Duracoat Fungicidal Matt Emulsion is a matt finish architectural coating from DuraCoat (Basco Products Kenya Ltd) designed for Cement Plaster & Stucco and Concrete & Masonry with a coverage rate of Smooth plaster 14-16 Sq.MT/LtrWood float plaster 11-13 Sq.MT/LtrRough Cast 5-7 Sq.MT/Ltr, and touch-dry in 10 - 15 Minutes. Available through Paints Kenya for residential, commercial, and professional painting projects across Kenya.
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 Real Roc textured paint is formulated by using special type of acrylic resin. It contains inert pigments, fillers, tough aggregates and unique additives to resist fungus, algae and mould growth. It protects the exterior surfaces from extreme conditions.
Duracoat Sandtex Textured Finish is a high build textured coating that contains mould resistant fungicides. It is suitable for both interior and exterior decoration in domestic and commercial properties.
Crown Damp Protek: Crown Damp Protek is primarily used on walls, foundations, and basements to address moisture issues from the ground soil/roof ceilings. It is recommended for damp proof purposes to prevent moisture damage on walls, ceilings, building roofs, terraces,
ACRISYL DECORA is a wall coating for exteriors enriched with shiny crystals that creates a typical granite and natural stone finish characterised by tiny reflective points.With a base of acrylic-siloxanic binder, it creates a protective coating with excellent water repellency and good water vapour permeability. It produces surfaces with high impermeability to atmospheric pollutants, protecting surfaces from the onset of moulds and algae.Due to its characteristics ACRISYL DECORA is also suitable for decorative finishes on external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS).
High-build, rapid-drying timber pore-filling sealer engineered to establish a flat, glass-smooth base before varnish or lacquer coats.
ACRISYL KP 1 is an outdoor wall coating with an acrylic-siloxane binder base, excellent resistance to water and permeability to vapour, with a compact finish. It creates a rough layer resistant to the aggressive action of weathering.Its curved granules give it a filling and masking power that smoothes out any irregularities on the surface. Produces an effect very similar to that of mineral plasters. ACRISYL KP 1 is especially suitable for restoration works.
CRISYL PITTURA is a water-based outdoor paint with a base of acrylic-siloxanic resins in aqueous dispersion and filler aggregates, to protect outdoor wall surfaces. It is suitable to re paint wall finishing coating on thermal insulating system. With features like high water repellence, high washing resistance, resistance to atmospheric agents, pollution and the alkaline environment typical of concrete surfaces and plasters in general.The best looking results are achieved by applying on very regular, firmly compact surfaces containing inert substances with a fine grain size.
Duracoat Tile Grout is a cement based fine powder filler for Tile joints. It contains special binder, water proofing additive, Efflorescence reducing additive and inert aggregates. It is supplied in three standard colors.
Glory Fungicidal Wash is a potent biocidal sterilization solution formulated to eradicate black mould, green algae, lichen, and fungal spores from masonry prior to painting.
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 Health Protect has been developed to ensure sustainable protection against bacteria and mould. It has been proven to minimize the spread of disease and infection including Antibiotic resistant Super Bugs such as MRSA, Salmonella, E.Coli and others. It helps to reduce the risk of potential infections for the lifetime of the paint. Duracoat Health Protect has been tested by an external independent laboratory according to the ISO 22196:2007.
Interior Matt emulsion paint based on a blend of special acrylic emulsions and carefully selected pigments offering higher hiding and maximum protection on interior surfaces.
Interior Emulsion with a silky finish which is extremely tough and washable. Based on a high-quality modified acrylic copolymer emulsion incorporated with special Bactericides to fight bacterial and fungus growth.
Crown Transeal is an acrylic emulsion which has a white opaque appearance in the container but produces a clear, non-yellowing, washable and glossy film after application and drying. It is totally compatible with other Crown water-based coatings.
Duracoat Vinyl Silk Emulsion is designed to give a tough, durable sheen (silky) finish with outstanding washability. The paint film works to prevent stains from penetrating the surface and ensures easy cleanability.
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
Pure acrylic matt architectural coating providing weather resistance, UV stability, and rich colour retention on dry cement plaster.
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.
White chalky salt crusts and flaking plaster caused by moisture rising through masonry foundations.
High-build acrylic roof membranes, rust conversion, solar heat reflectance, and leak prevention for corrugated metal and tile roofs across Kenya.
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.
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.
The definitive engineering guide to cement-sand plaster hydration, carbonation, and moisture testing in Kenya. Explains why premature painting causes saponification and how calibrated Tramex meters prevent coating failure.
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.
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.
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.
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.