Transform Your Home’s Exterior/Interior: Why Wall Textures Matter More Than Ever
Your home’s exterior is its identity, the first impression that reveals your taste, personality, and attention to detail. But the story doesn’t end outside. Inside your home too, textured walls are becoming a preferred choice for adding depth, character, and designer appeal to living spaces. Beyond aesthetics, exterior walls face harsh sun, rain, dust, algae, and pollution every day, while interior walls deal with touch marks, undulations, and everyday wear. Choosing the right wall texture is not merely an aesthetic preference; it is a long-term investment in protection, durability, and performance.
HomeSure ScratchEx by Walplast Products Pvt. Ltd. is engineered exactly for this purpose, transforming exteriors and interiors into beautiful, resilient, long-lasting surfaces. With advanced formulations and architectural-grade finishes, ScratchEx textures combine design excellence with powerful weather resistance to keep your home looking stunning for years.
The Architectural Power of Exterior Texture
Exterior texture is not just decoration — it is a protection for the plaster ofyour walls.
- Dynamic Visual Depth
Flat surfaces look static. Textured surfaces, by contrast, utilize light and shadow to create visual dimension. As the sun moves, the facade changes, bringing the architecture to life and adding a sense of sophistication that smooth finishes cannot match.
- Plaster Protection (Reinforced)
- No visibility of cracks — texture hides surface flaws and micro-cracks.
- Waterproofing up to 100% (Acrylic) — prevents moisture absorption and protects plaster from damage.
- Acts as a sacrificial coat — safeguards the plaster beneath from UV, dust, water, and pollutants.
- Concealment of Imperfections
Textures are masters of disguise. They effortlessly hide minor undulations, patching marks, hairline cracks, and surface inconsistencies in the base plaster, providing a uniformly premium finish.
- Weather Resilience & Durability
Performance textures create a robust, thicker protective layer. This sacrificial coat shields the wall from UV rays, moisture penetration, algae growth, and everyday wear — extending the lifespan of the external plaster.
Where Interior Textures Shine — Beauty Meets Functionality
While ScratchEx is primarily designed for demanding exteriors, its finer variants such as Superfine Texture offer excellent results for selective interior spaces as well. Modern homes increasingly use interior textures to add visual richness and to create feature walls that stand apart from flat paint.
Interior textures offer:
- Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: Feature walls in living rooms, entrance foyers, lobbies, or bedrooms gain depth, character, and designer appeal.
- Concealment of Imperfections: Minor dents, uneven plastering, or patchwork marks become invisible once a consistent texture is applied.
- Better Light Play: Textured interiors help break monotony in flat-lit spaces, adding dimensionality without needing heavy décor.
- Longer Life vs. Putty + Paint Alone: A textured interior wall is more scratch-resistant, more durable, and less prone to marking than a simple painted surface.
This makes selected ScratchEx patterns especially Superfine and Acrylic-based finishes ideal for interior design-conscious homeowners looking for a premium, modern look.
HomeSure ScratchEx — Engineered for Indian Exteriors
ScratchEx is Walplast’s high-performance texture system designed for India’s diverse climate conditions — from coastal humidity to harsh summer heat. It is available in two advanced systems:
- HomeSure ScratchEx Acrylic Texture
A trowel-applied, synthetic grooved finish formulated with modified acrylic emulsions and marble texturizing sand.
Substrates
- Old/New concrete surfaces
- Interior & exterior walls
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Cement/lime/sand renderings
Technical Specifications
- Appearance: White viscous material
- pH: 8–10
- Surface Dry Time: 30–60 minutes
- Gloss: Matt
- Solid Content: Min. 80%
- Wet Density: 2.00–2.20 g/ml
- Adhesion Strength: >1 MPa
Available in
Acrylic Texture Category – Small, Medium, Large
Features
- Aesthetic and premium finish
- Multiple patterns — Horizontal, Vertical, Swirl, Rainfall
- Easy to apply & low maintenance
- Long-lasting performance
- Excellent workability
Benefits
- Anti-algal
- Hides cracks
- UV resistant
- Tough and durable
- Provides plaster protection
Aesthetic Options
- HomeSure ScratchEx Dholpur Texture:
Replicates the timeless and elegant look of natural Dholpur stone. - HomeSure ScratchEx Superfine Texture:
A subtle, refined finish ideal for modern architectural styles.
- HomeSure ScratchEx Cement Base Texture
A polymer-modified, cement-based texture offering rugged strength and affordability for large projects. Ideal for both interior and exterior walls.
Substrates
- Hides imperfections effectively
- Offers good coverage for cracks, dents, or uneven surfaces
Coverage
100–120 sq. ft. per 30 kg bag (depending on substrate condition)
Composition
White cement, selected fillers, marble sand, polymers
Features
- Fungal resistant
- Dampness resistant
- Good coverage
- Tough textured finish
Technical Specifications
- Workability: Good
- Consistency: 20–25%
- Pot Life: >30 minutes
- Dry to Touch: 0–1 hour
- Hard Dry: Max. 8 hours
- Density: 1.80–2.00 g/ml
Patterns Offered
Bricks • Stone • Cube • Horizontal • Vertical and more
ScratchEx Comparison Matrix
ScratchEx System | Key Composition | Primary USPs | Ideal Project Type |
Acrylic Textures | Modified acrylic emulsions + marble sand | Superior flexibility, UV & alkali resistance, excellent colour retention | Premium residential facades, luxury villas, designer exteriors |
Cementitious Textures | Polymer-modified white cement + mineral fillers | Rugged strength, economical, high coverage, excellent bonding | High-rise buildings, commercial complexes, large-scale projects |
3. The Professional’s Guide — Best Practices for Application
A high-performance texture deserves a professional application method. Follow these steps for maximum durability and finish quality.
Step | Action Required | Technical Note |
1. Surface Curing | Ensure proper curing of new masonry/plaster. | Minimum 28 days curing prevents premature failure. |
2. Surface Preparation | Remove loose particles, dust, grease, algae, and flaking paint. | Pressure washing recommended for large areas. |
3. Crack Treatment | Treat all non-structural cracks using HomeSure WallEx Crack Filler. | Prevents moisture ingress and future crack reflection. |
4. Priming | Apply one coat of HomeSure Mastertouch Exterior Primer. | Ensures strong adhesion; allow 4–6 hours drying time. |
5. Texture Application | Apply base coat, allow drying (16–18 hrs), then apply final pattern coat. | Maintain consistent dilution (3–5% water). |
6. Topcoat Sealing | Finish with two coats of HomeSure Mastertouch Exterior Emulsion. | Ensures UV protection, colour retention, and weather resistance. |
🔑 The Final Word: Invest in Long-Term Value
Whether used on exteriors or selective interiors, HomeSure ScratchEx is more than just a finish. It is a high-performance protective system designed for India’s toughest climates and modern architectural needs.
By choosing ScratchEx, you choose:
✔ Plaster protection
✔ Crack concealment
✔ Up to 100% acrylic waterproofing
✔ Long-term durability and aesthetic excellence
Choose ScratchEx — choose enduring strength, beautiful design, and long-term value.
