This warranty document covers Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer (the “Product”) offered by Berger Paints India Limited (referred to as "the Company") for its application on exterior and interior vertical surface (plastered, cementitious or Puttied surface) as undercoat following recommended system specification.
For the purpose of this warranty, “Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer” shall collectively refer to Walmasta Ext and Int Primer – F00996, Walmasta Ext and Int Primer Advanced – F000ST, and Walmasta Ext and Int Primer Maxima – F00AZM.

a)The Performance warranty shall apply only:

1. If the total volume of Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer purchased and used in a particular site exceeds 40 litres.
2. Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer to be used only as undercoat on vertical exterior and interior surfaces following recommended system application.
3. After application of Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer, suitable Lewis Berger/Berger Paints top coat (henceforth referred to as “Top Coat”) to be applied following suggested application process. Life of Top Coat should be more than 3 years as per the Company’s performance warranty policy.
4. The performance warranty shall be applicable subject to a satisfactory pre-inspection of the exterior and interior vertical surface to be coated with Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer by the authorized representative of the Company.
5. The entire vertical surface along with the parapet walls shall be required to be coated, as per the procedure recommended by the Company.
6. It is specifically agreed that only the surface that has been coated with Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer shall be covered under this performance warranty. The performance warranty shall not cover problems or issues caused due to moisture/water seepage from surfaces not coated with Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer.
7. Request for registration of the performance warranty has to be made by the customer to the Company or with the Company’s authorized dealer within seven (7) days from the date of material purchase. The original copy of the invoice(s) has to be retained by the customer and to be produced to the representative of the Company on demand. Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer has to be purchased either directly from the Company or from its authorised dealers.
8. The Company’s authorized representative will visit the customer’s site for an inspection within reasonable time from the registration date.
9. Where any claim arises during the performance warranty period, the period will not start afresh after settlement of the claim.
10. Company under this Performance warranty is limited only to Coating Failure. The Company shall not be liable in case of any defects arising out of workmanship.
11. Any extra cost shall be borne by the customer and the Company shall in no way be liable and held responsible for the same.

b)In accordance with Liability as indicated in clause no. 3, the Company’s liability will be limited to providing replacement of Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer for re-application of coating, as may be necessary and deemed fit by the Company to set right the Coating Failure in the affected areas only.

c)The words "Coating Failure" shall mean any of the following occurring, subject to the other conditions of this Performance warranty:-

1. Film integrity, flaking and peeling of Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer, caused by one coat of Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer coming off from another or Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer film coming off from the substrate.
2. Coating Failure does not mean flaking and peeling of Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer, caused by one coat of Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer coming off from another or Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer film coming off from the substrate, because of water ingress or moisture source or seepage through surfaces due to leakage or cracks or pipe leakage etc.
    

1. For sites where the consumption exceeds 40 liters, the Company’s authorized representative will inspect the surface to be coated and only if the inspection is satisfactory will hand over the Walmasta Exterior and Interior Primer application check list. In case the pre-inspection is found to be unsatisfactory, corrective measures will be suggested and thereafter an inspection may be carried out by the Company’s representative to validate.
2. Customer must ensure that the contractor carries out application as per Product data sheet and application checklist.
3. Post completion of the application of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER, the customer has to submit the aforementioned information to the Company.
4. For sites where the consumption of the product exceeds 40 liters, the performance warranty certificate will be issued only after satisfactory inspection and validation of the completed site by authorized representative of the Company. The customer understands and agrees that such inspection and validation does not imply approval by the Company of the method of application or compliance with the conditions of performance warranty but is merely a validation of proper purchase entitling the customer to the performance warranty in accordance with the terms and conditions of this performance warranty certificate.
5. The customer shall attach stamped receipt of all purchases of the Product to the performance warranty certificate and retain the same during tenure of the performance warranty.

a)This Performance warranty shall commence from the date of purchase (“Commencement Date”) of the Product and it has to be consumed within 30 days from the date of purchase.

b)The Company at its sole discretion may appoint a person to inspect and validate the application process of the WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER as per the directions specified.

c)The Performance warranty shall be for a period of THREE (3) years from the Commencement Date on all performance parameters as per the terms mentioned herein.

d)It is hereby agreed that where any claim arises during the performance warranty period, the period will continue only from the original date of purchase and the Commencement Date of performance warranty shall always be the original date of purchase even after settlement of any claim(s).

Notwithstanding anything contrary mentioned herein, this performance warranty is the customer’s sole remedy and no other express or implied performance warranty is provided or shall be applicable.

