Sizes, materials and buying advice for gates, balconies, staircases, doors, windows, gate automation, roller shutters and curtain rods, from the team at our Gikomba and Kariobangi shops.
Gate & balcony decor
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Every cast steel leaf, scroll and centre piece in our L-Series has a code from L1 to L90. Here is how to read the catalogue, choose sizes that suit your gate, and order exactly…
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Steel flowers range from tiny 1.5-inch rosettes to 10-inch sunflowers. This guide shows which sizes work on window grills, gates and balconies, and how to mix them for a balanced…
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From classic spear-top gates to modern CNC and checkered-plate designs, here are the decoration parts Kenyan fundis use most, what each one does, and how to put them together.
Read moreCNC designs
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CNC laser-cut railings turn a plain balcony or staircase into a feature. Here are design ideas that work in Kenyan homes, which steel gauge to choose, and how fundis frame and…
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Full 4 × 8 ft CNC sheets cover big surfaces in one piece: gate leaves, façades, privacy screens and partitions. Here is where they work best and how to choose between 16 and 14…
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The 2 × 8 ft panel is the balcony size: tall enough for a railing, long enough to run a whole bay without joins. Here is how to plan a balcony or gate with designs 301 to 305.
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Small 2 × 4 ft CNC panels are easy to carry, cut and fit, which makes them ideal for stair flights, door panels and window inserts. Here is how to use designs 201 to 205.
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A single CNC strip down the middle or side of a steel door gives it a modern look for a fraction of the cost of a full panel. Here is how to choose the width, position and backing.
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CNC panels have become the signature of modern gates in Nairobi. Here are the designs that work, how to match the pedestrian door, which finish to choose and how to measure for a…
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Want a railing, gate or partition in your own design? Here is how custom CNC laser cutting works at Antoh Decor: what to send, which steel to choose, and what happens between your…
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Every cast steel leaf, scroll and centre piece in our L-Series has a code from L1 to L90. Here is how to read the catalogue, choose sizes that suit your gate, and order exactly…
Read moreGate & balcony decor
3 min read
Steel flowers range from tiny 1.5-inch rosettes to 10-inch sunflowers. This guide shows which sizes work on window grills, gates and balconies, and how to mix them for a balanced…
Read moreGate & balcony decor
3 min read
From classic spear-top gates to modern CNC and checkered-plate designs, here are the decoration parts Kenyan fundis use most, what each one does, and how to put them together.
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Washer damru come in two fits, square tube and round tube, and three sizes: 16, 20 and 25 mm. Here is how to match them to your bars and space them on a railing.
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Damru (also spelt damroo) are cast collars that slide over bars to give railings a classic turned look. Here is what they are, which bore size to buy, and where they work best.
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A step-by-step way to plan a decorated staircase or balcony railing: balusters with chillums, newel posts topped with stainless steel balls, a CNC strip and the right handrail.
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Are you looking to enhance your gates, grills, and railings with strong, durable, and stylish metalwork accessories? Antoh Decor Enterprises introduces the perfect solution…
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Millipede pipes have a ribbed, segmented surface that makes plain grills look rich. Here are the four sizes, where each works, and design ideas for windows, walls and gates.
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Sugarcane pipes, with their evenly spaced rings, give balconies and corridors a classic look. Here is how to choose the size, space the balusters and finish the railing.
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Twisted, millipede and sugarcane pipes all come in ¾″ to 1½″, but they give very different looks. This side-by-side comparison helps you pick the right one for your gate, balcony…
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Steel handrails come in two profiles, Type A and Type B, each plain or decorated, in 20 ft lengths. This guide explains the difference and how to choose for stairs, balconies and…
Read moreDoor hardware
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The Union 7770 is a hydraulic overhead door closer for homes, offices and flats. This guide covers which doors it suits, how fundis install it, and how to adjust the speed so the…
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Akkpes makes a hydraulic overhead door closer that many Kenyan hardware shops stock as an everyday choice. Here is where it fits, how to install it and how to keep it working.
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A door closer that is too weak lets the door bang open in the wind; one that is too strong is hard to push. Here is how to match a hydraulic closer to your door’s width, weight…
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Butterfly hinges are the standard weld-on hinge for steel gates and doors in Kenya. Here is how many to use, how to align and weld them, and how to keep a gate swinging quietly…
Read moreSteel sheets & profiles
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Decorative checkered plate is both pretty and anti-slip. This guide shows which of the four thicknesses (0.8, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5 mm) to use for gates, doors, stairs and floors.
Read moreSteel sheets & profiles
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Grooved gate sheets are pressed with horizontal lines every 8 inches, so a solid gate looks like modern slats. Here is why they are popular, how to design with them and how to…
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Z-profiles are bent steel sections shaped like a Z. Fundis use them for door and gate frames, overlaps where two leaves meet, and louvre-style gates. Here is how and when to use…
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Embossed tubes come with a raised pattern already pressed into the steel, so frames and rails look decorated without welding on extra parts. Here is where they work and how to…
Read moreWindow & sliding gate hardware
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Window side-arms hold top-hung and casement windows open at any angle. The key is choosing the right length for the sash. Here is how to measure, choose between 8″ and 24″, and…
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Window sliding locks are the weld-on bolts that keep steel windows, grills and small gates shut. Here is which size to use where, and how to weld them so the bolt still slides…
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A sliding window that drags, jumps or squeaks usually needs new rollers. Here is how to identify Type A and Type B rollers, choose 1″ or ¾″, and replace them yourself.
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A sliding gate that wobbles, scrapes the wall or strains its motor usually needs roller guides set correctly. Here is what they do, which type to choose and how to fit them.
Read moreCurtain rods
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Buying curtain rods means choosing more than a pole. Here is what each part does, from brackets and finials to rings and stoppers, and how many you need for each window.
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Sagging rods, crooked brackets and plaster dust are what happens when curtain rods are fitted in a hurry. Here is how our installation works, step by step, from free measurement…
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The right curtain rod depends on the room, the weight of the curtains and the look you want. Here is how to choose for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and hotels.
Read moreGate automation
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Most gate motor problems come from installation, not the motor. This checklist covers what must be right before, during and after installing a sliding gate motor, from the track…
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The right sliding gate motor depends on how heavy your gate is, how often it opens, and how it will cope with power cuts. This buyer’s guide walks through each decision.
Read moreRoller shutters
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Not all roller shutters stop a determined burglar. This guide explains what makes a shutter secure, from steel and guide channels to locks and fixing, so you can protect your…
Read moreRoller shutters
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Roller shutters come plain or decorated, manual or motorised. This guide compares the types, shows which suits a shop, garage, warehouse or home, and explains how ordering works.
Read moreStainless steel
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A polished stainless steel ball on a newel post or gate pillar is a small detail that makes a big difference. Here is how to choose between 2.5″, 3″ and 4″ and how to fix and care…
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Stainless steel railings are modern and rust-free; painted mild steel railings offer endless decorative options. Here is an honest comparison to help you choose for your staircase…
Read moreCutting & bending
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Clean cuts and accurate curves save hours of grinding and fitting. Here is how our cutting, bending and rolling service works, and what to bring so every piece comes back exactly…
Read morePowder coating
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Paint is cheap and easy; powder coating is tougher and looks factory-made. This guide explains how powder coating works, how it compares with paint in Kenyan weather, and what you…
Read moreWelding supplies
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E6013 is the everyday welding rod for gates, grills and general fabrication. Here is what the code means, when to use 2.5 mm or 3.2 mm, typical amps, and how to keep rods dry.
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