When shopping for paint, there are a few key considerations to keep in mind. From price and sheen level to ease of application and coverage, making the right choice can make all the difference in your decorating project. Here (with the help of Chameleon Decorators), we are going to look at the UK’s top 10 paint brands and what we love about them.
1. Johnstone’s
Johnstone’s is a fantastic paint brand that makes a variety of paint for almost every application you could ever need. They make brilliant wall and ceiling paint. Metal and wood paint and care products and even more. Johnstone’s doesn’t have the largest colour range available, but all of its paints are very high quality and hard-wearing. In terms of price and quality, Johnstone’s is one of the best.
2. Dulux
With its iconic name, Dulux paints come with a slightly higher price tag but are more than worth it for the quality that has become synonymous with the brand. And, with one of the most extensive collections of colours offered by any UK paint provider, you can find exactly what you need for your home. Dulux paints are also renowned for their superior durability, making them ideal for protecting walls in busy family homes.
3. Mylands
Mylands is likely a paint brand that you are unfamiliar with. However, check them out. If you’re after a modern paint scheme, Mylands probably has a beautiful colour that you will fall in love with. They make some lovely paint that is perfect for a very high-end finish around the home. For feature walls or an entire room, Mylands can provide an elegant look and feel.
4. Crown Paints
Crown has some wonderful, standard paints that are an excellent option for getting the job done and making your home look and feel nice. However, it is Crown’s speciality paints where this brand really shines through. For example, Crown makes a suede paint which is a textured matt emulsion that looks wonderful on a feature wall. They also make metallic paints for feature walls and loads more. Whether you need trade paint or a very specific speciality paint, Crown is a very good choice.
5. Little Greene
Little Greene is another paint company that is pushing the boundaries of painting your home and offering loads of up-to-date, modern colours that will make your home look awesome. Their colours are wonderful, the quality of the paint is incredible, and their collections are nice and thought through. They also sell speciality paints like masonry paint in colours that other companies don’t. So if you like to be different, Little Greene is the paint brand for you.
6. Leyland Trade
Leyland Trade gets the job done and gets it done quickly and professionally. If you’re looking for a paint brand that has thousands of colours to choose from, Leyland isn’t it. They basically do white primer, white and eggshell. However, all of Leyland’s paints are available in large quantities. So, if you have a lot of painting to do and want paint that offers great coverage at a reasonable price, Leyland is an excellent brand to choose.
7. Paper and Paints
Paper and Paints make some of the finest colours of paint in the UK. Their latest range of paints is modern, bright and beautiful. The paint they make is also extremely high quality and a must-have for anyone who wants a modern home with a suitable colour chart that will look amazing for years.
8. Earthborn
Earthborn makes paint that is designed to be gentle to the planet, your kids and you. Its paints help the environment and help you create an environment that your family will love. If you are decorating your baby’s nursery and want paint that compliments your colour scheme and is made from good quality and safe materials, Earthborn is the brand to choose from.
9. Fired Earth
From rich yellows to the blackest of blacks, Fired Earth makes some of the most beautiful paint in the UK. It isn’t available in all hardware shops, but you can buy it online, and once you have taken a look at the amazing colour options you have, you will definitely want this paint in your home.
10. Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball is used by many painters and decorators, and tradespeople because their customers love it, and it is some of the highest quality of paint on the market. Farrow & Ball also has one of the largest colour ranges in the UK, meaning the choice is pretty much endless. However, it is also one of the more expensive paints per litre. Still, it is readily available in most hardware stores.
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