Crown Economy Undercoat is an architectural and protective coating manufactured by Crown Paints. Formulated for an oil based economical undercoat for interior and exterior use, it delivers reliable film durability and coverage across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities in Kenya.
An oil based economical undercoat for interior and exterior use.
An alkyd-based undercoat for interior and exterior use.
The trade painter's benchmark P120 fine grit aluminium oxide sandpaper. Engineered for drywall joint smoothing, sanding wall putty, and pre-paint wood preparation.
Water based, 3 in 1 (primer/ sealer/ undercoat) for timber and (untreated) hardboard.
A water-based primer for interior and exterior masonry surfaces. Based on alkali resistant emulsion.
A premium quality multi purpose undercoat which ensures good weathering and obliterating properties. Suitable for interior and exterior use on all types of surfaces.
An Economy quality multi purpose undercoat which ensures good obliterating properties. Suitable for interior and exterior use on all types of surfaces.
A high-opacity intermediate alkyd undercoat designed to build film thickness and provide a smooth, uniform foundation for gloss enamels.
A premium quality smooth flowing primer that provides excellent adhesion and sealing characteristics for interior & exterior surfaces.
High-build synthetic alkyd undercoat designed to obliterate dark backgrounds and provide an anchor base for gloss topcoats.
Medium P100 aluminium oxide sandpaper sheets designed for general surface preparation, intermediate wood sanding, and smoothing wall putty patches.
Extra-fine P180 sandpaper sheets for finishing drywall joints, smoothing high-spec skim plaster, and preparing surfaces for silk or sheen paints.
Plascon Acrylic Primer Sealer Undercoat is an advanced matt water-based coating from Kansai Plascon delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 10 - 12 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across New Interior Plaster, Repaired Masonry.
Sadolin Budget Undercoat is an authoritative matt solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 10 - 12 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Rental Unit Woodwork, General Timber Trim.
Sadolin High Opacity Undercoat is an authoritative matt solvent-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 12 - 14 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Interior Hardwood Doors, Exterior Timber Trim.
Plascon Universal Undercoat is an advanced matt solvent-based coating from Kansai Plascon delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 10 - 12 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Primed Woodwork, Primed Metal Gates.
Glory Universal Undercoat White is an oil-based preparatory coating providing high obliteration, superior adhesion, and a smooth sandable base for gloss and eggshell enamels.
High-build 2-component epoxy barrier intermediate undercoat engineered to build 100–150 µm film thickness per pass, blocking moisture and chemical permeation on steel and concrete.
Penetrating wall primers, alkali-resistant sealers, and smooth acrylic skimming putties to prepare concrete, plaster, and drywall before painting.
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.
Skipping the primer is the single most expensive mistake in painting. Here is how primers, undercoats, and topcoats work together as a three-part structural system.
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.
A shade that looks calming on a Pinterest photo from Scandinavia often feels stark, blinding, or strangely yellow under intense Kenyan equatorial sunshine. Here is how light dictates colour.
Why traditional bitumen fails on exposed concrete roofs under UV index 11+, and how polymer-modified cementitious elastomeric systems bridge thermal cracks.
Bubbles and blisters under your paint film are warning flares. Whether caused by trapped moisture vapour or direct solar heat during painting, here is how to diagnose and cure them.