Earles Paint

Earles Paint, traditional breathable paints from Northumberland

Earles Paint is a British family business dedicated to manufacturing traditional breathable paints for interiors and exteriors. Its catalogue is built around formulations free from plastics and harmful chemical additives, made with linseed, lime and high-quality minerals. The company maintains that these products are designed to work in harmony with traditional building materials, both in historic buildings and in new projects in a traditional style.

The company describes its origin from the discovery of a highly breathable alternative to limewash that had been used and trusted worldwide for almost a century, until it was displaced by the arrival of modern polymer paints. The inventors of that paint were G&T Earle. From there, the company devoted itself to studying the benefits of breathable paints and the contexts in which they should be applied, and concluded that modern polymer paints are incompatible with traditional building methods and materials, as well as having a negative impact on the environment and health.

Paint catalogue

Earles Paint's product range comprises several distinct lines:

• Earles Masonry Paint: highly breathable and exceptionally durable mineral paint, compatible with lime renders and listed buildings.
• Linseed Oil Gloss: linseed oil gloss that nourishes wood and offers flexible, water-resistant protection for interior and exterior surfaces.
• Linseed Oil Matt: water-based version of linseed oil, suitable for joinery, masonry and primed steel, both indoors and outdoors.
• Natural Claypaint: natural clay paint for interiors, presented as a natural alternative to modern acrylic emulsions.
• Traditional Limewash: traditional limewash of great purity, with exceptional breathability and natural mould resistance.
• Exterior Limewash: exterior limewash that incorporates glassy pozzolanic spheres to improve durability and adhesion on difficult surfaces.

The shop is completed with sections for surface preparation, colour cards and samples, and brushes.

Product philosophy and sustainability

The company presents itself as an advocate for the use of traditional paints and stresses that its products are free from polymers and harmful chemical additions. According to its description, they contain only ingredients found in nature and, after an extended life cycle, can return to the earth without causing harm to the environment or to people or animals. The firm links this composition to the preservation of the heritage of historic buildings and to the aesthetics of modern homes built in a traditional style.

Production and delivery times

Earles Paint states that stock items are dispatched within 24 hours. Natural Claypaint and bespoke colour orders are hand-made to order, so the company asks for five working days for production. It also recommends contacting them to check stock availability when immediate despatch is required.

Coverage and customer service

From its base in the heart of Northumberland, the company supplies paint to the whole of the UK and beyond. Earles Paint highlights its knowledge of the products and its reputation for customer service, and notes that its team handles enquiries and offers advice and support at every stage of the project, including technical information and choosing the right paint.

Location and contact

Unit 3B Berwick Road Industrial Estate, Berwick Road, Wooler, Northumberland NE71 6AH · Telephone: 01668 263974 · Email: enquiries@earlespaint.co.uk