Universal Paints SA - Menlyn

30/09/2026

🌿 Warmer days are coming — and so are busier outdoor spaces.

For restaurants, cafés and hospitality venues, spring is the perfect time to look at the areas your customers will be spending more time in.

A fresh, well-maintained exterior dining area can make a strong first impression and create a more inviting environment — from walls and façades to entrances and other painted surfaces.

Planning a refresh before the warmer-weather rush?

📍 Visit Universal Paints Menlyn and speak to our team about the right preparation products and coatings for your exterior surfaces.

Get your outdoor space ready for the season ahead.

28/09/2026

✨ Good exterior design is often about restraint.

For a sophisticated modern home, try:

🤍 60% Warm White – main walls
🖤 30% Charcoal – architectural features
🪵 10% Timber – doors, garage doors or detailing

The contrast defines the architecture while timber prevents the scheme from feeling too stark.

Add stone and black aluminium for a polished finish.

Visit Universal Paints Menlyn and talk to us about the right colours and coating system for your exterior.

27/09/2026

🩷🏏 Today, green makes way for PINK!

It’s Pink Day, and the Proteas are taking to the field in pink for a cause that means so much more than cricket.

From all of us at Universal Paints Menlyn, we’re wishing the Proteas the very best for today’s game.

May the stands be pink, the runs be plenty and the support be loud! 🙌

Good luck, Proteas! South Africa is behind you. 🩷

25/09/2026

Thank you so much, Zania, for the wonderful 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We’re delighted to hear that you consistently receive friendly, helpful service from our team.

A special shoutout to Jonas — we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words! 😊 His product knowledge and commitment to helping customers find exactly what they need are something we’re very proud of.

Thank you for choosing Universal Paints. We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon! 🎨💙

24/09/2026

Heritage Day is made for the things we love most — a little DIY, a lekker braai and a good game! 🔥🏏🎨

This 24 September, make the most of the day:

🎨 Paint in the morning – tackle that wall or outdoor project you’ve been putting off.
🏏 Watch the game – put the tools down and back the Proteas.
🔥 Braai in the afternoon – fire up the coals and enjoy the rest of the day with family and friends.

However you celebrate, here’s to the colours, traditions and moments that make South Africa home.

Need paint or advice for your Heritage Day project? Pop into Universal Paints Menlyn and chat to our team.

Happy Heritage Day, South Africa!

23/09/2026

🏢 Maintenance budget getting tight? Make every rand work harder.

Not every surface needs to be repainted at the same time. For property managers, facilities teams and maintenance contractors, the smarter approach is to prioritise according to condition, exposure and urgency.

Start with areas showing signs of deterioration, surfaces exposed to harsh weather, and high-traffic spaces where coating failure could become a bigger maintenance problem.
The right maintenance plan can help you:
✔ Address problem areas sooner
✔ Extend the life of existing coatings
✔ Plan expenditure more effectively
✔ Avoid unnecessary repainting

📍 Managing a property or planning maintenance work? Visit Universal Paints Menlyn and talk to our team about your project. We'll help you identify the right preparation and coating solutions for the surfaces that need attention most.
Paint where it matters most.

22/09/2026

🎨 COLOUR TRENDS | LOOKING BEYOND 2027

Soft, muted and beautifully understated — could Dull Pale be the future of interior colour?

Featured on SA Décor & Design, the NCS Colours Beyond 2027+: Dull Pale palette explores colours with a powdery, refined quality that sit close to neutral while still bringing subtle warmth and personality into a space.

Think softly tinted clays, mineral-inspired shades and gentle botanical tones — colours designed to create interiors that feel calm, layered and considered.

🏡 Perfect for walls, architectural details, natural materials and subtle statement accents.

👉 Discover the trend and see how these colours can work together in your space.

Read the full feature on SA Décor & Design:

Discover three South African colour palettes from Universal Paints, inspired by the landscape and designed to create distinctive moods at home.

