Crown Paints, Duracoat, Plascon, and Sadolin are considered the top brands in Kenya.
Crown Paints is the market leader, followed by Duracoat (Basco), Plascon, and Sadolin.
Crown Paints and Duracoat WeatherGuard exterior paints are known for long durability.
Imported luxury paints like Benjamin Moore and premium Crown Paints ranges.
Budget paints are available from Rangi Paint Store and generic local brands, starting around KES 500 per litre.
Duracoat WeatherGuard and Crown Permacote are the most trusted.
Crown Vinyl Silk and Duracoat Silk Vinyl are top choices for washable, durable finishes.
Acrylic-based paints like Crown WeatherGuard are ideal for sun, rain, and humidity.
Crown Paints, Duracoat, and Sadolin are locally manufactured.
Benjamin Moore, Kansai Plascon, and Jotun are examples of imported brands.
KES 1,200 – 3,500 depending on brand and finish.
KES 5,500 – 15,000.
KES 400 – 1,200 depending on brand and finish.
Differences in brand, quality, finish, and durability affect pricing.
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Yes, they last longer, cover better, and resist fading.
Yes, but surface prep and applying primer are crucial.
Rangi Paint Store offers competitive pricing with delivery.
Yes, buying 20 litres is usually more cost-effective per litre than smaller packs.
Yes, especially during promotions or for bulk purchases.
60–80 square metres with two coats.
80–120 litres, depending on room size and coats.
30–35 litres for two coats.
8–12 litres.
Multiply wall area (length × height) and divide by the paint’s coverage rate on the label.
Yes, it consumes more paint due to rough surfaces.
Usually 2–3 medium rooms.
8–10 square metres on smooth walls.
Ceilings usually need less paint since they don’t get much wear — about 20% less than walls.
Some suppliers like Rangi Paint Store accept returns if tins are unopened.
Two coats minimum.
Two to three coats for solid coverage.
Yes, if the surface is clean and not peeling.
Not recommended; primer improves adhesion.
Yes, sanding smooths surfaces for better results.
No, always clean first.
Rollers for speed, brushes for detail.
They use both depending on surface and speed required.
It can drip, crack, and dry unevenly.
Yes, always stir to mix pigments evenly.
Yes, but primer is needed first.
Yes, but seal the MDF with primer.
It absorbs unevenly and swells.
Two primer coats + two top coats.
Yes, always seal.
Apply sealers or waterproof varnish.
Yes, with pilot holes.
No, plywood is stronger.
Affordable, smooth surface, easy to cut.
Weak against water, less strong than plywood.
Hides wall imperfections, great for bedrooms.
Durable and washable, great for living rooms.
Doors, skirting boards, and high-traffic areas.
A soft sheen, durable, ideal for kitchens and bathrooms.
Water-based paint for walls and ceilings.
Oil-based paint for wood and metal.
Flat white matte.
Gloss or satin finishes.
Moisture-resistant paint like Crown Kitchen & Bathroom.
Washable paints such as Duracoat Silk Vinyl.
Clean, sand, fill cracks, and apply primer.
Only if it’s peeling or damaged.
Let fresh plaster dry for at least 28 days.
About 2–4 hours.
No, fix dampness first.
Yes, remove dirt and grease.
Yes, but use masonry primer first.
Yes, for gloss and enamel paints.
Not recommended. Remove wallpaper first.
Yes, always sand wood for better adhesion.
2–4 hours for water-based paints.
Wait 2–6 hours depending on the paint.
8–12 years with good preparation.
5–8 years before repainting.
Moisture, poor prep, and low-quality paint.
Yes, usually within 2–3 years if unopened.
Keep in a cool, dry place with lid tightly sealed.
Yes, if it hasn’t hardened or smelled bad.
About 24–36 months unopened.
Yes, UV rays cause fading.
Moisture, poor prep, or applying over dirt.
Too much paint or painting over damp walls.
Moisture trapped under paint.
Exposure to sunlight.
Oil-based paints yellow over time.
Fresh paint or old stock.
Poor roller technique or low-quality paint.
Weathering of exterior paint over years.
Scrape, sand, and repaint with primer.
Remove bubbles, allow wall to dry, and repaint.
Oil-based enamel paints.
Epoxy or floor enamel.
Paint with additives that prevent mould growth.
Special intumescent coatings for fire resistance.
Vinyl silk or acrylic paints that can be wiped.
Not recommended; formulas differ.
Yes, for water-based paints, but only up to 10%.
Yes, using universal colourants.
Yes, but sand and prime first.
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