Crown Paints
Surface Preparation, Primers & Wall Putty
Okay Metal Putty
Putty for interior and exterior bedding and glazing glasses
Kariobangi, NairobiKomarock Road, Kariobangi, NairobiHours:Mon to Sat 7:30am to 5:30pm
Crown Okay Metal Putty is an architectural and protective coating manufactured by Crown Paints. Formulated for putty for interior and exterior bedding and glazing glasses, it delivers reliable film durability and coverage across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities in Kenya.
Putty for interior and exterior bedding and glazing glasses
The new generation water based 100% acrylic non toxic anti-corrosive metal primer for use on degreased Galvanised steel and rust free, clean dry mild steel.
A new generation water based 100% acrylic long life, interior, exterior coating for high traffic areas that need a washable and durable coating.
An anti-corrosive alkyd metal primer formulated with zinc-based rust inhibitors to protect clean or prepared steelwork before topcoating.
Glory Grey Metal Primer is an alkyd anti-corrosive primer formulated in a neutral grey tone to facilitate easy coverage under white, pastel, and light-colored topcoats.
Plascon Grey Oxide Metal Primer is an advanced matt solvent-based coating from Kansai Plascon delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 10 - 12 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Commercial Steel Structures, Warehouse Girders.
Glory Red Oxide Metal Primer is an alkyd anti-corrosive primer formulated to prevent rust on iron and mild steel surfaces prior to enamel painting.
Plascon Red Oxide Metal Primer is an advanced matt solvent-based coating from Kansai Plascon delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 10 - 12 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Wrought Iron Gates, Window Grilles.
Sadolin Red Oxide Metal Primer is an authoritative matt solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 10 - 12 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Mild Steel Doors, Security Grilles.
Sadolin Zinc Chromate Metal Primer is an authoritative matt yellow solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 11 - 13 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Galvanized Iron Sheets, Aluminium Extrusions.
Sadolin Zinc Phosphate Anti-Corrosive Metal Primer is an authoritative matt solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 11 - 13 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Structural Steel Girders, Factory Trusses.
Plascon Zinc Phosphate Metal Primer is an advanced matt solvent-based coating from Kansai Plascon delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 8 - 10 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Structural Steel, Iron Gates.
Glory Quick Air Drying (QAD) Red Oxide Primer is a rapid-drying anti-corrosive primer engineered for high-throughput steel fabrication and structural rust protection.
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Plascon Chromate Free Metal Primer is an advanced matt solvent-based coating from Kansai Plascon delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 9 - 11 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Food & Beverage Warehouses, Eco-Conscious Building Steel.
Sadolin Direct-to-Rust Metal Finish is an authoritative gloss solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 8 - 10 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Weathered Security Gates, Corroded Iron Railings.
High-performance zinc phosphate anti-corrosive primer designed for steelwork exposed to aggressive weathering and industrial moisture.
Corrosion-inhibiting alkyd red oxide primer providing essential foundation protection on newly fabricated structural steel and gates.
Anti-corrosion metal primers, high-gloss enamel paints, zinc phosphate coatings, and heat-resistant finishes for gates, structural steel, and machinery.
2K polyurethane acrylic topcoats, fast-drying autobase enamels, 2K clear coats, and body fillers for vehicle repair and refinishing.
Standard thinners, epoxy thinners, mineral turpentine, and paint strippers formulated for proper dilution and equipment cleanup.
Severe rust and pitting on industrial steel beams, gantries, pipelines, and outdoor metal structures.
Automotive panels and commercial vehicle bodies in East Africa face intense equatorial UV solar radiation, road gravel chipping, diesel exhaust deposition, and tropical moisture cycles leading to clearcoat peeling, orange peel, and edge rusting.
Heavy industrial anti-corrosion, blast cleaning preparation (Sa 2.5), zinc-rich primers, and polyurethane topcoats for structural steel across Kenya.
High-build acrylic roof membranes, rust conversion, solar heat reflectance, and leak prevention for corrugated metal and tile roofs across Kenya.
In heavy industry, paint is not measured in coats—it is measured in microns of dry film thickness (DFT). An accessible guide to epoxy mastics, polyurethanes, and corrosion engineering.
Understanding active electrochemical passivation vs passive barrier coats on industrial factory trusses, security gates, and coastal steelwork.
Slapping gloss paint over rust just traps the moisture that feeds corrosion. A metallurgical guide to abrasive blast cleaning, zinc phosphate primers, and protective enamels.
The definitive engineering guide to painting along the Kenyan coast. Explains how marine chloride salts, high relative humidity, and porous coral rag stone cause paint failure, and how breathable siloxane systems survive.
Painting mild steel gates without removing mill scale, welding slag, and oil guarantees corrosion within months. A durable gloss finish requires solvent degreasing, mechanical wire-brushing, anti-corrosive priming, and high-build enamel.
Mild steel gates and security fences face severe weather and ground-level splashback. Professional metal coating requires mechanical rust grinding, solvent degreasing, anti-corrosive priming, and high-build polyurethane or synthetic gloss enamel.
A technical restoration and coating manual for roofs in Kenya. Covers corrugated iron (mabati) rust conversion, Decra stone tile refurbishment, clay tile sealing, and solar heat-reflective thermal barrier coatings.
The Kenyan coast presents severe coatings challenges: saline sea spray, year-round 80%+ humidity, and porous coral rag masonry. Standard paints peel within months; durable protection requires salt-tolerant primers and silicone-acrylic barriers.
Buying luxury KSh 18,000 paint will not stop peeling if applied over powdery plaster. An honest look at the economics of prep work vs paint price per litre.
You receive two bids for the same 4-bedroom house: one for KSh 80,000 and another for KSh 180,000. Here is an honest, line-by-line financial breakdown of what is missing in the cheaper bid.
The definitive engineering guide to cement-sand plaster hydration, carbonation, and moisture testing in Kenya. Explains why premature painting causes saponification and how calibrated Tramex meters prevent coating failure.
Applying wall emulsion to a metal gate or timber door ends in disaster. A complete breakdown of substrate mechanics: matching chemistry to plaster, timber, steel, and masonry.
Painting corrugated iron mabati requires special preparation. Fresh galvanising repels standard paint, while weathered sheets need rust stabilisation. Specialized solar-reflective roof coatings prevent rust while cutting indoor temperatures.
Coastal properties in Kenya face extreme marine environments: airborne sea chlorides, year-round 80%+ humidity, and porous coral rag masonry. Discover the engineering standards governing marine-grade coatings, salt washdowns, and silicone weatherproofing.
The engineering guide to sports surface coatings and regulation line striping in Kenya. Covers acrylic outdoor basketball and tennis court resurfacing, cushioned indoor polyurethane gym floors, line marking regulations, and friction coefficients.
Industrial painting differs fundamentally from decorative work. Warehouses demand engineered systems: high-build epoxy floor coatings, intumescent and zinc-rich steel anti-corrosion primers, forklift line striping, and chemical-resistant wall sealers.
Seamless, chemical-resistant, and capable of bearing forklift traffic without grout joints. A comprehensive guide to when epoxy flooring is an essential engineering choice.
A technical guide to painting and protecting perimeter boundary walls in Kenya. Explains why perimeter walls fail faster than main house walls, how to waterproof wall copings, and how to block rising ground dampness.
Corrugated iron mabati roofing endures extreme solar expansion, rust oxidation, and torrential rain. Professional roof restoration restores weatherproofing, eliminates fastener leaks, and lowers indoor temperatures by up to 5 degrees Celsius.