Luxury Wall Finishes in the UAE: What Architects and Developers Should Consider

Transform the facade of your commercial property with new colors or finishes. Here’s a guide to decorative ideas and the best exterior paint that doesn’t just look good, but also performs brilliantly in Dubai’s harsh climate.

Key Insights

• The best exterior paint in Dubai must be able to cope with dust, high UV levels, occasional heavy rain, and high humidity.
• Exterior paint doesn’t need to be boring.
• Transform exterior walls with bright colors and textured finishes that are as understated or as bold as you like.

Table of Contents:

• Best Exterior Paint Brands Available in Dubai
• Choosing Exterior Paint and Decorative Finishes
• Choosing Exterior Paint Colors
• Buying the Best Exterior Paint in Dubai: Frequently Asked Questions
• UV-Resistant Paint in the UAE from Schemes

Best Exterior Paint Brands Available in Dubai

In Dubai, you want to be looking for a high-performance exterior paint brand that can cope with local weather conditions, provide a premium finish, and help you reimagine your exterior walls in a range of colorways. Climate-specific paints are vital for maintaining color and texture in Dubai’s unique weather patterns. 

Here’s what to look for in an exterior paint brand for commercial property in Dubai:

• UV resistance to prevent color fading from prolonged and persistent sun exposure.
• Insulation and heat-reduction qualities that can help lower indoor temperatures.
• Resistance to sand abrasion, salt exposure, heavy rainstorms and heat, as per Dubai environmental characteristics.
• Washable and/or dust-resistant properties.
• Anti-fungal properties, which are necessary for high-humidity areas.
• Decorative effects that catch the eye and elevate the look of your building.

At Schemes, we believe that Colortek exterior paints and decorative finishes are ideal for coping with Dubai’s weather demands. Providing an extremely durable finish in a range of eye-catching colors and textures, Colortek has the right paint solution for your Dubai project. 

Choosing Exterior Paint and Decorative Finishes

Colortek paints are available in multiple finishes that can transform your exterior walls into a work of art. Our decorative paint finishes protect your building from the elements while also helping your commercial building to stand out from the crowd.  

Schemes can offer a lot more than straightforward paint colors. Instead, be inspired by paints and finishes that can create spectacular three-dimensional and pronounced effects on your facade, recreating the look of materials like natural stone and marble, or adding shimmer. 

Schemes supply more than 10 decorative finishes for exterior walls, meaning almost limitless project options. Let’s explore some of the high-performance and high-tech paint finishes designed to cope with Dubai’s climate while looking incredible. 

Colortek Scinti

Scinti is a Colortek exterior coating with a pitted finish and tiny metallic inlays that sparkle in bright sunlight. This is a textured UV-resistant paint, so it can be applied to exterior plaster. 

Scinti paint is:

• Washable
• Highly durable 
• Dust-resistant

Colortek Monocouche Render

Monocouche is a through-colored render, meaning that just one coat is needed to achieve the texture and rich color you desire. Available in a variety of finishes and colors, Monocouche can be applied directly to brick and blockwork and gives buildings a smart, uniform feel. 

Monocouche is:

• Weatherproof in Dubai’s climate
• Dirt-resistant
• Algae-resistant 
• Low-maintenance

Colortek Fresco Di Calce

Fresco Di Calce is a decorative paint that creates a striking antique finish in many colors, including bright and bold shades. One coat is all that is needed for deep color. 

Fresco Di Calce is:

• UV-resistant
• Washable

Choosing Exterior Paint Colors

One of the greatest myths surrounding exterior paint is that you should avoid bright shades due to color degradation from high-UV exposure. Modern high-tech decorative finishes promise long-lasting, deep color, so commercial property owners are now able to choose paint colors that reflect their brand colors or aesthetic as they wish.

Here are some color-related points you need to know before you buy commercial facade paint colors:

• Color behaves differently in outdoor light, often looking lighter and more saturated.
• Sample color outside to make a confident decision. 
• Consider the color palette of your surroundings and interiors to avoid jarring and to integrate with the community well.
• Neutral colors tend to convey sophistication and calm, whereas bold colors can enhance visibility.

Buying the Best Exterior Paint in Dubai: Frequently Asked Questions

UV-Resistant Paint in the UAE from Schemes

Schemes has an exterior wall solution for every commercial property, from retail to offices and more. All are suited to Dubai’s climate. We can also inspire you with our distinctive and durable finishes for interior walls and floors, each allowing you to create a unique and high-class aesthetic. 

Explore our full range of advanced decorative finishes for walls and floors today.