22/09/2026

🧠🎨 Calming Palettes for High-Stress Environments

In high-stress environments such as healthcare facilities, call centres, control rooms, and educational spaces, colour plays a powerful role in supporting focus, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.

Calming palettes — including soft neutrals, muted blues, gentle greens, and warm greys — help reduce visual fatigue, lower perceived stress, and create spaces that feel balanced and controlled.

At Universal Paints, we assist businesses and specifiers in selecting colour systems that support functionality, durability, and occupant wellbeing — without compromising on performance or maintenance requirements.

Partner with Universal Paints for expert guidance on calming colour palettes designed for high-stress, high-performance environments: [email protected]

21/09/2026

🌿 COLOURS OF SOUTH AFRICA | SEPTEMBER: FYNBOS FIELDS

🌸 Spring has arrived — and our first Colours of South Africa palette takes us to the Cape, where fynbos landscapes come alive with colour.

🌱 Fynbos Fields draws from the soft botanical greens, warm earthy neutrals and delicate natural tones found across this unmistakably South African landscape.

🎨 We've taken these colours from the landscape and brought them together in a palette designed to work beautifully at home.

🏡 Use them to create a calm, natural exterior, introduce a botanical feature colour, or layer earthy tones throughout your interior.

From the landscape, to the palette, to your walls.

Inspired by our landscapes. Made for South African homes.

💚 Where would you use the Fynbos Fields palette in your home?

📍 Visit your nearest Universal Paints Direct Outlet and let us help you find your colours.

21/09/2026

💙 Strong colour. Warm balance.

Navy creates depth, ochre adds warmth and cream prevents the combination from becoming too heavy.

It's a sophisticated palette for living spaces, offices, studies and even commercial interiors.

Planning your next painting project? Visit Universal Paints Menlyn for colour matching, product advice and help choosing the right combination.

21/09/2026

🎨 PRODUCT OF THE WEEK | SAVE ON SUPER ACRYLIC 20L! ✨

Give your walls a premium, long-lasting finish with Universal Super Acrylic 20L – a high-quality pure acrylic coating designed to deliver outstanding performance for both interior and exterior surfaces and ceilings

🔥 Was R1,099 | NOW: R1,049

Why choose Universal Super Acrylic?

✅ Up to 10-year life expectancy
✅ Suitable for interior & exterior use
✅ Washable and durable for everyday living
✅ Excellent adhesion and smooth application
✅ UV resistant for long-lasting colour and protection
✅ Low VOC formulation
✅ Beautiful matt finish
✅ Tintable to a wide range of colours (colour charts available in-store)

Whether you're repainting your home, renovating a property or tackling a large project, Super Acrylic offers dependable quality and value you can trust.

📅 Special available from 1 September to 31 October 2026.
📍 Visit your nearest Universal Paints store to take advantage of this fantastic offer.

20/09/2026

🌸🏡 Exterior Prep Checklist for Spring

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home’s exterior — but great results start with the right preparation. Before you open a tin of paint, run through this quick checklist:

✔️ Check for cracks, peeling paint, and damaged surfaces
✔️ Clean walls thoroughly to remove dirt, mould, and chalking
✔️ Repair minor cracks and allow surfaces to dry properly
✔️Ensure that you prime the raw surfaces / cracks before applying a top coat
✔️ Sand rough or flaking areas for a smooth finish
✔️ Choose the right exterior paint system for your surface and climate

Proper prep helps paint last longer, look better, and protect your home through the seasons.

Visit your nearest Universal Paints Direct Outlet for expert DIY advice, prep products, and exterior paints designed to perform — all year round.

20/09/2026

On this sacred day of reflection and atonement, may you find peace, forgiveness and renewed hope for the year ahead.

Wishing all who observe a meaningful Yom Kippur and an easy fast.

G’mar Chatimah Tovah. 🤍

19/09/2026

Colour has the power to tell a story — especially when it is inspired by craft, texture and heritage. 🎨

The Cultural Warmth palette celebrates tones that feel handmade and deeply connected to place.

