Duracoat Zinc Phospate Primer is a matt finish architectural coating from DuraCoat (Basco Products Kenya Ltd) designed for Structural Steel & Iron and Galvanized Sheet Metal with a coverage rate of 11 - 14 Sq. Mt/Ltr, and touch-dry in 2 - 4 Hours. Available through Paints Kenya for residential, commercial, and professional painting projects across Kenya.
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.
Premium quality emulsion based on the German Silicone Technology preferred by leading architects worldwide.
A two component Polyurethane resin-based coating cured with isocyanate hardener. It is an industrial and architectural coating characterized by high gloss, quick drying, excellent gloss retention, UV resistance, flexibility, and chemical resistance. 2K polyurethane enamel provides superior appearanc
Duracoat Alkali Resistant Primer is a high quality water based acrylic copolymer primer intended for use on masonry surface to minimize unsightly white salts or "efflorescence" migrating through the applied coating system. The primer forms a barrier over alkali substrates limiting the reaction with atmospheric Carbon Dioxide thus reducing the formation of unsightly white deposits or "efflorescence" on the surface typically associated with coating of highly alkaline fresh masonry.
A high quality primer designed for new and bare wood work on both hard and soft wood. It is hard drying with good penetration and excellent adhesion, is easy to apply. Also recommended for cases where the finish colour is being changed.
Duracoat Bituminous Aluminium Paint is a high quality paint based on bituminous solution and aluminium flakes. It is recommended as a heat reflecting finishing coat on metal pipes, corrugated iron and flat roofs, metal tanks and bitumen felt. It is durable and flexible and has good adhesion to most surfaces.
Duracoat Ceramic Tile Glue is a good quality glue to bond ceramic tiles to wall and floor.
Duracoat Duraplast Weathercoat is a premium quality emulsion paint for application on internal or external walls of buildings. It contains a special fungicide that makes it potent to mould and algae. Duraplast is specially formulated to withstand extreme tropical conditions of high rainfall, humidity and heat.
Duracoat Eggshell Enamel is a semi-gloss oil-based finish for use on walls, wooden surfaces and high traffic areas. It is made from high quality, oil modified alkyd resins and seected light fast pigments. It gives a beautiful eggshell finish
A premium quality smooth flowing primer that provides excellent adhesion and sealing characteristics for interior & exterior surfaces.
This is a high quality emulsion paint designed specially for areas that have high algae, mould and fungal atmospheres, as often found in coastal regions. It is for application on internal or external of buildings.
DuraCoat High Gloss Enamel is based on high quality oil modified alkyd resin and is pigmented with selected lightfast pigments and mineral fillers. DuraCoat High Gloss Enamel is the second quality gloss finish.
DuraCoat Matt Finish is designed for use on wood, school board, metal or concrete surfaces where a matt finish is required. It is based on oil modified synthetic resin and good quality pigments. It provides a good grip for chalk when used on school boards.
Professional paint rollers, synthetic bristle brushes, masking tape, sandpaper, drop sheets, and protective gear for quality application.
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.
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A practical mathematical guide to calculating paint quantities in Kenya. Covers wall surface area formulas, door and window deductions, plaster porosity factors, bucket pack combinations (1L, 4L, 20L), and waste margins.
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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 vague enquiry leads to vague prices that change mid-project. Learn how to prepare property dimensions, surface photos, substrate histories, and finish preferences to get a legally binding, itemized painting quotation.
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