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Product Finder

Product Finder. Not sure what paint you need for your project? Our handy paint finder will help narrow down the options for you and help you find the perfect paintor colour. Product Finder. Trade Paint. Which Emulsion?. Colour Finder. Designer Paints

Paint Colour Matching

At The Paint Shed we understand how difficult it can be to choose your perfect colour. Whether you’re painting your living room walls, a garden fence or taking on an even bigger project like masonry, finding the perfect paint colour is no small task.

Contact Us

Our Customer Service Team are available 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and 8.30am to 12pm on Saturdays.  You can contact us using the details below:. Phone: 0333 320 2369. Instant Message: WhatsApp. Email: [email protected]. Write to us: The Pai

Deals

Deals. Are you a painter decorator or a DIY enthusiast? Are you on the hunt to source the cheapest paints in the UK? At The Paint Shed, we not only have the best deals, we also have the best selection of high-quality trade paint on the market. Unlike

Bulk Buying

At The Paint Shed, we offer customers great discounts for large paint orders based on literage (100L+). We can supply any quantities and you can purchase mixed pallets comprising any type of paint, in any colour, from any manufacturer. To save big on

Trade Paint or Retail Paint

Trade Paint or Retail Paint. What is trade paint?. Trade paint is a higher-quality paint made for professional painters and decorators. Trade paints have many benefits over DIY paints as professionals require a better quality, durable and exacting st

How do I apply promo or discount codes?

To apply a promo or discount code:. • Proceed to checkout and enter your code in the ['Apply Discount Code'] field. • Click ['Apply Discount'] to see your new total before finalizing your order. • Only one code can be used per order and discounts wil

Do I have to be a tradesperson to buy from The Paint Shed?

Do I have to be a tradesperson to buy from The Paint Shed?. Anyone can shop with us. We do offer specialist services for trade customers, but you don't need to be a tradesperson to shop with us. Contact Us. Click & Collect. Our stores. Bulk Buying. D

Can I edit or add anything to my order?

Please contact us with your order number as soon as possible if you would like to add to your order or make a change. Contact Us. We will do our best to add anything or make changes providing that the order has not already been mixed or dispatched. P

Frequently Asked Questions

Our paint experts are here to provide practical advice and answer any questions you may have. Below you find frequently asked questions. Do I have to be a tradesperson to buy from The Paint Shed?Anyone can shop with us. We do offer specialist service

Benefits of Trade Paint

Trade paint is a higher-quality paint made for professional painters and decorators. Trade paints have many benefits over DIY paints as professionals require a better quality, durable and exacting standard of paint for their customers. It’s a common

Brands

The biggest brands and colour-matching. Click here to see a list of all our brands. Brands. Colour Matching. Colour Finder. Product Finder. Designer Paint Brands

Designer Paints

We offer a wide range of designer paint from some of the biggest and best designer paint brands on the market. Browse through our hand-chosen collection of designer paint from; Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, Isle of Skye, Paint and Paper Library, Cr

Woodcare

The Paint Shed offers an unparalleled range of high-quality woodcare products. Find everything you need to transform and protect your interior and exterior wood, from skirting boards to your exterior wooden garden furniture. Whether you want to paint

Colour Match FAQ

At The Paint Shed we understand how difficult it can be to choose your perfect colour. Whether you’re painting your living room walls, a garden fence or taking on an even bigger project like masonry, finding the perfect paint colour is no small task.

Are colour matches exact?

We pride ourselves on being able to offer one of the best colour-matching services you’ll find in the UK, both online and near you in one of our stores. We can tint paint in any finish, in almost any colour. Please contact us with images of the label

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Let's stay in touch. Sign up for our email newsletter, get 5% off your first order if you are a new customer, and be the first to hear about special offers, new ranges, and in-store activities. Please check your junk mail or spam if you are a new cus

Colour Selection

How to select a colour online. Firstly, select the product that you would like the colour in. All products that mention 'tinted colours' will have an online colour chart showing many of the available colours (online colour charts may not show all ava

My discount code won't apply

Discount codes cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, promotions, codes, or discounts. A code may show as invalid if all items in a basket are already discounted, on offer, or part of a promotion. Discounts will only be applied to full-

Discount code FAQ

If you are a new customer, you can sign up for our newsletter to get 5% off of your first order. Subscribers to our Newsletter will be first to hear about new offers, promotions, and discounts. You can also find details of some of our current offers

How do I check if you have a product in stock?

