Crown Roof Paint is an architectural and protective coating manufactured by Crown Paints. Formulated for an alkyd-based coating with a semi-glossy finish designed for the protection of galvanized roofs and exposed steelwork, it delivers reliable film durability and coverage across residential, commercial, and industrial facilities in Kenya.
An alkyd-based coating with a semi-glossy finish designed for the protection of galvanized roofs and exposed steelwork.
A water based acrylic coating, specifically formulated for use as a tennis court top coat dressing.
A heavy-duty exterior silicone-modified acrylic coating engineered to withstand equatorial sun, heavy rainfall, and fungal growth in Kenya.
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.
Duracoat Bituminous Composition for Water Tanks is a non-toxic paint suitable for the interior coating of steel tanks used for drinking water storage. It can be applied to most surfaces including steel and cement. It is bitumen based.
Duracoat Bituminous Aluminium Paint is a high quality paint based on bituminous solution and aluminium flakes. It is recommended as a heat reflecting finishing coat on metal pipes, corrugated iron and flat roofs, metal tanks and bitumen felt. It is durable and flexible and has good adhesion to most surfaces.
Crown Covermatt Emulsion: Cost effective. Breathable. Good opacity and spread rate. Quick drying. No primer required on new or previously painted sound masonry surfaces.
Deco Coat is an established Kenyan architectural, industrial, and decorative paint brand manufactured by Three Bees Decorex Limited. Engineered for local climatic conditions, trade contractors, and commercial developers, Deco Coat formulations deliver high opacity, dependable durability, and accessible pricing across residential, institutional, and infrastructure projects in Kenya.
A 5-year life-cycle cost analysis comparing economy PVA paint with 100% acrylic premium coatings in Kenya. Analyzes pigment volume concentration, washability cycles, repainting frequency, and total cost of ownership.
A realistic breakdown of house painting costs in Kenya. Learn how paint materials, preparation fillers, scaffolding, and fundi labour add up, and how to avoid costly surprises.
Navigating painting costs in Kenya requires understanding the core drivers: labour square-metre rates, premium vs economy paint pricing, surface preparation intensity, and scaffolding access. Here is an honest estimating framework.
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.
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 comprehensive breakdown of overlooked painting expenses in Kenya. Learn how surface prep materials, scaffolding hire, upcountry transport surcharges, and waste disposal impact your final budget.
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.
Applying the final paint coat too early in the construction sequence invites scuffs from electricians, plumbers, and carpenters. Here is the definitive schedule for site sequencing.
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.
Painting a newly built home requires strict chemical and moisture discipline. Fresh plaster is highly alkaline and damp. Premature coating causes saponification and peeling. Here is the professional plaster-to-topcoat protocol.
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.
Closing your business to paint means lost revenue; painting during office hours means coughing employees and paint-stained laptops. Here is how phased commercial execution works.
You receive two bids for the same 4-bedroom house: one for KSh 80,000 and another for KSh 180,000. Here is an honest, line-by-line financial breakdown of what is missing in the cheaper bid.
Painting small apartments and bedsitters requires rapid turnaround, smart light-maximizing colour schemes, durable washable emulsions for high-touch walls, and tight cost control between tenant changeovers.
Hiring the wrong painting contractor leads to ruined floors, diluted paint, missed deadlines, and cost disputes. Use this 8-point vetting checklist to evaluate contractors, verify references, and review insurance coverage.
Reactive painting after massive peeling has occurred costs 3x more than scheduled preventative maintenance. Learn how multi-year painting service plans preserve commercial building value through regular touch-ups, washdowns, and inspection cycles.
From diamond rasping and sugar soap washing to skim coat sanding and moisture metering. A step-by-step masterclass in professional wall preparation.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.