About Us
Our
Story
Founded in Türkiye as a premium sub-brand of SAIF, Calvino Paints embodies the elegance of Italian decorative craftsmanship.
Built upon more than four decades of SAIF’s expertise in coatings and surface technologies, Calvino brings Italian heritage into contemporary architectural projects with refined textures, natural materials, and uncompromising quality.
We design and manufacture luxury interior and exterior decorative finishes, focusing on mineral-based lime plasters, breathable coatings, and specialty paints crafted for high-end residential, hospitality, retail, and cultural developments.
Every Calvino product is created to elevate spaces — not simply to cover surfaces, but to reveal character, depth, and atmosphere.
Human-Centered Formulations
Our paints and plasters are developed according to strict health and safety standards.
All water-based systems are suitable not only for children’s rooms but for every living environment, ensuring comfort, safety, and long-term durability.
Research, Innovation, and Performance
Calvino’s R&D division introduces a minimum of two new products every year, continually improving textures, durability, and application technologies.
Our innovation culture is rooted in SAIF’s legacy — including the HP paint developed in 2009 for neonatal and premature care units, one of the most sensitive areas in healthcare.
A Global Foundation
With SAIF products used in over 53 countries, the group’s manufacturing and colour systems support large-scale, international projects.
The pioneering KIKOCOLOR system, launched in 2007, enables the immediate delivery of any desired shade with minimal stock requirements, providing unprecedented flexibility for architects, distributors, and applicators.
At Calvino, we believe that true recognition comes not from how widely we are known, but how we are remembered.
Our commitment is simple: lasting quality, dynamic solutions, and total customer satisfaction.
Calvino Paints — Italiano per natura.
