Asian Paints Apex Ultima Weatherproof Exterior Emulsion, Base White

Product Highlights

• Brand: Asian Paints
• Product: Apex Ultima Weatherproof Exterior Emulsion, Base White
• Coverage Rate: 55–65 sq ft per litre (2 coats) · 100–130 sq ft per litre (per single coat)
• Finish Type: Premium Luxurious Sheen
• Key Protection: Advanced weatherproofing (PU Technology), Dirt Pick-Up Resistance (DPUR), Advanced Anti-Algal
• Formula: Water-based, Low VOC (meets IGBC LEED criteria)
• Available Pack Sizes: 1L, 4L, 10L, 20L
• Warranty: 8 Year Comprehensive Performance Warranty

Product Description

Asian Paints Apex Ultima is a high-performance water-based exterior wall paint engineered with advanced PU technology to deliver long-lasting protection and a luxurious sheen finish. Backed by an industry-leading 8-year warranty, this premium acrylic emulsion acts as the ultimate shield against the toughest weather elements — including heavy monsoon rains, scorching heat, and high coastal humidity.

Formulated with advanced Dirt Pick-Up Resistance (DPUR), it effectively fights environmental dust from bonding to your home's exterior walls, keeping surfaces looking clean and fresh between wash cycles. Enhanced with specialized anti-algal and anti-fungal additives, Apex Ultima prevents the development of black mold and biological growth common to tropical microclimates. Its low-VOC, lead-free composition satisfies green standard validations, ensuring safer execution for both applicators and properties.

Technical Specifications

Pack Size Coverage Guide

Application Guidelines

1. Surface Preparation: Ensure all target masonry structures are entirely sound, clean, and free of dirt or old loose flaking paint layers. Fresh plasters must be left to cure for a minimum of 28 days. Address all structural cracks using specialized crack fillers prior to painting
2. Priming: Apply 1 coat of Trucare Exterior Wall Primer diluted 90–110% with clean water. Let it dry for 4 hours
3. Thinning the Topcoat: Thoroughly dilute Apex Ultima paint with clean water at an exact ratio of 40% by volume (e.g., adding 400ml water to 1L of paint)
4. First Topcoat: Apply smoothly using a brush or roller setup. The layer will feel dry to the touch in approximately 30 minutes
5. Second Topcoat: Wait a strict minimum of 4 hours to allow the paint film to reach a hard dry before applying your final second layer
6. Full Curing Window: Allow the fresh exterior coating system to cure undisturbed for 7 to 14 days to enable full anti-carbonation properties to lock down securely

• Authentic Asian Paints Product: Verified genuine Apex Ultima with full 8 year performance warranty
• 60-Minute Bangalore Delivery: Express delivery to active service zones for urgent needs
• Project-Friendly Pricing: All four pack sizes available — from 1L colour trials to 20L bulk orders

FAQs

1) Where does Apex Ultima sit in the Asian Paints exterior range?

Apex Ultima serves as the premium upper-mid tier solution, sitting directly above the standard Apex Weatherproof Emulsion (which offers a 5-6 year service lifecycle). For ultra-luxury projects seeking extreme waterproofing, the range upgrades further into the Apex Ultima Protek series (offering 10-15 year structural warranties).

2) How much paint do I need for a standard independent house exterior?

A typical home with roughly 2,000 sq ft of total external wall area requires approximately 33 to 36 litres of paint to complete the mandatory two-coat system (calculated at 55-65 sq ft/L yield plus minimal wastage). Buying one 20L drum, one 10L bucket, and a 4L pack usually handles this project layout efficiently.

3) Can I skip thinning this exterior paint to get a thicker protective film?

No. Skipping dilution or thinning below the 40% threshold will make the emulsion gummy and difficult to spread. This triggers uneven paint textures, excessive brush drag marks, and significantly lowers your total coverage area per bucket.

4) What does the 8-year warranty safeguard against?

The 8-year performance warranty from Asian Paints specifically protects properties against paint film peeling, systematic cracking, extreme color fading, and premature microbial algal infestations when applied according to the manufacturer's primer application standards.

Returns & Exchange Policy

1. Return within 24 hours of delivery for:
   • Damaged or defective product
   • Wrong or missing item
2. Product cannot be returned once installed or used
3. Refer to Refund Policy for complete details