Painters World

Painters World, professional paint and decorating supplies in the UK

Painters World is a specialist paint and decorating supplies store that operates primarily online, shipping to addresses in mainland UK. The company states it has over 30 years of experience in the sector and combines online sales with three paint and decorating shops in the North West of England, plus a national distribution warehouse in Bury.

Paint range and brands stocked

The range covers interior wall and ceiling paints, metal enamels, floor paints, interior and exterior woodwork finishes, masonry paint, primers, multi-surface paints, woodstains and preparation products. The store works with brands such as Dulux Trade, Crown Trade, Sadolin, Benjamin Moore, Tikkurila, Zinsser, Macpherson, Sandtex Trade, Rust-Oleum, Armstead, Emperor Paint, Osmo and Coral Paints, among others.

Alongside paint, the catalogue includes brushes and rollers from manufacturers such as Hamilton, ProDec, Monarch and Kana, as well as masking tapes, protective sheeting, wallcoverings, spray equipment, tools, scuttle trays, sanding materials, dust sheets, cleaning products, workwear and bulk buy bundles.

Custom colour mixing

One of the core services is professional colour mixing. The company has tinting machines that allow it to prepare paints, both trade and retail lines, in the shade requested by the customer. The service supports British Standard references, RAL charts and designer colours; users can select or type the colour name, choose the appropriate tintable base for the project and the tin size, and the product is mixed to order. The website also offers sample pots to test a colour before buying a larger tin.

Shipping, lead times and returns policy

Orders are served in mainland UK with a flat rate of £3.99. The store states that orders placed before 2pm are delivered the next working day, with delivery by DPD. As for returns, they are accepted within 28 days of purchase provided the items are unopened and in their original packaging; tinted paints, as they are mixed to order, are excluded from return and refund.

Customer service and advice

The company handles enquiries by phone and email and maintains a FAQs section and technical guides. Published content includes articles on choosing white paint for walls, treating wood with oil and selecting paint according to the project. It also offers specific terms for trade professionals.

Customer reviews

The site shows an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on more than 2,000 reviews, with testimonials highlighting fast delivery and order packaging. The company presents itself as a supplier of professional paint and decorating supplies at competitive prices within the online channel.

Location and contact

Phone: 0161 763 7007 · Email: hello@paintersworld.co.uk · Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 to 17:00