DuraCoat / Basco · Kenya
Duracoat Emulsion Undercoat is listed by DuraCoat / Basco (Kenya) under Primers, undercoats and sealers and Interior walls and ceilings. Use: both.
What it is for
Soft boards, gypsum, hardboard and cement plaster.
Features listed by the manufacturer
- Excellent Opacity
- Excellent Whiteness
- Easy application
- Good Sealing Properties
- Excellent adhesion to the top coat
Surfaces (as published)
- Soft boards
- gypsum
- hardboard and cement plaster.
Specifications
| PaintColorKE category | Primers, undercoats and sealers, Interior walls and ceilings, Exterior walls |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer’s category | Not published |
| Finish | Not published |
| Basis | Not published |
| Coverage | 11 - 14 Sq. Mt/Ltr As published, including its basis (per coat or for a system) |
| Coats | 1 Coat |
| Touch dry | 20 - 30 Minutes |
| Hard dry | Not published |
| Recoat | 3 Hours |
| Cure | Not published |
| Application | Brush, Roller or Spray |
| Thinning | Brush/Roller Application - Upto 20% with Clean WaterSpray application - More water may require |
| Colours | White & Pastel Shades |
| Tintable | Not published |
Values are the manufacturer’s wording, with their units and conditions (temperature, number of coats). Touch dry, hard dry, recoat and cure are different stages. Check the current product data sheet before painting.
Pack sizes
- 1L
- 4L
- 20L
As listed on the product page. Not every pack is available in every colour or market.
Surface preparation (as published)
Surface should be free from any loose paint, dust and grease. Growths of fungus, algaes or moss should be removed by wire brushing and water Any surface cracks or holes should be raked out and filled with Duracoat Internal & External Skimcoat Treat surface for moulds and algaes if present with Duracoat Fungicidal Wash. In the case of highly alkaline fresh masonry, apply the Duracoat Alkali Resistant Primer to provide excellent adhesion and integrity.
Source
Official product page · checked October 25, 2026
Product information is the manufacturer’s, read from the official page on that date. PaintColorKE does not sell paint and does not rank products.
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