Crown Paints

Crown Paints is a British paint brand with a history dating back to 1777 in Darwen, Lancashire. Originally established as Walpamur and later becoming Crown Paints, it has grown from a local supplier into one of the largest and most well-known paint manufacturers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The brand is celebrated for its wide range of decorative coatings for both residential and professional sectors, focusing on architectural coatings, woodcare, and specialized finishes.

Manufacturing primarily takes place in the United Kingdom, with major facilities located in Darwen and Hull. However, as part of a global conglomerate, the brand's production network extends across multiple regions to serve international markets. Crown Paints pioneered many industry standards, including the development of high-quality water-based paints and sustainable manufacturing processes that reduce environmental impact.

In 2011, Crown Paints was acquired by the Hempel Group, a major global coatings supplier based in Denmark. This transition integrated Crown into a broader portfolio of industrial and maritime coatings, providing the brand with extensive research and development resources to maintain its market leadership in the decorative sector through 2026 and beyond. Despite the change in ownership, the brand maintains its British heritage through localized operations and regional corporate offices.