mitrobeThe prices of paints in Nigeria vary depending on locations and the price ranges from retailers in the locations as agreed upon.
Due to retailers’ discretion and the varying prices of commodities across locations, you can expect different prices for the various paint brands in Nigeria.
There are lots of best paint production companies in Nigeria and each of them have their prices. Despite the variability in the prices of paints in Nigeria, you can still rest assured that this article provides a rough breakdown of the prices of paints.
By reading this article further, you’re certain to work out the estimated cost you should incur in order to get the paint of your choice in Nigeria.
Paint Categories in Nigeria
Paints in Nigeria are available in three major categories with each category having its common brands. The Top Category of paints in Nigeria features top-quality brands including Berger, Dulux, Meyer and IPWA.
While Dulux is considered the leader in this paint category, the duo of Meyer & IPWA comes next while Berger occupies the second position.
The second paint category, popularly known as the Medium Category, also features market dominants including Eagle, President and Portland. Of these three popular paint brands in the Medium Category, Eagle seemingly boasts the best quality.
The third paint category features brands with basic quality and none of these paint brands seems more dominant than the other. Paints in this category include Precious, Prestige, Value and Fine Coat.
Classification of Paints
In terms of the functions they perform, paints generally come in various classes. This is why it is essential to consider the primary purpose of painting before finally choosing from the paint varieties on the market.
While some paints only serve aesthetic purposes, others do more by adding a protective feel to the objects they are used on. Likewise, some paints are best suited for industrial use while specific others work best on furniture.
In terms of use, paints can therefore be classified into:
- Wood adhesives
- Synthetic/enamel paints
- Colorants
- Emulsion paints
- Fire retardant and fire intumescent paints
- Anti-corrosion paints
- Structural paints
- Paints for special effects
- Anti-bacterial paints
- Epoxy paints (for industrial use)
Choice of Paint
Your choice of paint is primarily influenced by what you need paint for and as such, it wouldn’t be reasonable to opt for an expensive paint category whereas you only need paint for a minor purpose. Ultimately, you should understand that the Prices of Paints in Nigeria is greatly influenced by the choice or brand of paint desired.
Provided that you need paint for ostentatious buildings in one of Lagos’ expensive areas or you want the very best for your personal property, you might have to consider the imported variants of Berger or Dulux.
In the instance that you’re a building developer helping your client to make a choice of paint, endeavour to buy quality products. Doing this can guarantee reasonable durability for the paintwork of your client’s property.
But for somebody intending to paint a property that will be up for sale, it’s advisable to consider the location of the property and the quality of the property in terms of finish and structure. Constructively, you can combine paint categories for the different segments of a commercial property.
While top-quality paint is recommended for the exterior parts of the property, medium or basic paint should suffice for the interiors. Considering that the exterior parts of the commercial building will be more susceptible to damage, it is very safe to use top-quality paint for them.
A Breakdown of Paint Pricing in Nigeria( a Comprehensive and up to date list of all the Prices of Paints in Nigeria)
| Paint Types | Prices (per 20 litres of paint) |
| President coloured paint | #5000 |
| Meyer coloured paint | #13,494 |
| Dulux white paint | #18,551 |
| Dulux coloured paint | #16,700 |
| Allwin paint | #12,000 |
| Saclux white paint | #3,000 |
| Sandtex white paint | #9,000 |
| Silka white paint | #7,000 |
| President white paint | #6,500 |
| Peacock coloured paint | #3,000 |
| Fine coat paint | #2,700 |
| Sandtex coloured paint | #14,000 |
| Eagle white paint | #7,000 |
| Dunn Edwards paint | #11,000 |
| Meyer white paint | #13,644 |
| Silka coloured paint | #12,000 |
| Sedapin paint | #17,000 |
| Saclux coloured paint | #5,000 |
| Peacock white | #5,000 |
| Eagle coloured paint | #6,500 |
So far, we’ve provided you with the prices of the commonly used paints in Nigeria and at this juncture, you should have an idea of what it costs to get your desired paint. Advisably, endeavour to buy only from authorized retailers of paint.
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OFONIMEH JOHNSON
Mitrobe Staff