Crown Rust Remover is an architectural and protective coating manufactured by Crown Paints. Formulated for an aqueous solution of surfactants and organic acids in water, it delivers reliable film durability and coverage across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities in Kenya.
An aqueous solution of surfactants and organic acids in water.
DuraCoat Rust Remover is designed for removal of rust material from ferrous surfaces. It is Phosphoric Acid based, and is used where removal of rust is required without damaging the metal component.
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.
Glory Rust Remover & Metal Conditioner is a phosphoric-acid chemical converter that dissolves rust and converts iron oxide into a stable, paintable iron phosphate layer.
Sadolin Timberit Timber Treatment is an authoritative matt solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 6 - 8 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Roof Purlins & Rafters, Structural Softwood.
Putty for interior and exterior bedding and glazing glasses
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.
Lead-free, rust-inhibiting solvent-based alkyd red oxide primer engineered for superior rust prevention on steel gates, window frames, and ironwork across Kenya.
Glory Auto Body Filler Steel Grade is a heavy-duty, metallic-reinforced polyester filler providing extreme compressive strength, water impermeability, and rust-seam reinforcement.
Heavy-duty 4-row carbon steel wire scratch brush with an integrated hardened steel chisel scraper tip. The trade benchmark for aggressive rust, mill scale, and flaking paint removal from structural steelwork.
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.
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.
Potable water certified solvent-free epoxy linings and chemical-resistant polyurethane systems for underground concrete water reservoirs, sewage treatment sumps, and chemical containment.
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.
High-bay warehouse interior walls, structural columns, loading dock coatings, and perimeter dust control for industrial logistics centers across Kenya.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding active electrochemical passivation vs passive barrier coats on industrial factory trusses, security gates, and coastal steelwork.
A practical architectural solution to red volcanic soil dust staining in Kenya. Explains dirt-pickup-resistant (DPIR) acrylic polymer chemistry, architectural skirting plinth bands, and gravel splash aprons.
Most people buy paint for the colour, but colour is only the pigment. Behind the hue lies a microscopic resin barrier fighting UV radiation, rain, carbonation, and atmospheric dust.
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.
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.
A technical diagnostic guide for diaspora Kenyans finishing houses that have stood exposed to the elements. Covers weathered plaster inspection, moisture testing, crack consolidation, and efflorescence remediation.
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.
Applying regular paint over a damp wall is like putting a band-aid on a broken pipe. A technical breakdown of hydrostatic pressure, elastomeric membranes, and crystalline slurries.
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.
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.
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.
Kenya’s climate is beautiful but unforgiving: rich red volcanic soil, blistering UV sunlight, and heavy downpours. How to pick exterior palettes that look stunning and resist staining.
How modern solvent paste strippers dissolve 8+ layers of aged alkyd enamel and lead-based paints without scorched wood, gouged plaster, or airborne toxic dust.
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.
That chalky white crystalline crust blooming across your brick or plaster is efflorescence. It is not mould; it is migrating mineral salts pushed out by evaporating moisture.
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.
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.