Sika® backing rods is an authoritative polyurethane construction system from Sika Kenya formulated for elastic joint sealing and structural bonding. Engineered with high mechanical resistance, consumption of approx. 2.0 kg/m² per mm thickness, and pot life of ~30 minutes at +25°C. Available through Paints Kenya with manufacturer batch documentation, official Product Data Sheets (PDS), KRA eTIMS invoicing, and scheduled contractor site delivery across Kenya.
Sika® backing rods is an internationally certified polyurethane construction solution from Sika Kenya delivering outstanding durability, adhesion, and protection for building and civil engineering projects across Kenya.
Glory Multipurpose Stain Remover is an eco-friendly surface cleaning concentrate formulated to dissolve heavy grease, soot, shoe scuffs, and organic stains without harming paint films.
DuraCoat WoodTech Polyurethane Wood Seal is a hard glaze, one pack polyurethane finish primarily intended for internal use. It is based on polyurethane modified alkyd. It is suitable for wood flooring work, chipboard, hardboard, woodwork, furniture and all other interior timber surfaces. It preserves and enhances wood grain, resists stains caused by hot water, dilute domestic acids, alcohols and oil.
A high-quality single pack varnish based on polyurethane resin especially formulated to produce a tough, full gloss or matt clear finish.
A high-quality Polyurethane Varnish producing a tough clear gloss finish
A high-performance clear varnish, supplied in two-pack form based on hydroxy-acrylic resin, suitable for interior use.
Type: A homopolymer based adhesive for parquet flooring.
A quick drying oil for application on Interior and Exterior wood surfaces
A nitrocellulose resin based matt sealer for use as a base coat on interior wood to be finished in alkyd based and nitrocellulose single pack varnishes.
Interior and exterior wood stain based on oil modified resin dissolved in White Spirit
Sadolin Stainable Woodfiller is an authoritative matt solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of Varies with cavity dimension, and long-lasting protection across Damaged Hardwood Floors, Window Sills.
A high-quality water based translucent finish for Interior & Exterior use
A quick drying clear varnish based on a blend of high-quality alkyd resin and a special hardening resin.
Duracoat Multipurpose Clear Varnish is a single pack varnish base on Alkyd Modified polyurethane resin to produce tough gloss finish on interior wood work. It is recommended for use as a furniture finish and for general application on new or sanded door panels and frames, counter timber pelmets, skirting boards and wall partitions.
DuraCoat Polyurethane Varnish Stain is a single pack polyurethane finish primarily intended for internal use. It is also suitable as a priming coat prior to overcoating with Duracoat Polyurethane Wood Seal Clear.
Two-component polyurethane chemical-cure clear varnish offering extreme abrasion, alcohol, heat, and water resistance.
Type: A clear blend of organic solvents
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
Clear polyurethane varnishes, deep-penetrating timber stains, and teak oils for interior furniture, hardwood doors, pergolas, and exterior joinery.
High-grab contact adhesives, parquet wood flooring adhesives, tile adhesives, and flexible polyurethane joint sealants for construction.
2K polyurethane acrylic topcoats, fast-drying autobase enamels, 2K clear coats, and body fillers for vehicle repair and refinishing.
Hard-wearing epoxy floor coatings, self-levelling screeds, and polyurethane systems for garages, warehouses, workshops, and commercial premises.
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.
Clear polyurethane varnishes, wood stains, sanding sealers, and exterior yacht varnishes for hardwood doors, pergolas, timber ceilings, and parquet floors.
Water pooling and ponding leaks penetrating concrete slabs into ceilings below.
High-traffic commercial venues experience rapid floor coating abrasion, tyre scuffing, slippery walking surfaces, and fading safety markings that violate safety regulations, yet venue operators cannot tolerate extended downtime for recoating.
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.
Severe rust and pitting on industrial steel beams, gantries, pipelines, and outdoor metal structures.
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.
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.
Dusting concrete, chemical spillage damage, and wheel abrasion from heavy forklifts in active warehouse environments.
Heavy-duty polyurethane resin screeds, thermal shock flooring (-40C to +120C), and food-grade hygienic finishes for commercial kitchens and processing plants across Kenya.
Weatherproof exterior facade painting, elastomeric barrier coatings, boundary perimeter walls, and solar UV protection for residential buildings across Kenya.
Heavy industrial anti-corrosion, blast cleaning preparation (Sa 2.5), zinc-rich primers, and polyurethane topcoats for structural steel across Kenya.
A practical turnover turnaround guide for rental properties in Nairobi and urban Kenya. Details washable silk versus flat matt selection, grease stain blocking, fast 48-hour turnarounds, and standardized rental color palettes.
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.
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.
Repainting multi-storey apartment blocks requires advanced logistics: resident communications, external suspended access or scaffolding, common area stairwell phasing, and high-durability exterior weatherproofing.
Wood is an organic, breathing material that expands and contracts with humidity. Here is how to select penetrating stains, durable varnishes, and marine-grade exterior finishes.
Solid timber doors, mahogany architraves, and kitchen cabinetry demand specialized wood finishes. Learn how professional timber contracting utilizes sanding sealer, wood stains, clear varnishes, and polyurethane enamels to highlight grain while resisting moisture.
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.
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.
Why standard PVA paints bubble over fresh cement plaster. The science of alkali resistance, efflorescence blocking, and deep-penetrating masonry primers.
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.
Waterproofing differs fundamentally from decorative painting. Flat roofs, concrete gutters, retaining walls, and wet areas demand engineered barrier systems: elastomeric polyurethane membranes, cementitious polymer slurries, and torch-on bitumen.
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.
A strategic facility maintenance manual for hotels, safari lodges, restaurants, and entertainment lounges in Kenya. Explains low-season scheduled repainting, antimicrobial kitchen coatings, rapid-curing bar floor resins, and facility readiness for tourist surges and regional sporting events like AFCON PAMOJA 2027.
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.
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.
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.