Uniform Synthetics Specialty Resins Since 1970
Architectural finishes

Decorative & Architectural Paints

Long- and medium-oil alkyds for decorative enamels, high-gloss varnishes and architectural finishes.

Decorative paint is applied by hand, used for years and judged by appearance every day. Uniform supplies long- and medium-oil alkyds for clean colour, reproducible viscosity and dependable dry.

Recommended grades

The right grades for this industry

Grade Family Why it fits
Unikyd L-80 Long Oil Alkyd Linseed-based 80%-solid alkyd for high-gloss enamels and varnishes. View grade →
Unikyd L-100 Long Oil Alkyd 100%-solid linseed alkyd for primers, undercoats and architectural finishes. View grade →
Unikyd D-100 Long Oil Alkyd DCO-based 100%-solid alkyd, cleaner colour for white systems. View grade →
Unikyd S 701 Medium Oil Alkyd standard grade air-drying alkyd for general decorative enamels. View grade →
Unikyd S 705 Medium Oil Alkyd Soya-based non-yellowing alkyd for whites and pastels. View grade →
Formulation pointers

What to think about

Oil length matters

Long-oil for brushability and exterior weatherability; medium-oil for harder dry; short-oil for stoving systems.

Pick the oil for the colour

Soya for whites (non-yellowing), linseed for build, DCO for clean colour.

100% solids and solvent choice

L-100 and D-100 let formulators set the final solid content and solvent system in their own plant.

Case in point

From a long-oil base to a full architectural line.

A regional paint house moving from imported alkyds to Uniform's L-100 and D-100 line stabilised its white enamel programme on colour-retention specifications through seasonal variation.

Send the application and target specification.

If you are sourcing for decorative & architectural paints, send the spec sheet and target market. We will respond with grade recommendations, samples and pricing.