A Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Paint for Every Surface

From walls to wood and metal—get the perfect finish every time.

Choosing paint isn’t just about picking a color—it’s about selecting the right product for the right surface. Whether you’re repainting interior walls, refreshing wooden doors, or protecting metal gates, each material requires a unique formulation to ensure beauty, durability, and lasting results.

In this beginner-friendly guide, we’ll walk you through the essential types of surfaces and the best Silko Paint solutions for each.

Top 5 Interior Paint Colors That Will Transform Your Home in 2025

Stay ahead of the trend with these bold and timeless shades.

Whether you’re repainting your living room or revamping your entire home, 2025 is the year to embrace bold personality and subtle elegance through color. At Silko Paints, we’ve seen a shift toward hues that create warmth, encourage calm, and reflect personal style—all while maintaining versatility across different spaces.

Here are our top 5 recommended shades that will elevate your interior:

How WeatherGuard Paint Protects Your Home Against the Elements

Learn why your exterior deserves more than just ordinary paint.

Your home’s exterior is its first line of defense—facing sun, wind, rain, dust, and pollution day after day. While regular paint may provide color and coverage, it often falls short in long-term protection. That’s where Silko’s WeatherGuard Paint steps in.

More than just paint, WeatherGuard is a high-performance exterior coating designed to protect, preserve, and beautify your home in even the harshest Kenyan conditions.