Africote originated in 1990 as Plastertech (Pty) Ltd. and was then responsible for the supply of 340 000m² of internal and external cementitious colourful wall coatings used on the African Games Village, near Alexander Township in Johannesburg. It has also supplied cementitious coatings for various RDP housing projects throughout South Africa and also supplied finishing decorative plaster to Monte Casino and the Liberty Life Building in Eastgate Office park, amongst many other prestigious projects.

In 2001 the company had a change of ownership and the trade name Africote was born, in October 2004 it was taken over by the Union Tiles group a company passionate and creative with cement products and coatings. The Union Tiles Group has placed a highly motivated and experienced management team together and has grown extensively since its takeover and appointment of experienced technical staff, the living assets of any successful business, as well as the existing range of coatings and floor and wall plasters.

The manufactured products include an exciting comprehensive range of acrylic interior and exterior paints, cementitious wall coatings and floor screeds as well as decorative plasters. Special effect coatings such as rust and copper paints and chalk paints to achieve an aged effect are also manufactured.

We are always looking for ways to expand and grow our business and branch out our proud name, Africote.

As we always say – Don’t just coat it! Africote it!

Africote is filled with striving staff determined to build long-term relationships with its clients believing in customer satisfaction and high-quality products.

Africote has a wide product offering to cater to various market segments all around South Africa to be the one-stop shop for finishes.

Africote recommends at least 2 office staff and 5 to 6 application staff, but this can differ depending on the size and location of the store.