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Know the brand you want, or still comparing? Browse the paint brands we stock at Dawes Paints, from hard-working trade favourites to British designer colour ranges. Pick a brand to see its full range, then compare colours, finishes and tin sizes in one place.
Johnstone's Trade Paint
Johnstone's Trade Paint
Paint Brands at Dawes Paints
Different jobs call for different paint. Some brands are built for busy sites and fast turnarounds, others for rich, carefully developed colour. Here’s a quick guide to what each of our brands is known for.
Johnstone’s Trade
A long-established name among professional decorators, Johnstone’s Trade is a dependable choice for walls, ceilings and woodwork. It suits projects where coverage, durability and a consistent finish matter.
Caparol
Caparol is a German paint brand with a strong reputation for quality, particularly in interior and exterior wall coatings. It’s worth a look if you want a premium, high-performance finish.
Benjamin Moore
An American heritage brand known for its extensive colour library and premium finishes. A good option when you want a wide choice of shades and a polished result.
Tikkurila
Tikkurila brings Scandinavian paint expertise from Finland, where coatings are built to cope with demanding conditions. Look here for reliable, long-lasting finishes for the home.
Little Greene
This British brand is known for colours inspired by historic interiors, alongside fresh contemporary shades. It works well for schemes that flow from room to room.
Farrow & Ball
Famous for its deep, characterful colours and soft chalky finishes, Farrow & Ball is a go-to for statement walls and period-style interiors.
Paint & Paper Library
Paint & Paper Library offers a carefully edited palette of tonal shades that sit well together. It’s a good choice for layering walls, woodwork and details in one scheme.
How to Choose the Right Paint Brand
Start with the job, not the label. A hallway that takes daily knocks needs something different from a calm bedroom or a period living room.
- Heavy-use areas: trade brands such as Johnstone’s Trade are designed with durability and coverage in mind.
- Colour-led schemes: designer ranges like Little Greene, Farrow & Ball and Paint & Paper Library give you a carefully developed palette to work from.
- Specific surfaces or conditions: check the technical details on each product page, as the right formulation matters as much as the colour.
Whichever brand you choose, the finish makes a big difference to how a colour looks and how well it wears. Our [paint finish guide] explains the difference between Matt, Eggshell, Satin and Gloss.
Try Before You Buy
Colour behaves differently in every room, so it pays to test before you commit. Where available, order a colour card or sample pot and try it on a couple of walls. Check it in morning light and again in the evening before you decide.
When you’re ready, you can add your brushes, rollers, tape and preparation products from our Tools & Accessories range, so everything arrives together.
Need a Hand Choosing?
Not sure which brand or finish suits your project? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to point you in the right direction.