Featuring:

▫️ Heritage Blush — inspired by soft clay and natural pigment
▫️ Indigo Textile — reminiscent of dyed cloth and woven detail
▫️ Sunset Craft — warm, earthy and full of creative energy

Use this palette to build interiors that honour local craft and material beauty. Pair painted walls with handmade ceramics, woven baskets, beaded details, carved timber, linen textures and clay-inspired décor.

Think:
▫️ Local ceramic pieces
▫️ Handwoven wall hangings
▫️ Painted display shelves
▫️ Natural fibre rugs
▫️ Earthy decorative accents

Perfect for creative homes, boutique retail spaces, restaurants, guesthouses and interiors that celebrate South African design in a subtle, sophisticated way.

18/09/2026

💨 Today is Ceiling Fan Day. And it got us thinking... when last did you paint your ceiling?

We spend plenty of time choosing colours for our walls, but the ceiling often gets forgotten.

Yet a fresh ceiling can make a surprisingly big difference — helping a room look cleaner, brighter and more finished.

If yours is looking a little worse for wear after winter, perhaps it's time to add the fifth wall to your spring project list. 🎨

📍 Visit Universal Paints Menlyn and chat to our team about the right products and preparation for the job.

Walls done? Now look up. 👆

18/09/2026

Should You Worry About Hairline Cracks?

Hairline cracks may seem small, but over time they can allow moisture to seep into your walls.
This can lead to peeling paint, damp patches, and more serious surface damage — especially on exterior walls exposed to changing weather conditions 🌦️

When moisture enters through cracks, it can weaken the paint system and affect adhesion, causing coatings to fail sooner than expected.

That’s why it’s important to repair cracks early using the right product 🛠️ Universal Paints Acrylic Crack Filler is a versatile, water-based patching compound designed for filling cracks and holes on both interior and exterior surfaces 🎨

✅ Suitable for cement, concrete, and masonry surfaces
✅ Can be used on vertical and horizontal cracks up to 3 mm
✅ High water resistance for longer-lasting protection 💪

Always prime/ seal the cracks before applying a top coat.
Fix the crack before it becomes a bigger problem 👌

Need advice before you start? Visit your nearest Universal Paints Direct Outlet and ask an expert for the right product guidance.

18/09/2026

🏢 UNIVERSAL PAINTS IS HEADING TO NAMA 2026! 🎨

We’re excited to announce that Universal Paints will be exhibiting at the NAMA 2026 National Conference, taking place on 15–16 October 2026 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria.

The conference brings together professionals from across the community schemes and property management industry — and we’re looking forward to connecting with property managers, trustees, managing agents and industry partners.

👷 Come and meet the Universal Paints team and chat to us about:

🎨 Professional paint specifications
🏢 Interior & exterior coating systems
💧 Waterproofing solutions
🛠️ Maintenance and repainting projects
🤝 Product and technical support

📅 15–16 October 2026
📍 CSIR International Convention Centre | Pretoria

If you’re attending NAMA 2026, make sure you stop by the Universal Paints stand and say hello! 👋

We’ll see you in Pretoria!

17/09/2026

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Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve received excellent service from our team. We truly appreciate your loyalty and look forward to assisting you again soon!

16/09/2026

🔨 One building. Multiple surfaces. One project that needs the right systems from the start.

Commercial projects rarely involve just one type of surface. You could be working across plaster, steel, timber, ceilings and previously painted areas — and what works on one may not be right for another.

Choosing the correct preparation, primer and coating system for each surface can make the difference between a finish that performs and one that leads to unnecessary callbacks.

At Universal Paints Menlyn, we help painters, contractors and property maintenance teams find the right products for the different surfaces on their projects.

👷 Working on a commercial or property maintenance project?

📍 Visit Universal Paints Menlyn and talk us through the job. We'll help you get the coating system right from the start.

One project. Different surfaces. Different solutions.