Crown Paints
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Duco Standard Thinner is an architectural and protective coating manufactured by Crown Paints. Formulated for a clear solvent blend, it delivers reliable film durability and coverage across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities in Kenya.
Refined aliphatic solvent thinner designed for thinning alkyd gloss enamels, oil primers, and cleaning painting tools and equipment.
High-solvency universal paint thinner formulated to reduce viscosity in synthetic enamels, oil primers, and nitrocellulose finishes.
Everyday general-purpose solvent thinner for diluting synthetic enamels and thorough cleaning of brushes, rollers, and paint trays.
Glory Standard Thinner is a versatile fast-evaporating solvent blend formulated for thinning nitrocellulose lacquers, primers, and thoroughly cleaning spray equipment.
Compact standard-length 4-inch mini roller frame built for agile hand control on baseboards, skirting boards, window frames, and kitchen joinery.
Duracoat Zinc Phosphate Primer is a superior quality primer offering ultimate protection against corrosion on ferrous and non ferrous metal surfaces. Duracoat Zinc Phosphate Primer is also suitable for galvanized steel surfaces.
Crown Aqua Glow (water-based enamel) is a premium quality high gloss interior/exterior paint, based on acrylic emulsion, designed for masonry and pro industrial application topcoat for an eco-system. This topcoat offers durable and nonyellowing gloss finish with excellent adhesion and high UV resist
Superior quality alkyd resin based highly washable topcoat with a glossy finish, designed for interior and exterior surfaces. Cement plaster, concrete, block work, rendered surfaces, gypsum board, Wood, Steel, plastic, fibreglass, etc. All the substrates should be suitably primed and undercoated.
A cement-based polymeric texture wall finish made from finest quality minerals, white cement, and polymers.
Product DescriptionCrown Shieldex Silk is a premium quality flexible, design textured topcoat, based on special acrylic emulsion. It is designed for outstanding UV protection and high crack-bridging performances.
Superior quality alkyd resin based highly washable topcoat with a glossy finish, designed for interior and exterior surfaces. Substrates: Suitably primed and undercoated, cement plaster, concrete, block work, rendered surfaces, Gypsum board, Wood, Steel, plastic, fibreglass, etc.
A combination of plasticized resin, aggregate, pigment and glass beads supplied in powder form. Conforms to the British Standards (BS) specifications, 3262: Part 1/1989 and Kenya Standard KS 2157-1: 2008.
Premium quality emulsion based on the German Silicone Technology preferred by leading architects worldwide.
Pre-taped masking film with a 1.1-metre drop designed for masking standard residential windows, kitchen base cabinets, bathroom fixtures, and half-height wall panels.
A premium vinyl-reinforced interior wall paint providing a tough, wipeable matt film that withstands light scrubbing better than standard emulsions.
Sadolin 1K Synthetic Automotive Enamel is an authoritative high-gloss solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 12 - 14 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Commercial Truck Bodies, Matatus & Buses.
Plascon 2-Pack Polyurethane Varnish is an advanced gloss polyurethane coating from Kansai Plascon delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 12 - 14 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across High-Traffic Parquet Floors, Bar Counters.
Professional paint rollers, synthetic bristle brushes, masking tape, sandpaper, drop sheets, and protective gear for quality application.
Standard thinners, epoxy thinners, mineral turpentine, and paint strippers formulated for proper dilution and equipment cleanup.
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.
A true professional painting job is quiet, systematic, and clean long before it becomes colourful. Here is the full sequential anatomy of how a proper painting contract is executed.
Comparing water repellency, microporous breathability, and fungal resistance across exterior wall systems and architectural masonry finishes in Kenya.
Hiring the wrong painting contractor leads to ruined floors, diluted paint, missed deadlines, and cost disputes. Use this 8-point vetting checklist to evaluate contractors, verify references, and review insurance coverage.
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.
A professional painting quotation is a legally binding specification document. It must detail surface preparation protocols, verified paint product lines, spreading rates, protective masking, scaffolding, cleanup, payment milestones, and warranties.
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.
Turnover painting for rental properties is an investment in tenant quality and rental yield. Learn how smart landlords balance budget contract coatings, durable washable zones, and rapid 48-hour turnarounds to eliminate rental vacancy.
Buying paint is only half the budget. A successful painting project requires the right sundries: masking tape, drop cloths, skimming fillers, assorted sandpaper grits, quality rollers, and cleaning solvents.
Applying a single thick coat to save time causes sagging and patchy coverage, while over-diluting paint with water forces four watery coats. The industry standard remains one primer coat followed by two full-strength topcoats.
Why standard PVA paints bubble over fresh cement plaster. The science of alkali resistance, efflorescence blocking, and deep-penetrating masonry primers.
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.
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 paint by guesswork leads to half-empty 20L drums sitting in garages or running out mid-wall with mismatched tint batches. Here is the mathematical formula for paint estimation.
Over 80% of coating complaints in Kenya are blamed on "bad paint." In reality, the paint failed because it was applied over dust, trapped moisture, oil, or uncured plaster.