Duracoat Rust Guard Metal Primer is an industrial protective coating from DuraCoat (Basco Products) designed for corrosion protection and priming on steel, iron, and metal surfaces. Supplied by Paints Kenya for contractors, fabricators, and commercial developments across Kenya.
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.
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.
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 Roofguard® Acrylic Roof Paint is an authoritative semi-gloss water-based coating from Sadolin Paints delivering exceptional durability, coverage of 9 - 11 m²/L, and long-lasting protection across Corrugated Iron Roof Sheets, Concrete Roofing Tiles.
Glory Roof Paint Gloss Alkyd is a weather-resistant gloss enamel formulated with anti-corrosive inhibitors to protect corrugated iron roofing sheets from rust and sun fade.
Glory Acrylic Roof Coating is a 100% pure acrylic water-based roof paint providing superior UV resistance, elastomeric crack bridging, and direct adhesion to tiles and galvanized iron.
Specialized roof coating engineered to protect corrugated iron sheets (mabati) and concrete tiles against intense sun and heavy rain.
DuraCoat Roof Paint is designed for use on iron roofing sheets as a finish coat and is manufactured using the finest light fast pigments. It gives a tough durable film which has excellent durability in open weather.
Basco Value Roof Paint is designed for use on iron roofing sheets as a finish coat and is manufactured using the finest light fast pigments. It gives a tough durable film which has excellent durability in open weather.
Putty for interior and exterior bedding and glazing glasses
Duracoat Rooftec Self Priming Acrylic Roof Paint is an extremely durable, weather resistance and fully flexible coating for roofs. The tough formulation is resistant to UV light and offers superior water resistance. Advanced pigments and light stabilisers ensure that the wide range of colours remain true.
A new generation water based 100% acrylic long life, interior, exterior coating for high traffic areas that need a washable and durable coating.
An alkyd-based coating with a semi-glossy finish designed for the protection of galvanized roofs and exposed steelwork.
Duracoat Royale SunProof is a super premium range extremely durable and fully flexible coating for roofs. The Advanced pigments and light stabilisers ensure that the wide range of colours remain true.
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.
Anti-corrosion metal primers, high-gloss enamel paints, zinc phosphate coatings, and heat-resistant finishes for gates, structural steel, and machinery.
Reliable cementitious waterproofing slurries, elastomeric acrylic membranes, and bitumen primers for flat roofs, wet areas, and water tanks.
2K polyurethane acrylic topcoats, fast-drying autobase enamels, 2K clear coats, and body fillers for vehicle repair and refinishing.
High-grab contact adhesives, parquet wood flooring adhesives, tile adhesives, and flexible polyurethane joint sealants for construction.
Standard thinners, epoxy thinners, mineral turpentine, and paint strippers formulated for proper dilution and equipment cleanup.
Washable interior silk and matt emulsions for homes and offices, plus durable weatherproof exterior paints for boundary walls and facades.
Severe rust and pitting on industrial steel beams, gantries, pipelines, and outdoor metal structures.
Water pooling and ponding leaks penetrating concrete slabs into ceilings below.
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.
100% pure acrylic exterior weather-shield paints engineered to resist extreme equatorial UV radiation, driving rain, and algae growth on facades and boundary walls.
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.
Potable water certified solvent-free epoxy linings and chemical-resistant polyurethane systems for underground concrete water reservoirs, sewage treatment sumps, and chemical containment.
High-build acrylic roof membranes, rust conversion, solar heat reflectance, and leak prevention for corrugated metal and tile roofs across Kenya.
Heavy industrial anti-corrosion, blast cleaning preparation (Sa 2.5), zinc-rich primers, and polyurethane topcoats for structural steel across Kenya.
Structured, transparent painting and coating services engineered for Kenyans living abroad. Features verified digital inspections, daily video walk-throughs, laboratory color sampling, stage-gated milestones, and formal KRA e-TIMS invoicing.
Engineered multi-layer moisture barrier contracting for flat concrete roofs, parapet walls, wet areas, basements, and water retaining structures across Kenya.
Weatherproof exterior facade painting, elastomeric barrier coatings, boundary perimeter walls, and solar UV protection for residential buildings across Kenya.
High-bay warehouse interior walls, structural columns, loading dock coatings, and perimeter dust control for industrial logistics centers across Kenya.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Why traditional bitumen fails on exposed concrete roofs under UV index 11+, and how polymer-modified cementitious elastomeric systems bridge thermal cracks.
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.
A preventative maintenance manual for overseas owners of unoccupied Kenyan properties. Covers passive cross-ventilation, anti-fungal paint systems, roof drain inspections, and damp prevention protocols.
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.