Navigate to/select the product that you want to purchase on our website. Next, select the size of the product that you require, and then select 'Check Stock Availability'. If products show as available to order online or to collect in-store, they are

Discount Codes

If you have a valid discount code, this can be applied at checkout. Discount codes cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, promotions, codes, or discounts and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Discounts will only be applied to

Opening and Closing times

When do we open and when do we close?. Our Customer Service team is available via phone, email, WhatsApp, or Live Chat between 8.30 & 5 Monday to Friday as well as 8.30 & 12 on a Saturday. You can ask our Help Centre or Live Chat for assistance outsi

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Online colour charts

Our online colour charts are only intended as a guide as due to differences in computer monitors or display screens, actual colours may vary from those shown. The colour representations on our website are accurate, however, the same image or colour m

Is a paint oil or water based?

We offer a range of water and oil-based or solvent paints. We also stock many low or zero VOC paints. You can search by water or oil/solvent using our product finder. We also show whether a product is water or oil/solvent based on the product summari

Zero VOC and Low VOC Paint

VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. We offer a wide range of low and zero VOC paints. These are a more eco-friendly paint choice, these water-based paints and primers use the most advanced formulas on the market to ensure the lowest VOC conten

Colour Finder

We have colour charts of many popular colours included within our online colour charts. Firstly, select the product that you want and then click on 'CHOOSE YOUR COLOUR' to open up the colour chat and select your colour. If you know the colour that yo

How to request a colour match

To request a colour match, select the tinted colours option of the product that you would like to purchase then enter the name of the brand as well as the colour name or code into the 'Enter a colour name or code' box. Colour Matching. All colour-mat

Tester pots, samples, and shade cards

Links to our selection of sample pots or shade cards can be found below as online colour charts are only intended as a guide as due to differences in computer monitors or display screens, actual colours may vary from those shown. Sample pots. Shade c

Little Greene

Little Greene are an independent British paint manufacturer with a commitment to the social and environmental responsibility of producing  high quality paints. Their vast range of water based paints have virtually zero VOC content and are practically

Which emulsion is best?

Which emulsion is best?. Choosing the best emulsion paint for your next DIY project can be a minefield, with such a variety of finishes and brands to choose from. Our emulsion comparison table can help you out. Vinyl Matt Emulsion. Vinyl Matt emulsio

Farrow & Ball

Farrow and Ball has inspired designers and decorators since 1946 with an extensive and timeless range of high quality, intensely pigmented paints. Born from a passion for colour and chemistry, Farrow and Ball paint is characterised by its chalky matt

Mould inhibiting paints

If you're looking to paint an area prone to mould, we stock a wide range of high-performing anti mould paints to do the job. From interior mould resistant paints to exterior masonry paints with mould-inhibiting properties, you'll find the best range

Durable and washable paints

Discover our wide range of scrubbable interior emulsions that are perfect for busy homes and high-traffic areas like hallways. Typically durable paints are acrylic-based emulsions which are tougher than regular vinyl matt emulsions and can be washed,

Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore is a leading paint manufacturer in America with growing popularity here in the UK. Benjamin Moore paint have a wide range of colours available across all of their renowned paint finishes that are popular with professional decorators an

A guide to Jotun Demidekk woodcare range

A guide to Jotun Demidekk woodcare range. If you are looking for exterior wood protection that offers great colour stability and a long-lasting finish, Jotun Demidekk woodcare is the ideal solution. Its unrivalled durability makes it one of our bests