RAY AFRICA
Ray Africa is a Ugandan paint, coatings and finishing solutions company serving homeowners, contractors, property developers, architects, institutions and professional painters.
You Dream It. We Paint It.
Every building has a purpose. Every surface has a requirement. Every colour tells a story.
About us
Ray Africa is a Ugandan paint, coatings and finishing solutions company serving homeowners, contractors, property developers, architects, institutions and professional painters.
From our factory and showroom along Gayaza Road, we manufacture, customise and supply quality coatings for walls, ceilings, floors, wood and other surfaces. We combine dependable products with professional colour matching, project support, finishing consultancy and practical skills development.
Our Services.
Every building has a purpose. Every surface has a requirement. Every colour tells a story.
Our product and service range supports private homes, residential developments, schools, offices, commercial buildings, hospitality facilities, institutions and large construction sites.
PAINTS MADE FOR THE WAY AFRICA BUILDS
INTERIOR PAINTS
EXTERIOR PAINTS
SILK FINISHES
Discover Ray Paints
Explore our range of quality paints and coating solutions, designed to deliver beautiful finishes, lasting protection, and reliable performance for every project.
Weather Guard
A durable exterior coating designed to protect surfaces against changing weather conditions while providing a lasting finish.
Plaster Primer
Prepares and seals plastered surfaces, improving paint adhesion and creating a smooth base for the final coat.
Undercoat
Provides a strong, even base that improves the coverage, adhesion, and finish of the topcoat.
Project Solutions
From concept to final coat — at project scale.
We work alongside developers, contractors and institutions to specify, supply and support the finishing of major builds — residential to industrial.
Who we work with.
- Main contractors
- Painting contractors
- Property developers
- Architects
- Interior designers
- Flooring companies
- Schools and institutions
- Hotels and hospitality operators
- Commercial property owners
- Real estate managers
Our project support.
- Project Assessment
- Product Specification Support
- Custom Colour Development
- Sample and Approval Process
- Bulk Supply Planning
- Phased Delivery
- Colour Consistency
- Technical Coordination
Contractor Support Programme.
- Project quotations
- Product selection guidance
- Bulk purchasing arrangements
- Custom colour requirements
- Project scheduling support
- Professional training opportunities
- Collaboration on major project bids
Painter & Artisan Academy
Learn a skill.
Build a service.
Create a business.
The Ray Africa Academy trains a new generation of finishing professionals — combining hands-on craft with entrepreneurship and a direct pipeline to project work.
Our vision is to help participants see painting not only as casual work, but as:
A Skill — something that can be learned and improved.
A Service — something that can be delivered professionally.
A Business — something that can create income, employment and enterprise
Partnerships
Better projects are built through collaboration.
High-quality finishes result from cooperation between product manufacturers, architects, contractors, designers, flooring specialists, artisans and property owners.
Below are some of our esteemed collaborators and valued clients with whom we are proud to build lasting partnerships.
Our Latest Events
The Risk of Poor Finishing – Presentation
Ray Africa recently took part in a professional presentation on “The Risk of Poor Finishing,” presented by Patience Bunyenyezi, Paint Manufacturing at Ray Africa Gems Ltd. The session focused on the importance of quality finishing and its impact on the appearance, durability, and overall success of construction projects.
Planning a building, renovation or major painting project?
Let’s specify the coating system, colour palette and finishing crew for a result that lasts a decade — and looks it.
