Asian Paints

Apex Ultima Weatherproof

Anti-algal exterior emulsion · INTL · manufacturer-sourced

Check your container: This countdown is for the Anti-algal exterior emulsion variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long does Asian Paints Apex Ultima Weatherproof take to dry?

Short answer

Safe to touch: 30 minutes after application.
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Coat-by-coat plan

Touch-dry, recoat and washable are three different dates

  1. Cut in and roll the Anti-algal exterior emulsion in even coats
  2. Wait for the recoat time, not touch-dry
  3. Hold off scrubbing until the cure time

This product’s stated stages Quoted at 77°F

  • Safe to touch30 minutes

Worth noticing: The manufacturer states only one timing here (safe to touch, 30 minutes); nothing else is inferred.

Common mistake: Closing the door or hanging pictures once the wall feels dry, long before the film has hardened.

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When did this coat go on?
Conditions that affect drying
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Stated times

  • Safe to touch30 minutes

From Asian Paints data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: None

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: 77°F (25°C)
  • Dry and recoat times change with temperature, humidity and film build. Follow the current data sheet and label.
  • Apply at 50°F or above
  • Region INTL. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Safe to touch: At 25°C and 50% humidity.
  • Entered from the cited manufacturer documentation. Check the current label for the exact formula and region. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Confirm this is your product

Closely named formulas, colors and regional versions can use different times. Match these details to your container before starting a countdown.

Exact listing
Asian Paints Apex Ultima Weatherproof
Variant
Anti-algal exterior emulsion
Region
INTL
Listed use
exterior walls, damp-prone facades
Timed stages recorded
touch
Source checked
2026-10-25

Documentation: Technical data sheet · Product information sheet

Condition attached to the stated time: At 25°C and 50% humidity.

About this product

An anti-algal exterior emulsion with a 30 minute surface dry. The sheet's recoat figures are laid out too ambiguously to read, so only surface dry is given here.

Using this specific product

Asian Paints Apex Ultima Weatherproof is listed here as the Anti-algal exterior emulsion version for exterior walls and damp-prone facades. For painting, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Anti-algal exterior emulsion; related versions can use different timing.
  • For exterior walls and damp-prone facades, pay particular attention to surface preparation, coat thickness and ventilation.
  • At 25°C and 50% humidity.

How to check readiness

Test an inconspicuous area for firmness and blocking before normal use. Touch only a hidden edge first; a dry surface can conceal a soft layer underneath.

Avoid this mistake

Recoating too early can trap solvent or water; waiting much longer may require scuffing under the label directions.

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Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

Asian Paints states: The sheet gives surface dry in 30 minutes. Conditions: At 25°C and 50% humidity.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

How fast does Apex Ultima Weatherproof dry?

The sheet gives surface dry in 30 minutes at 25°C and 50% humidity.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

Dry and recoat times change with temperature, humidity and film build. Follow the current data sheet and label. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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