Nilaya Arc Matt
A lime-based paint at the top of Asian Paints' range, which they place in a tier of its own above Royale. The lime composition gives a tactile, artisanal matt surface meant to evoke heritage plasterwork, with silicon added for durability. It needs three to four weeks to cure fully.
- Lime based paint
- Artisanal matt finish
- Silicon tactility for durability
- Stain cleanability
- Low VOC, no added lead, mercury, arsenic or chromium
- Over 100 shades inspired by heritage
Suits:Interior wallsCeilings
10 year warranty on shade and colour retention and on film integrity — no peeling or flaking. There is no anti-fungal, sheen, crack bridging or waterproofing cover, unlike Royale. Asian Paints requires registration within 15 days and a minimum system of 4 litres of Nilaya Arc, 4 litres of primer and 10 kg of putty, with an inspection by their representative.
We quote per enquiry — trade and retail rates differ, and prices move with the market. Message us for a current rate.
Technical specifications
- Curing
- Full cure takes a minimum of 3–4 weeks in ambient conditions
- Finish
- Artisanal matt
- Coverage
- 100–120 sq ft/litre for two coats, on normal masonry with brush and short nap roller. Asian Paints publishes no one-coat figure for this product, and notes an extra coat may be needed for complete hiding.
- Shelf life
- 36 months. Tinted material should be used within 48 hours.
- Application
- Short nap felt roller — Asian Paints names their Roller 950, or Mid Nap roller 800 followed by a foam roller. Thin 1 litre with 300–350 ml of water.
- Shade count
- Asian Paints' data sheet says over 100 shades while its web page says over 200. We quote the data sheet.
- Sheen level
- Under 5 at 60°
- Figures published by
- Asian Paints
