Trade Paint

Why Buy Trade-Quality Paint?

Trade paint isn't just for trade professionals; it's for anyone who wants superior results. Whether you're a seasoned decorator or a weekend DIYer, trade-quality paint delivers supreme coverage, durability and value compared to most standard retail options.

Trade paint is specially formulated to meet the demands of high-traffic, high-use environments, offering:

• Higher opacity: Fewer coats needed to achieve full coverage

• Improved durability: Long-lasting results that resist scuffs and stains

• Smoother application: Easier to work with using a brush, roller or sprayer

• Better value: Cost-effective over time due to fewer touch-ups and repaints

Our Range of Trade Paints

Explore our diverse range of professional-grade finishes to find the right product for your job.

Primers & Undercoats

Get the best results by starting with the right primer or undercoat. These essential base layers are designed to help seal new surfaces, improve adhesion, and create a smoother, longer-lasting finish for your chosen topcoat.

Assorted Finishes for Every Space

Choosing the right finish of trade paint is essential to achieving a professional result. Each paint finish serves a purpose depending on your surface, room, and desired aesthetic:

• Trade Emulsion: Ideal for walls and ceilings, trade emulsion offers excellent coverage, easy application, and is available in various finishes. Perfect for large-scale decorating jobs in both residential and commercial spaces.

• Matt Emulsion: A low-reflective, smooth matt finish that helps hide imperfections on interior walls and ceilings. Ideal for creating a modern, flat look in bedrooms and living rooms.

• Eggshell Paint: Offers a subtle sheen with more durability than matt, making it a great choice for woodwork, kitchens, and furniture. It’s also easy to clean, holding up well in high-traffic areas.

• Satin Paint: Known for its mid-sheen satin finish, satin paint is perfect for painting trim, doors, and skirting boards. It balances durability with a soft, classic look.

• Gloss Paint: A high-shine, hard-wearing finish that’s commonly used on wood and metal surfaces. Ideal for frames, bannisters, or any detail that needs extra durability and impact resistance.

Job-Specific Solutions

Some undertakings call for specialist trade paint products. These formulations are formulated to address specific problems like moisture, mould growth, or grease, ensuring long-lasting results:

• Kitchen Paint & Kitchen Cupboard Paint: Formulated to resist grease, stains, and frequent wiping, kitchen paints ensure your walls and cupboards stay fresh with minimal effort.

• Bathroom Paint: Designed for spaces with high humidity, these paints resist condensation and help prevent mould, making them ideal for steamy bathrooms and utility rooms.

• Ceiling Paint: A flat, low-sheen finish that hides imperfections in hard-to-light areas. Many are formulated to avoid roller marks and ensure consistent coverage.

• Anti-Mould Paint: Contains powerful biocides to prevent mould and mildew, especially in bathrooms, basements, or any space prone to dampness.

Outdoor Paints & Masonry

Exterior surfaces require specialist coatings that can withstand the elements, including rain, frost and intense UV rays. Our trade paint range for outdoor use offers durable, long-lasting protection.

• Exterior Paint: Whether you're painting wood, metal or cladding, our range of exterior paints includes high-performance paints formulated to provide weather resistance, colour retention and lasting adhesion on a variety of surfaces.

• Masonry Paint: Perfect for brickwork, render, stone and concrete, our masonry paint selection includes breathable, water-resistant paints that help protect against cracking, flaking and mould build-up.

Colour Matching & Paint Samples

Getting your shade and finish just right can make all the difference in a decorating job. That’s why we offer easy-to-use colour matching services to help you test your shortlisted colours before making a larger purchase.

• Colour Matching Paint: Looking for a specific shade or trying to match an existing paint colour? Through our advanced colour matching service, we can mix your chosen shade in a wide variety of finishes and bases, ensuring you get exactly what you need for your next project.

• Paint Samples & Tester Pots: Test your chosen paint colour and finish on your actual surface before committing. Our affordable tester pots help you make confident choices, saving time and money in the long run.

Not sure which finish or shade you need? Get in touch with our friendly team or explore our tips and advice.

Shop Premium Trade Paint in the UK at The Paint Shed

At The Paint Shed, our goal is to make buying trade paint easier, quicker, fairer and simpler. We’re one of the most trusted trade paint suppliers in the UK, offering a curated range of high-performance products and accessories for any job.

Why Shop with Us?

• Free standard delivery across mainland UK on orders over £50 

• A huge selection of paints, tools and accessories

• Expert advice from a friendly, knowledgeable team

• Colour mixing and custom colour matching are available in-store and online

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