Painting and decorating don’t always need a professional — with the right tools, tips, and techniques, you can handle many projects at home. From choosing colours, repainting walls, preventing cracks, to painting furniture, DIY projects save money and give your space a personal touch.
At Rangipaint Supplies, we’ve compiled the most common DIY & Home Improvement FAQs to guide homeowners, tenants, and first-time painters in Kenya. Whether you’re updating a rental unit, refreshing a living room, or adding colour to your furniture, these FAQs will give you the confidence to get started.
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DIY & Home Improvement FAQs
Use affordable but durable paints like Crown Vinyl Matt or Duracoat Emulsion.
Clean, sand, apply primer, then two coats of paint using rollers for smoothness.
Yes, if the old paint is in good condition. Otherwise, scrape and prime for best results.
Wash walls with bleach solution, let dry, then apply anti-fungal paint.
Use a medium-nap roller (3/8″ to 1/2″) for most interior walls.
Yes. Use Duracoat Wood Varnish or Crown Gloss with sanding for smooth finish.
Apply thin coats, allow proper drying, and avoid painting in extreme heat.
Water-based emulsions like Crown Vinyl Matt are the easiest and most forgiving.
Light shades like white, cream, and light grey make rooms appear larger.
Popular colours include sage green, pastel beige, navy blue, and modern greys.
