Duracoat Ceiling Paint is a matt finish architectural coating from DuraCoat (Basco Products Kenya Ltd) designed for Gypsum Boards and Ceilings & Plasterboard with a coverage rate of 10 - 12 Sq. Mt/Ltr, and touch-dry in 20 - 30 Minutes. Available through Paints Kenya for residential, commercial, and professional painting projects across Kenya.
Specifically formulated for ceilings, Duracoat Ceiling Paint is ultra flat, hiding common ceiling imperfections for a look that is virtually flawless. It provides ample open time to ensure minimal lapping and has minimal spatter.
Sadolin Rainshield® Water-Repellent Masonry Paint is an authoritative matt water-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 9 - 11 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Weather-Beaten Gable Walls, Wind-Driven Rain Facades.
Sadolin Road Marking Paint White (Reflective) is an authoritative matt white solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 3 - 4 m²/L (heavy film build for road lines), and long-lasting protection across Asphalt Road Surfaces, Concrete Highways.
Sadolin Road Marking Paint Yellow (Reflective) is an authoritative matt yellow solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 3 - 4 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across No-Parking Curbs, Highway Centerlines.
Sadolin Weatherguard® Exterior Masonry Paint is an authoritative matt water-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 10 - 12 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Exterior Cement Plaster, Boundary Walls.
Sadolin Paint Remover & Stripper is an authoritative clear gel solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 2 - 4 m²/L (depending on paint layers), and long-lasting protection across Old Varnished Doors, Flaking Exterior Paint.
Heavy-gauge expanded galvanized metal roller grid with reinforced top hooks. Suspends directly inside standard 15-litre and 20-litre paint buckets to convert them into high-production rolling stations.
Flexible snap-on paint can pouring spout lid. Seals the rim gutter of standard 1L and 4L paint cans to pour paint cleanly into trays and kettles without messy drips down the side of the can.
Heavy-duty 3-inch chisel paint scraper built for high-production paint stripping across large wall sections, timber weatherboards, and concrete surfaces.
Sadolin Bituminous Black Protection Paint is an authoritative gloss black solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 6 - 8 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Underground Steel Pipes, Vehicle Chassis Frames.
Versatile 1.5-inch synthetic paint brush ideal for door architraves, skirting boards, stair railings, and general interior trim work. Balanced bristle density provides generous paint reservoir capacity and smooth leveling.
Sadolin Aluminox Aluminium Heat-Reflective Paint is an authoritative metallic lustre solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 12 - 14 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Fuel Storage Tanks, Exposed Industrial Pipework.
Sadolin Bituminous Aluminium Solar Reflective Roof Paint is an authoritative metallic silver solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 7 - 9 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Bituminous Roofing Felt, Corrugated Iron Roofs.
Sadolin Heavy-Duty Floor Paint is an authoritative semi-gloss solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 10 - 12 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Domestic Garage Floors, Workshop Concrete.
Sadolin Roofguard® Acrylic Roof Paint is an authoritative semi-gloss water-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 9 - 11 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Corrugated Iron Roof Sheets, Concrete Roofing Tiles.
Heavy-duty 4-inch wide synthetic wall brush built for massive paint transfer on expansive exterior masonry, stone boundary walls, and timber decks. Delivers high output where roller frames cannot fit.
The quintessential painter's workhorse 2-inch synthetic brush. Balances paint holding capacity with crisp cutting control, making it the primary choice for ceiling line cutting, window trims, and flush door leaf coating.
Heavy-duty 2.5-inch synthetic paint brush offering broad coverage with excellent edge retention. Engineered for swift cutting-in of extensive commercial wall surfaces, broad architraves, and exterior trim.
Washable interior silk and matt emulsions for homes and offices, plus durable weatherproof exterior paints for boundary walls and facades.
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.
Porous coastal coral rag stone and coastal plaster rapidly deteriorate under ocean salt spray, high humidity, and driving monsoon rain, resulting in salt crystallisation spalling, stubborn black fungal mould, and widespread paint delamination.
High chemical alkalinity (pH 12 to 14) in fresh Portland cement plaster burns standard paint pigments, while migrating capillary moisture deposits soluble mineral salts (efflorescence) beneath the film, resulting in unsightly white crystalline crusts, chalking, and blistering.
Turnover repaint jobs frequently fail due to bleeding of stubborn oil, soot, water tide marks, and marker pens through standard water-based emulsion paint, coupled with rough, unfilled wall anchor holes that degrade rental presentation.
Parapet walls and open balconies suffer severe water infiltration through unsealed masonry coping joints, cracked 90-degree internal corners, and flat slabs without proper drainage slopes, driving moisture directly into living spaces below.
Commercial outdoor murals and public art installations in Kenya suffer rapid failure from moisture ingress through unsealed boundary wall copings, severe UV pigment fading, traffic soot contamination, and defacement without protective clear topcoats.
White chalky salt crusts and flaking plaster caused by moisture rising through masonry foundations.
Water pooling and ponding leaks penetrating concrete slabs into ceilings below.
Fine architectural interior painting for living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens, and gypsum ceilings across Kenya with full floor masking and dustless sanding.
Complete architectural coating execution for newly constructed residential houses, villas, and multi-unit developments across Kenya with proper plaster curing protocols.
High-build acrylic roof membranes, rust conversion, solar heat reflectance, and leak prevention for corrugated metal and tile roofs across Kenya.
Painting over a damp wall is the fastest way to waste money in Kenya. Understand the difference between rising damp, penetrating damp, and condensation before opening a tin.
Nothing is more disappointing than stepping back after painting to find roller stripes, flashing, and patchy spots. Learn why paint flashes and how to achieve a uniform finish.
Exterior walls with peeling paint, powdery chalking, and bleached fading cannot simply be painted over. Successful restoration requires forensic diagnosis, high-pressure washing, stabilizing primer application, and high-performance weatherguard coatings.
Peeling paint is not just unsightly; it is a sign of complete mechanical delamination. Here is how to diagnose whether moisture, poor adhesion, or skim coat failure caused the peeling.
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.
Painting a newly built home requires strict chemical and moisture discipline. Fresh plaster is highly alkaline and damp. Premature coating causes saponification and peeling. Here is the professional plaster-to-topcoat protocol.
Renovating an older Kenyan property means dealing with ten layers of unknown paint, chalking, water stains, and aged oil gloss. Here is how to achieve a brand-new finish that lasts.
Transforming indoor living spaces requires tailored sheen selection, zero-VOC formulations for family health, careful furniture masking, and staged room scheduling so daily life continues smoothly during painting.
Reactive painting after massive peeling has occurred costs 3x more than scheduled preventative maintenance. Learn how multi-year painting service plans preserve commercial building value through regular touch-ups, washdowns, and inspection cycles.
Commercial colour design is about performance: keeping employees alert, expressing corporate identity, and choosing durable sheens that survive hundreds of daily visitors.
Exterior facade painting in Kenya demands rigorous surface preparation: pressure washing, masonry crack stitching, alkali-resistant sealing, and pure acrylic or silicone topcoats capable of surviving equatorial sun and monsoon rains.
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.
Wiping mould with household bleach only bleaches the surface while fungal roots survive inside plaster pores. A permanent fix requires biocidal sterilisation, moisture control, and fungicidal paints.
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.