This liability of the Company shall be strictly limited to the above mentioned obligations and is expressly provided that the Company shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential or incidental damages or any loss of income, profits or contracts whether caused by breach of contract, negligence, tort or otherwise.

The Customer understands and agrees that the Company’s maximum liability under this performance warranty shall be the remedy as provided in clause no. 3. It is clarified that no representative of the Company or any other person has any authority whatsoever to assume for the Company any other liability or responsibility in this respect.

This Performance warranty shall only be applicable where:

1. WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER has been used on vertical exterior and interior masonry wall surfaces only and that the entire surface including the parapet walls are coated.
2. All elements of surface preparation prior to the application and application work have been done in accordance with the instructions provided for WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER with regard to surface preparation and application procedure as recommended by the Company in the Product Data Sheet.
3. Final coverage achieved after completion of the application of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER, in accordance with the specified process, will be within 130-150 sq. ft. /Litre / Coats.

a)            The Performance warranty only provides for replacement cost of the Product as per the reducing scale provided hereinafter, solely for re-application purposes, in order to make good the affected areas.

1.            In the first 12months after Commencement Date - 50% of replacement cost;

2.            After month 12 to month 24 after Commencement Date - 25% of replacement cost;

3.            After month 24 to month 36 after Commencement Date - 10% of replacement cost;

b)            The Company’s Liability shall be limited to the cost of the Product i.e., WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER only.

c)            The Company will not be liable for any other indirect or consequential loss or damage to the customer or to any other person. The customer's exclusive and sole remedy under this Performance warranty shall be as stated herein in this clause.

The Performance warranty shall not be valid in the following cases:

a)            The vertical surfaces are not coated with the WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER. The recommended top coats have not been used.

b)            Water ingress through exterior vertical surfaces on any part of the structure not protected with WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER.

c)            Water leakage or seepage in the walls through exterior sources such as broken water pipes, damaged sewerage lines, water leakage from toilets and kitchens due to faulty or rusted pipelines, damage in concrete or brickwork, dripping of water or water leakage from any source including but not limited to vegetation, air-conditioning units and plant pots, water leakage, seepage and continuous dampness from water penetration due to capillary rise from the ground level, etc.

d)            Fungal or fungal growth on surface other than masonry walls.

e)            Defects in the design of the building including the roof.

f)             Water logging due to inadequate housekeeping of terrace or roof.

g)            In case of any change in the building or the structure post painting.

h)            Failure or damage caused by the previous coating, if any.

i)             Structural defects including cracks up to 3 mm. not cured with Home Shield Crackfill Paste and larger cracks not cured with Home Shield Advance Latex Plus.

j)             Improper surface preparation such as presence of contaminants or moisture.

k)            Exposure of the painting system to damaging substances including but not limited to solvents, chemicals including acids and strong alkali or oils.

l)             Mechanical damage or damage of film due to high abrasion of the surface with sharp objects.

m)          Damages resulting from leakages arising out of additional installation not consistent with the WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER.

n)            Water leakage/seepage from external or internal drain pipes present on the structure.

o)            Failure of the underlying plaster or putty coat or any other coat which in turn causes the failure of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER.

p)            Application of low quality Top Coat on top of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER. Any Top Coat used over WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER, must have minimum 3 years life performance warranty from BERGER PAINTS INDIA Ltd.

q)            WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER is not consumed within 30 days from the date of purchase.

r)             Causes other than defects in the painting system.

s)            For reasons not under the control of the Company:

•              Vegetative growth, excessive bird droppings, spitting, damage caused due to insects.

•              Vandalism.

•              Acts of God including but not limited to earthquakes, cyclones, floods, torrential rain.

•              Normal wear and tear.

•              Abuse or negligence by the customer.

•              Failure due to reasons solely attributable to the contractor/painter.

a.            Any claim made in terms of this Performance warranty shall be made within 30 days of the customer discovering any defect, damage or failure which gives rise to a claim.

b.            The customer shall forthwith notify the Company of the claim providing full details thereof, and shall set out the basis on which it prima facie believes that the Company is liable in terms of this Performance warranty.

c.             The Company reserves the right to carry out a detailed inspection of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER application process, in which WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER is alleged to have supposedly failed and to perform any tests in respect thereof, and may do so either by itself or by means of any expert nominated or appointed by it. Prior to such inspection or testing, the customer shall not be entitled to perform any repairs to or remove or tamper with any part of the WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER system.

d.            The Company, in its sole discretion shall be entitled to:

1.            Control/monitor re-coating. The re-coating to be carried out in accordance with the recommendations and instructions provided by the Company; and

2.            Appoint a contractor and/ or approve the contractor appointed by the Customer.

2.e.        Where any claim arises during the warranty period, the period will not start afresh after settlement of claim.

a.            This Performance warranty disclaims any liabilities, in contracts, tort or otherwise including negligence and strict liability. There are no warranties expressed or implied under law, which extend beyond the performance warranty set out herein.

b.            This Performance warranty is non-assignable and non-transferable.

c.             In case of any dispute, the same is subject to exclusive Jurisdiction of the courts at Kolkata.

d.            All parties at all time will keep all matters and facts concerning any dispute, confidential.

e.            The section headings in this Performance warranty are for convenience of interpretation only and do not have any legal or contractual effect.

