Sobat Hardware & Paint

Sobat Hardware & Paint is located in Shop No. 2 of the Rana Complex. We are right near the bus stand, which is actually pretty convenient for people who need to pick up something on their way home. The shop is filled from floor to ceiling with all sorts of things like hammers, nails, and rows of paint cans. There is that specific smell of metal and pigment that hits you as soon as you walk in. We spend a lot of time mixing colors for people who are trying to fix up their houses. It is a messy job sometimes, and our aprons are covered in different shades of latex and oil paint. The Rana Complex is a busy little hub, so we see a lot of different people every day. Some just want a single screw, while others are looking for enough paint to do a whole building. We don't have any scripted sales pitches. We just tell people what we have and what we think might work for their project. Sometimes the aisles get a bit narrow because we have so much stock squeezed in. It is a bit of a squeeze when more than three people are in the shop at once. We just keep things moving and try to stay organized. It is a simple life behind the counter, helping the neighbors get their repair work finished.