Concrete Surface Preparation, Grinding & Substrate Profiling
Professional mechanical diamond grinding, scarifying, dust-free shot blasting, and chemical floor etching to prepare concrete for high-adhesion coatings.
Duracoat Universal Undercoat is a matt finish architectural coating from DuraCoat (Basco Products Kenya Ltd) designed for Cement Plaster & Stucco and Concrete & Masonry with a coverage rate of 13 - 15 Sq. Mt/Ltr, and touch-dry in 2 Hours. Available through Paints Kenya for residential, commercial, and professional painting projects across Kenya.
A premium quality multi purpose undercoat which ensures good weathering and obliterating properties. Suitable for interior and exterior use on all types of surfaces.
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A premium quality multi purpose undercoat which ensures good weathering and obliterating properties. Suitable for interior and exterior use on all types of surfaces.
This product is recommended for use on Cement Plaster & Stucco, Concrete & Masonry, Brickwork & Stone, Hardwood & Softwood Timber, MDF & Plywood, Parquet & Wooden Floors, Structural Steel & Iron, Galvanized Sheet Metal, Mild Steel Railings & Gates. It is especially suited for Cement plaster, Wood, Metal. For optimum performance and film build, 1 Coat are recommended.
Paints Kenya supplies genuine Duracoat Universal Undercoat with direct batch dispatch from Nairobi. We provide contractor pricing, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) cost estimation, eTIMS tax compliance, and turnkey supply-and-apply contracting services nationwide.
Approved surface preparation standards, methodology statements, and target sector deployment protocols.
Professional mechanical diamond grinding, scarifying, dust-free shot blasting, and chemical floor etching to prepare concrete for high-adhesion coatings.
Surface should be free from any loose paint, dust and grease. Wood Surfaces: Prepare surface by sanding to smooth, then apply one coat of Duracoat Wood Primer or Duracoat Aluminium Wood Primer as may be required before applying one coat of Duracoat Universal Undercoat. For Metal Surfaces: prepare surface by degreasing, sanding with abrasive cloth and brush off the dust,then apply one coat of Duracoat Red Oxide, Duracoat Zinc Chromate or Duracoat Red Oxide Zinc Chromate primer before applying Duracoat Universal Undercoat Previously Painted Surfaces: Surfaces must be clean, dry and free from loose, flaking material. Surface must be cleaned and rubbed down with sand paper to a smooth surface.
Dilute 1L Duracoat White Spirit with 4L Duracoat Universal Undercoat
Our application crews handle diamond grinding, surface moisture testing, and multi-coat installation adhering strictly to manufacturer technical data sheets.
Duracoat Universal Undercoat is formulated for application on Cement Plaster & Stucco, Concrete & Masonry, Brickwork & Stone, Hardwood & Softwood Timber, MDF & Plywood, Parquet & Wooden Floors, Structural Steel & Iron, Galvanized Sheet Metal, Mild Steel Railings & Gates. Manufacturer recommendations specifically highlight Cement plaster, Wood, Metal.
According to DuraCoat technical specifications, the theoretical spread rate is 13 - 15 Sq. Mt/Ltr. Actual coverage on site depends on surface porosity, plaster texture, substrate absorption, and application method.
Duracoat Universal Undercoat is touch-dry in approximately 2 Hours. Allow at least 4 - 6 Hours between successive coats under standard atmospheric conditions (25°C and 50% relative humidity).
Surface should be free from any loose paint, dust and grease. Wood Surfaces: Prepare surface by sanding to smooth, then apply one coat of Duracoat Wood Primer or Duracoat Aluminium Wood Primer as may be required before applying one coat of Duracoat Universal Undercoat. For Metal Surfaces: prepare surface by degreasing, sanding with abrasive cloth and brush off the dust,then apply one coat of Duracoat Red Oxide, Duracoat Zinc Chromate or Duracoat Red Oxide Zinc Chromate primer before applying Duracoat Universal Undercoat
Application can be carried out using Brush, Roller or Spray. Manufacturer thinning guidance specifies: Dilute 1L Duracoat White Spirit with 4L Duracoat Universal Undercoat.
You can purchase genuine Duracoat Universal Undercoat directly through Paints Kenya. We supply contractors, institutions, and residential clients with competitive trade pricing, computerized colour tinting, official KRA eTIMS invoices, and site delivery within Nairobi and nationwide.