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Cat Tembok
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Definition
Wall paint — the visible finish coating applied to plasteran and acian surfaces, available in water-based (latex) and oil-based (enamel) formulations. Cat tembok in Indonesia typically uses latex paint due to lower VOC, faster drying, and better performance in humid climates. Standard interior colours are white, cream, pale yellow, and pale blue.
Example
A typical Indonesian house interior uses white or cream cat-tembok on all living areas for brightness, with pale blue or pale green in bedrooms — applied in at least two coats over the acian skim coat for uniform coverage.