Crown Paints Kenya · Kenya
Crown Covermatt Emulsion is listed by Crown Paints Kenya (Kenya) under Decorative/Interior Emulsion Paints. Use: interior.
What it is for
Cost effective. Breathable. Good opacity and spread rate. Quick drying. No primer required on new or previously painted sound masonry surfaces.
Features listed by the manufacturer
- Cost effective Breathable. Good opacity and spread rate. Quick drying. No primer required on new or previously painted sound masonry surfaces.
Specifications
| Finish | Not published |
|---|---|
| Basis | Not published |
| Coverage | Not published |
| Coats | Not published |
| Touch dry | Not published |
| Hard dry | Not published |
| Recoat | Not published |
| Cure | Not published |
| Application | Brush, rollers or spray |
| Thinning | Not published |
| Colours | Not published |
| 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
- 1 Litre
- 4 Litres
- 20 Litres
As listed on the product page. Not every pack is available in every colour or market.
Surface preparation (as published)
The product can be applied by: Brush, rollers or spray | Film Thickness per coat: DFT: 40 - 60µm WFT: 125 - 175µm | New Plaster Remove loose particles Skim with Crown Walplast Cement Putty Apply Crown Covermatt or Interior/Exterior Emulsion Undercoat, diluted up to 15% by volume with water 1–2 coats Apply Crown Covermatt, diluted up to 10% by volume with water 1–2 coats | Emulsion Painted Surface (Sound Condition) Sand and clean Fill cracks with an appropriate filler None required Apply Crown Covermatt, diluted up to 10% by volume with water 1–2 coats | Oil-Based Enamel Painted Surface (Sound Condition) Sand down and clean Fill cracks with an appropriate filler Apply Universal Undercoat, diluted up to 10% by volume with White Spirit 1–2 coats Apply Crown Covermatt, diluted up to 10% by volume with water 1–2 coats | Loosely Bound, Limewashed, Cement Painted, Gypsum-Filled or Chalky Surfaces Remove chalking down to a firm base Fill cracks with an appropriate filler Apply Crown Penetrating Primer (undiluted), or Apply Interior/Exterior Emulsion Undercoat, diluted up to 15% by volume with water 1–2 coats Apply Crown Covermatt, diluted up to 10% by volume with water 1–2 coats | Wood Sand along the grain Apply Crown White or Aluminium Wood Primer Follow with Universal Undercoat, diluted up to 10% by volume with White Spirit Apply Crown Covermatt, diluted up to 10% by volume with water 1–2 coats | Boards Sand surface Apply Acrylic Primer Sealer Undercoat, diluted up to 15% by volume with water 1–2 coats Apply Vinyl Matt Extreme, diluted up to 10% by volume with water 1–2 coats | Precautions: When overcoating walls in sound condition with the same shade , 1 coat may be sufficient . When overcoating a dark colour with a light shade , up to 3 coats may be necessary . | Colour selection : Certain shades (especially bright yellows, greens, oranges, and reds ) may require an additional coat due to low opacity. These colours are not recommended for medium and low-cost projects . When applying these colours on bare plaster or over dark shades , apply a first coat of a paler shade to improve coverage. Refer to the colour card for details and consult the Crown Technical Department for guidance.
Source
Official product page · checked October 24, 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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