Dry Wall Classic
Beautiful walls begin
beneath the colour.
Acrylic copolymer interior waterproofing primer that helps prevent surface dampness from migrating to the topcoat.
Plan your project
A LITTLE INSPIRATION FOR YOUR SPACE
Illustrative setting · not a product application photograph- Interior waterproofing primer
- Anti-efflorescence
- Matt finish
The care you don’t see.
The difference you live with.
A painted wall begins with the surface beneath it. Choose the right protection, prepare it properly, then bring your colour story to life.
Start with the cause
Resolve active leaks and repair unsound surfaces before coating.
Protect the surface
Use the product-specific dilution, coverage and coating system in the TDS.
Complete the finish
Follow the specified putty, primer and paint sequence for your surface.
Your next step,
made simple.
Choose a pack and ask us about Dry Wall Classic for your project.
Know the details.
Get the finish right.
Practical guidance for your painter and your project.
Technical data sheetProduct application & specificationsDownloadProduct specifications & pack sizes
| Product family | Waterproofing |
|---|---|
| Pack sizes | 1L, 4L, 10L, 20L |
| Finish | Smooth matt; white |
| Coverage | 9.3 m²/L on properly prepared surfaces by brush; application instructions specify 9–10 m²/L forced coverage |
| Application coats | One undiluted coat |
| Surface drying | 60 minutes |
| Recoating | 3–4 hours at 30°C and 65% RH |
| VOC | < 50 g/L |
| Warranty | 3-year anti-dampness warranty stated in TDS; subject to separate warranty terms |
Source: Astral Paints Dry Wall Classic.pdf
Preparation & application
- Allow new plaster to cure completely. Clean away dust, grease, loose material and chalking; sand where required and repair leakage or seepage before painting.
- Fresh painting: apply Premium Interior Primer, then two coats of Smooth Cement Putty. Apply one undiluted Dry Wall Classic coat at the specified forced coverage and allow 3–4 hours before the interior emulsion system.
- Repainting: follow the surface preparation and single undiluted Dry Wall Classic coat instructions in the TDS before applying topcoats.
Coverage & important notes
Coverage varies with application method, surface roughness, porosity and site conditions. Figures retain the coat/system basis stated in the supplied TDS.
Read the full technical data sheet for substrate-specific preparation, compatible coating systems, precautions and safety information. Warranty claims are subject to separate warranty terms.
Before you choose.
What is Dry Wall Classic used for?
Acrylic copolymer interior waterproofing primer that helps prevent surface dampness from migrating to the topcoat.
Which pack sizes are available for Dry Wall Classic?
Dry Wall Classic is listed in 1L, 4L, 10L, 20L packs in the supplied technical data sheet.
What coverage does Dry Wall Classic provide?
Coverage: 9.3 m²/L on properly prepared surfaces by brush; application instructions specify 9–10 m²/L forced coverage. Coverage varies with application method, surface roughness, porosity and site conditions. Figures retain the coat/system basis stated in the supplied TDS.
When can Dry Wall Classic be recoated?
3–4 hours at 30°C and 65% RH. Follow the substrate-specific application sequence in the technical data sheet.
