean water (100% thinning) — 10 litres of water per 10 L bucket |
| Surface Dry Time | 30 minutes |
| Recoat Window | Strict 4 to 6 hours before applying putty |
| Thinned Primer Stability | Use within 24 hours of thinning |
| Shelf Life | 3 years from manufacture, sealed, away from sun and heat |
| Lead Content | Below 90 ppm |
| Pack Sizes | 10 Litre, 20 Litre |
| Warranty | 4-Year System Performance Warranty |
Recommended Applications
- New Plaster and Masonry: Sealing and alkali resistance before the first top coat
- Under Distempers and Emulsions: The standard undercoat for water-based interior finishes
- Whole-Flat Repaints: 10 L and 20 L packs sized for contractor work
- Porous and Humid Interiors: Stops absorbent walls drinking the top coat, with fungicide fortification for damp conditions
Application Guidelines — The Complete System
- Fill Cracks: Use SmartCare Crack Seal on any cracks first
- Thin the Primer: Mix 1:1 by volume with clean water (10 litres of water per 10 L bucket) and use it within 24 hours
- Prime (1 coat): Apply over the prepared masonry, then allow a strict 4 to 6 hours before putty
- Putty (2 coats): Level the surface with Acrylic Wall Putty
- Prime Again (1 coat): Apply the primer a second time over the putty. Asian Paints specifies the primer twice, and both coats matter
- Top Coat (2 coats): Tractor Sparc or your chosen interior emulsion
Why Buy from HomeRun?
- Authentic Asian Paints Product: Verified genuine product sourced from authorized Asian Paints channels
- 60-Minute Bangalore Delivery: Express delivery to active service zones – ideal for active painting and renovation projects
- Project-Friendly Availability: Single-unit ordering in 10 Litre and 20 Litre contractor packs for whole-flat and multi-room procurement on residential and commercial interiors
1) Do I really need a primer, or can I just apply more top coat?
You need it, and it usually saves money. Primer seals the surface so the emulsion doesn't soak in, which increases top-coat coverage, and primer costs less per litre than emulsion. It also provides adhesion and alkali resistance that a top coat can't supply on its own.
2) How many coats of primer do I need?
Asian Paints' recommended system uses primer twice: one coat directly on the prepared masonry, then another over the putty before the top coat. Both matter.
3) How do I thin it?
Mix it 1:1 by volume with clean water, which means 10 litres of water for a 10 L bucket. Use the thinned primer within 24 hours, so mix only what you'll apply that day.
4) Can I use it on exterior walls?
No. This is an interior primer. Exterior walls face UV, rain and much greater thermal movement, and need a primer made for those conditions, such as TruCare Exterior Wall Primer.
5) How much does it cover?
About 200–220 sq ft per litre per coat on smooth plaster, depending on how porous the wall is. A 10 L bucket covers roughly 2,000–2,200 sq ft per coat, and a 20 L bucket roughly 4,000–4,400 sq ft.
6) What does the 4-Year System Performance Warranty need?
It applies when this primer is used as part of the Asian Paints system with an approved Asian Paints interior top coat such as Tractor Sparc. Refer to the Asian Paints warranty document for the full terms.
- Return within 24 hours of delivery for:
- Damaged or defective product
- Wrong or missing item
- Product cannot be returned once opened or used
- Refer to Refund Policy for complete details
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