Du Supergloss
From KES 1,100
- 4L — KES 3,100
- 1L — KES 1,100
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Gloss & Enamel
Gloss and enamel paints in Nairobi for doors, windows, gates and metalwork — Crown and DuraCoat finishes with live KES prices, tinting options and dispatch from Metumi Paints Centre.
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Gloss & enamel paints for joinery and metal
Walls get emulsion; doors, frames, skirting and gates usually need gloss or enamel. These harder-wearing finishes deliver the sheen clients notice at the entrance and the wipe-clean surface that survives handprints. Metumi stocks Crown and DuraCoat gloss families — Supergloss, aquagloss / aquaglow water-wise options, eggshell, economy gloss and polyurethane finishes — so you can match durability and sheen to each element of the house.
Traditional oil-based gloss still appears on many Kenyan specifications for toughness on metal gates and high-abuse doors. Water-based gloss and aquaglow-type products reduce odour and speed recoats on occupied homes. Eggshell offers a softer mid-sheen when full mirror gloss feels too sharp. Polyurethane finishes step up chemical and abrasion resistance for premium joinery. Pick the chemistry for the substrate and the schedule, not only the colour name on a lid.
System painting: primer, undercoat, gloss
Lasting gloss work is a system. Bare wood needs primer; many doors need universal undercoat; then one or two gloss coats sanded lightly between. Painting gloss straight over dusty emulsion or flaking old enamel is a short-cut to peeling. Stock the related products from primers, sealers & undercoats and thinners from thinners & solvents when your product requires them. Brushes and rollers live under accessories & tools.
Colour matching trim to walls
Designers often keep walls in silk emulsion and trim in a related gloss white or accent. Use chart codes and our tinting service so skirting and frames match across floors. Brand deep-dives: Crown gloss lines and DuraCoat gloss lines. Wall colours themselves sit in interior emulsion.
Pricing packs for doors vs estates
A single house may need only a few litres of gloss; an apartment block can burn through 4L tins room by room. Check from-prices on the cards below and in the gloss catalogue filter. Estate contractors should fold gloss into bulk quotes with emulsions and primers so nothing is missing on paint day. Delivery details: paint delivery Kenya. General help: buy paint Nairobi.
Gloss & enamel products
Explore stocked gloss and enamel options below, then complete the system with the right primer.
Trim paint is where craftsmanship shows. Orange peel, brush marks and flashing usually come from rushing recoat times, skipping undercoat, or using a wall roller on a door. Use quality brushes for panels, maintain a wet edge, and sand lightly between coats on premium jobs. For estate packages, standardise one gloss white (or agreed accent) across all units so maintenance teams can reorder without hunting mixed leftovers.
Metal gates near roads collect dust and need thorough degreasing before primer. Timber that still reads damp should not receive finish coats — fix moisture first. When in doubt, bring a door photo or chip of the old coating; matching sheen and undertone matters as much as the colour name on the tin.
Du Aquagloss
From KES 1,100
- 4L — KES 3,300
- 1L — KES 1,100
Du Eggshell
From KES 1,300
- 4L — KES 3,600
- 1L — KES 1,300
Crown Supergloss
From KES 1,100
- 4L — KES 3,200
- 1L — KES 1,100
Crown Vesta Gloss
From KES 600
- 1L — KES 600
- 4L — KES 1,500
Crown Aquaglow
From KES 1,200
- 1L — KES 1,200
- 4L — KES 3,500
Crown Eggshell
From KES 1,300
- 1L — KES 1,300
- 4L — KES 3,700
Crown Aquaglow
From KES 1,200
- 1L — KES 1,200
- 4L — KES 3,500
Crown Polyutherane matt finish
From KES 800
- 4L — KES 800
- 1L — KES 3,500
Crown Polyutherane Hi-gloss
From KES 3,200
- 4L — KES 3,200
Frequently asked questions
What gloss paint is best for metal gates in Nairobi?
Use a proper metal-friendly gloss/enamel system over the right primer or undercoat. Crown and DuraCoat gloss lines we stock are commonly used; ask us to match the product to bare metal versus prepared painted gates.
Oil-based vs water-based gloss — which should I choose?
Oil-based gloss is traditionally tough on high-abuse joinery and metal. Water-based gloss/aquaglow options suit occupied interiors with lower odour and faster recoats. We stock both families.
Do I need undercoat before gloss?
Usually yes on bare or uneven surfaces and when changing colour sharply. Undercoat improves adhesion, hide and a smooth final sheen.
Can gloss colours be tinted?
Many tintable gloss bases can be matched to chart guidance. Confirm the specific product with us, then we mix in-store where the system allows.