About us

As the North West’s leading Independent Building & Decorators Merchant we have an unrivalled range of paints, wallcoverings, decorating DIY and building supplies. If you require a particular colour, whether a manufacturers House colour, Dulux Dimensions, Crown Expressions, NCS, RAL or British Standard all are available, in a variety of finishes. We know how important choice is, therefore, we have them all.

In fact, we have over 10,000 individual colours for your client to choose from. Dulux, Crown, Johnstones, Macphersons, Berger , Glidden and Sandtex in Trade and Retail formulations. Decorative Effects finishes in abundance from leading manufactures, including Polyvine and Sikkens. When it comes to wood stains, we also have them all; Dulux, Cuprinol, Blackfriars, Ronseal, Rustins, Sadolin, Sikkens in all sizes and colours.

We offer in our unique Wallcoverings Showroom, not only room set examples, but also a choice of over 300 pattern books to make your selection from. A pattern book loan service is available just in case you wish to make selections at home.

We have our own exclusive wallcovering ranges all available from stock. We can order papers and fabrics from Farrow & Ball, Zoffany, Sandersons, Morris & Co. and Harlequin and many more. In all over 8,000 individual patterns, so if you are looking for exclusivity, give us a try.

If you’re needing a particular decorating product, whatever it might be from Anaglypta wallcovering to Zinsser primers and everything in between, we have it and more. You will find our prices are surprisingly competitive throughout the year and not just for limited periods.

Our Trade Counter staff will give you any advice which you may require along with efficient and friendly service, which we believe is a must to keep you coming back for more.