Distemper Paint 5 Benefits That Make It The Best Option

By Home Glazer Team
October 11, 2025
3 min read
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Distemper Paint 5 Benefits That Make It The Best Option

Does your wall give a synthetic odor? well, you need to use Distemper paint? It is made of natural ingredients like chalk, water, and plaster,  which keeps your home cool and breathable so, come on let us explore, what is distemper paint, and what are its features and benefits. 

What is Distemper Paint?

It is a water-based and oil-based paint composed of lime, chalk, water/oil base, paint glue and colour pigmentation.  It is used as paint cum primal coating on the cemented wall, to prevent leakage and cracks on the walls.  Its adhesive glue and water-base/ oil base deposits an intact film which not only protects it from cracking and leakage but also sunrays and dust. 

Distemper Paint Price in the Market

Distemper Paint

In the market its price ranges from 46 -141 Rs per KG. A 10 kg Distemper paint bucket will cost you 300- 700 Rs. Although the price differs from brand to brand, every distemper paint has its innate added advantage which makes it a cost-effective choice. Read the next paragraph to learn distempering features. 

Distemper Paint Features 

Distemper is a natural and eco-friendly paint.  it has various features which an optimal choice for painting your home interior walls, We (Home Glazer) have listed some of its amazing features below:-

5 Distemper Paint Benefits That Make It The Best Option Till Date –  

Distemper Paint

It is one of the oldest paints in the world. It was created before modern synthetic paint. It is eco-friendly and healthy, but it also has many more benefits. To know all distemper paint benefits read the list given below:- 

Cost-effective:

It is cost-effective as you get all-in-one protection just for Rs 40-60 pre KG. In the market it will cost you 40 -60 Rs per kg, and a 10 kg bucket of its bucket for 70- 700 Rs rs. 

Natural Breathable:

It is natural and breathable paint, it has a porous and granular texture, which allows air to pass, and facilitates proper air ventilation, even when you shut your window to blinds down. It makes the wall comparatively cooler than the outside.  

Natural insulator in the winter:

You can enjoy a warm cozy room without switching on the electronic devices, due to its natural porous texture which will benefit you in winter as well, as it acts as an insulating agent in cold weather. 

Great canvas: It remains intact, and helps in holding the paint together, although the distemper paint colours you wall with its pigment but using white color distemper paint can be a slightly rough and matte canvas to apply another paint or design on it. 

All round protection :

It gives all in one protection by depositing smooth and seamless film coating on the cemented wall, which prevents leakage and wall cracks, and paint peeling. It is strong and intact so it also holds the paints if you further decide to colour the wall. 

Conclusion

it protects your wall throughout the years by shielding your walls from sun rays and dust. It is extremely weather-compatible and resistant paint, which works as an insulator in winter and a ventilation system in the summer. It is cheap and cost-effective as you get all its benefits for 20 Rs per liter. Although it is more suitable for low-traffic zones and has fewer colour options compared to modern synthetic paint. 

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FAQ 

How long does distemper paint last?

A coat of distemper paint can last a minimum of 3 years and a maximum till 4-5 years depending on the brand.

How many coats of distemper one requires?

At least, two coats on them must be done if the surface is good, else you have to go for a third coat as well. Each coat should have be applied with minimum 12 hours of time difference. 

Is distemper washable?

No, distemper paint is not washable paint, it does leave water marks on the wall, unlike synthetic paints.

Distemper paint price in the market?

Price of distemper paint ranges from 40 Rs- 70 Rs per kg in the market. 

Is Distemper paint and whitewash the same? 

No, distemper paint and whitewash differ in composition and use, whitewash is for primal coating, and distemper paint for paint and primal coating. 

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