Asian Paints Universal Stainer – High Strength Paint Tinter

Asian Paints Universal Stainer: Customize Your Paint Colour Instantly

Sometimes the perfect shade isn’t on the shade card; it’s the one you create yourself. Asian Paints Universal Stainer is a high-strength, concentrated liquid pigment designed to tint your white or light-colored paints to your exact preference. Whether you want a soft pastel pink for a nursery or a sunny yellow for a kitchen, this versatile colorant puts the power of customization in your hands.

True to its name, Asian Paints Universal Stainer is compatible with almost all types of architectural liquid paints. You can use it to tint water-based finishes like emulsions and distempers, as well as solvent-based finishes like enamel paints and oil primers. It creates a uniform, streak-free color that brings your vision to life.

Why Choose Asian Paints Universal Stainer?

While machine tinting is precise, hand tinting offers flexibility and economy for DIY projects. Here is why professionals keep a set of Asian Paints Universal Stainer bottles in their kit:

• Universal Compatibility: One bottle works for everything. You don’t need separate stainers for your oil-based window paint and water-based wall paint.
• High Tinting Strength: A few drops go a long way. The high pigment concentration means you use very little product to achieve vibrant pastel shades.
• Cost-Effective: It allows you to buy a large drum of white base paint and tint small batches in different colors for different rooms, saving money on buying multiple colored cans.

Key Features

• High Pigment Concentration: Ensures rich color without thinning down the paint quality.
• Wide Range of Shades: Available in core colors like Fast Yellow, Fast Red, Fast Blue, Fast Green, Fast Violet, and more, which can be mixed to create infinite custom hues.
• Excellent Stability: Mixes easily without separating or settling at the bottom of the can.
• Exterior Durability: “Fast” shades (like Fast Blue/Green) are formulated to resist UV fading, making them suitable for exterior use (check individual bottle for lightfastness).

Recommended Application Areas

This paint colorant is essential for creating custom shades in:

• Interior Walls: Tinting distemper or plastic paint for bedrooms and halls.
• Metal & Wood: Adding color to white enamel paint for furniture, grills, and doors.
• Decorative Effects: Creating sponging, ragging, or stencil patterns with varied shades.
• Color Correction: Adjusting a store-bought paint that looks slightly “off” in your home lighting.

Technical Specifications: Asian Paints Universal Stainer

How to Use Asian Paints Universal Stainer Correctly

Tinting paint is an art. Follow these steps to avoid mistakes:

1. Shake Well: Pigments settle. Shake the Asian Paints Universal Stainer bottle vigorously before opening.
2. Start Small: Add a few drops to your base paint and stir thoroughly. It is easier to add more color than to fix a color that is too dark. Read tips on matching paint colors.
3. Mix Thoroughly: Use a flat paddle or mechanical mixer to ensure the color is evenly distributed. Unmixed stainer causes streaks on the wall.
4. Limit Quantity: Do not add more than 5% stainer by volume (e.g., 50ml per 1 Litre paint). Adding too much can affect the paint’s drying time and durability.
5. Test First: Paint a small patch and let it dry. Paint often dries darker (acrylics) or lighter (distempers) than it looks when wet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can I use Asian Paints Universal Stainer directly on the wall?
A: No. It is a concentrated pigment, not a paint. It has no binder to stick to the wall and must be mixed into a base paint.

Q: Can I make dark colors like Navy Blue or Red with this?
A: Generally, no. Stainers are best for pastel and mid-tone shades. Adding enough stainer to turn white paint into navy blue would destroy the paint’s chemical structure. For dark shades, buy pre-mixed dark bases.

Q: Does it work with PU or Epoxy?
A: It works with standard architectural paints. For specialized 2-component chemical finishes like PU or Epoxy, use specific compatible tinters or factory shades.