Painting beyond borders, Universal Paints takes pride in seeing our products perform at their best — even outside South Africa. One such project is a hotel development in the Democratic Republic of Congo, completed using products supplied by Universal Paints Woodmead.
This international project showcases the durability, versatility, and reliability of Universal Paints coatings in demanding climates. With carefully selected products and custom colour mixes, the finishes achieved deliver both long-lasting protection and a refined aesthetic suited to a hospitality environment.
Painting Beyond Borders: Building for a Demanding Climate
The Democratic Republic of Congo is known for its hot, humid conditions, high rainfall, and intense sunlight. These environmental factors place added pressure on building materials, particularly paint systems, making correct product selection essential.
The products were chosen specifically to perform in moisture-heavy and high-temperature conditions, helping to protect surfaces while maintaining colour consistency and finish quality over time.
Interior Walls: Velvet Sheen
For the hotel’s interior walls, Velvet Sheen was supplied to create a smooth, elegant finish ideal for hospitality spaces.
Velvet Sheen offers a low-sheen appearance that enhances natural and artificial light while providing a durable surface suitable for areas that experience regular use. Its formulation allows for easy maintenance, making it well suited to hotel rooms, corridors, and communal areas.
The special mix colour ensured a custom, cohesive look throughout the interior spaces, aligning with the overall design vision of the project.
Ceilings: Super Acrylic
Ceilings in warm, humid environments require a coating that provides consistent coverage and reliable adhesion. Super Acrylic was supplied for ceiling applications across the project.
This product offers excellent opacity and a smooth finish, helping ceilings maintain a clean, fresh appearance. Its dependable performance in humid conditions makes it a practical choice for large-scale interior spaces in climates such as the DRC.
Exterior Walls: Allcote Pure Acrylic
For the exterior surfaces, Allcote Pure Acrylic was supplied to withstand the demanding outdoor conditions of the region.
Allcote is designed to offer superior weather resistance, strong colour retention, and long-term durability. It’s pure acrylic formulation helps protect exterior walls from moisture ingress, UV exposure, and surface deterioration — ensuring the building remains protected and visually striking over time.
Quality Coatings That Go Further
This hotel project in the DRC highlights the ability of Universal Paints products to perform reliably across borders and climates. From tailored colour solutions to coatings built for durability, Universal Paints Woodmead is proud to support projects that demand quality without compromise.
From Gauteng to the DRC, we’re honoured to supply coatings that help create buildings designed to last.
