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Difference between distemper paint, emulsion premium and Royale paint

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Product Review

Product(s) covered

The video compares three common wall/ceiling paint categories (specifically referenced with Asian Paints variants):

  1. Distemper (Tractor) paint
  2. Plastic / Emulsion paint (normal and premium)
  3. Royal paint (super-premium)

Key features & differences

1) Distemper paint

  • Finish: basic matte finish only
  • Cost: ₹800–₹1,700 for a 20L bucket (depending on variant)
  • Shades: 900+
  • Variants mentioned: Tractor Uno, Tractor Spark, Tractor Spark Advance, Tractor Spark Aqua Lock
    • Some variants have water resistance
  • Lifespan: about 1–2 years
  • Cleanability: not cleanable (explicitly stated)
  • Best use cases: rental properties, small shops
    • Example given: using distemper to repaint a 3BHK rental after tenancy ends

Unique point(s): Cheapest, matte-only, short life, non-cleanable—mainly for economical/rental use.

2) Plastic paint (Emulsion paint) – Normal vs Premium

A) Normal plastic / emulsion

  • Composition (as stated): 60% plastic / 40% distemper
  • Finish options: matte and stone finish
  • Shades: 1000+
  • Lifespan: roughly 2–4 years
    • The video text is inconsistent (it mentions both ~2 years and ~4 years), but the takeaway is a few years.
  • Quality: medium
    • Positioned as slightly better than distemper and lighter than royal
  • Cost: ₹2,500–₹4,000 for 20L
  • Variants mentioned: Tractor Emulsion, Tractor Emulsion Shine, Tractor Emulsion Advance
    • Said to have antifungal properties
    • Can be applied with minor seepage issues

Cleanability note (author’s clarification):

  • The author counters claims: even if some marketing says “cleanable,” the video states clearly that “plastic will not be cleanable.”

Unique point(s): More durable than distemper, but broadly not cleanable—suitable for rentals/offices/institutes.

B) Premium plastic / premium emulsion

  • Overall stance: the author’s favorite and used on “all our projects”
  • Why (pros stated):
    • More antifungal than normal tractor emulsion
    • Stain Guard technology reduces stain absorption → stains less → gets dirty less
    • More cleanable than plastic paint (normal emulsion)
  • Finish options: matte, satin, shine
  • Shades: 1500+
  • Lifespan: 2–4 years
  • Cost: author’s range appears mixed, but takeaway is much higher than normal plastic, roughly ₹7,000–₹10,000 for 20L
  • Variants mentioned (A Colite / premium emulsion):
    1. Elite Premium Emulsion (most used)
    2. Akolite Emulsion Heavy Duty (slightly thick layer; for seepage issues)
    3. Akolite All Protect
      • adds fire retardant
      • combines above properties

Unique point(s): Better than normal plastic—stain-resistant, more cleanable, antifungal; premium pricing.

3) Royal paint (Super-premium)

  • Positioning: “rich and royal look”, most super-premium, 100% plastic
  • Cleanability: emphasized as extremely cleanable
    • Stain Guard Technology + special Teflon coating
  • Antifungal: stated as antifungal
  • Anti-crack: one variant has anti-crack technology (a flexible layer to resist cracking)
  • Finish options: matte, satin, shine
  • Cost: ₹11,000–₹14,000 for 20L
  • Lifespan: 4–6 years (depends on use)
  • Shades: 2500+
    • (Text includes “more than Rs 2500 in it,” but context implies shade count; the only numeric shade reference is “more than 2500”.)
  • Variants mentioned:
    1. Royal Luxury Emulsion (most used)
    2. Royal Health Sheet
      • Silver Ion Technology to kill infections / bacteria
      • suggested for allergies, breathing issues, asthma
    3. Royal Aspire
      • “international gold standard” and highly advanced
      • does not crack easily (anti-crack tech)
      • suitable for luxurious offices, homes, hotels

Unique point(s): Maximum cleanability + stain resistance + antifungal + longest lifespan; highest cost.

Thumb rule / recommendation from the video (main decision guidance)

  • Walls (interiors):

    • “Get POP paint on the walls and royal paint on it” because royal is cleanable and walls get dirty.

  • Ceilings / false ceiling:

    • Use only plastic premium paint because ceilings don’t get dirty quickly and it’s less costly than royal; no need for high-end cleanability.

Core intent: a simple money-saving rule while improving usability.

Pros and cons mentioned

Pros (by category)

  • Distemper: very cost-effective; good for basic matte finish
  • Normal emulsion (plastic): better than distemper, medium quality; matte/stone; antifungal options; supports some minor seepage
  • Premium emulsion: more antifungal, stain guard (stains less), more cleanable than normal plastic
  • Royal: extremely cleanable, best-looking rich look, antifungal, stain guard + Teflon coating, longer life; some variants add health/anti-crack tech

Cons / limitations emphasized

  • Distemper: not cleanable, matte only, short life
  • Normal plastic: not cleanable (author counters claims)
  • Royal: highest cost, and the author mentions dependence on having no problem of grinding (as a prerequisite for the “royal look” guidance)

Comparisons made

  • Compared Distemper vs Plastic vs Royal on:

    • finish quality
    • life
    • cleanability
    • cost
    • application suitability (rental vs offices vs allergies/hotels)

  • Premium emulsion is positioned as the middle option:

    • closer to royal cleanability but cheaper

Implied cleanability hierarchy:

  • Distemper (no) < Normal plastic (no/claimed no) < Premium emulsion (yes, more cleanable) < Royal (extremely cleanable)

Numerical details mentioned (key ranges)

  • Distemper (20L): ₹800–₹1,700

  • Distemper lifespan: ~1–2 years

  • Normal plastic (20L): ₹2,500–₹4,000

  • Normal plastic lifespan: mentioned around 2–4 years (text inconsistent; overall “a few years”)

  • Premium plastic/emulsion (20L): roughly ₹7,000–₹10,000

  • Premium emulsion lifespan: 2–4 years

  • Royal (20L): ₹11,000–₹14,000

  • Royal lifespan: 4–6 years

Verdict / overall recommendation (based on the video)

  • Want maximum cleanliness and long-term walls?

    • Video strongly recommends Royal paint on walls (POP on walls first).

  • Want to control cost for areas that don’t get dirty quickly?

    • Use premium plastic paint on ceilings.

  • Budget-only / rental touch-ups:

    • choose distemper, understanding it’s not cleanable.

Speakers / contributors

  • Only one main speaker (Dheeraj ji / Interior Contractor narrator) is present.
  • No distinct additional speakers are provided with separate viewpoints.

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