•              The wall should be in pure dry condition before the application of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER. Newly plastered/puttied/cementitious surface must be cured properly before the application of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER. Cementitious substrates to be well cured at least for 6–8 weeks.

•              Ensure that the drainage outlets are at a proper level and correctly installed. Also ensure that there are sufficient numbers of drainage outlets based on the area.

•              Check soundness of plaster. Ensure loose portions have been removed and have been redone with Home Shield Advance Latex Plus polymer modified mortar.

•              Carry out proper surface preparation - like widening the cracks with 'V' groove, cleaning thoroughly with clean water and application of Home Shield Crackfill Paste for cracks up to 3 mm, and usage of Home Shield Advance Latex Plus polymer modified mortar for larger cracks.

•              If severe damages are observed to the soffits, then it is recommended that an inspection is carried out by a competent Structural Consultant.

•              All loose dust, dirt, grease, moss, fungus etc. has been removed mechanically from the surface, cleaned and is ready for application of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER.

•              All sharp edges, stones protrusions have been mechanically grounded to level the surface to prevent WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER from getting damaged.

•              Plan for proper manpower arrangement.

•              Ensure for sufficient quantity of safety gear like safety belts, helmets etc.

•              Prepare a schedule of the work with bar chart, for the entire job.

•              Assess the quantity of all materials required for the job and check its availability.

Areas of application: Cementitious / plastered / puttied exterior vertical surfaces.

The system defined by this pre inspection check list/ report is indicative only for priming application and should not be used as a substitute for proper structural check of building, repair construction or maintenance.

•              Note batch nos. and manufacturing dates of all materials received at site.

•              Ensure that the Surface has been checked to be in a dry condition. (Surface should not be moist or wet).

•              Application temperature has been checked to be between 10 deg. and 40 deg. centigrade.

•              Apply 1st coat of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER with maximum 100% dilution with water.

•              WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER to be applied with brush or spray gun. To check that there is no void surface left untreated / uncoated. Allow the first coat to dry for 6-8 hours.

•              If require apply second coat of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER with 100% dilution. To check that there is no void surface left uncoated with second coat. Allow second coat to dry for 6-8 hours.

•              Apply suitable Top Coat (having minimum 3 years life performance warranty. Minimum 2 coats of the Top Coat to be applied following recommended application process and to check that there is no void surface left untreated / uncoated.

•              Wash all application tools and hands etc., immediately with water after use.

•              All corners, gaps, joints, protrusions & outlets to be coated with two extra coats of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER, before Top Coat application.

•              During application of WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER and Top Coat, proper curing is must. Sudden rainfall or water flow on the newly coated surface will cause failure to the painting system and in that case performance warranty shall not be applicable.

•              Protect the WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER coating with a polythene / Tarpaulin sheet if it is expected to rain within 72 hours after application of the 2nd coat. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated herein, the Company in such cases shall not be liable for failure of the painting system.

Precautions and Limitations:

•              Stir contents well before use.

•              Do not apply on very smooth surfaces, metal surfaces, plastic surfaces, enamel coated sur- faces and old surfaces where chance of adhesion failure is there. INSPECTION Checklist for WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER and Work Procedure Areas of application: Cementitious / plastered / puttied exterior vertical surfaces. The system defined by this pre inspection check list/ report is indicative only for roof waterproofing and should not be used as a substitute for proper structural check of building, repair construction or maintenance

•              Avoid coating on damp substrates.

•              The coverage may vary according to the nature and texture of substrate.

•              Ensure proper coverage of material by conducting a trial prior to execution of work to derive coverage for guesstimating the material consumption.

•              No new erection, fabrication, extension, dismantling should be done after WALMASTA EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR PRIMER is applied.

All the above mentioned parameters are to be checked and verified for the pre- application, during application and post application work carried.

Also follow and adhere the precautionary measures as mentioned in the list by the manufacturer.