About Crown
Crown Paints is one of the UK and Ireland's top decorative paint brands, with over 200 years of experience in the coatings industry. Trusted by both private customers and trade professionals, Crown has built a reputation for quality, durability, and innovation in interior and exterior paints. The company's history stretches back centuries, with roots in Darwen, Lancashire, where their main manufacturing facility remains today. Crown has been a major employer in the town and a cornerstone of Britain's paint industry. In 2011, Crown Paints was acquired by the Danish Hempel Group as part of their global expansion strategy. Hempel, founded in Copenhagen in 1915, is a world-leading coatings specialist with over 5,500 employees in 80 countries. The acquisition valued Crown at over £100 million. Crown Paints offers comprehensive product ranges: • Interior paints - walls, ceilings, and trim in various finishes • Exterior paints - weather-resistant formulations for outside walls • Speciality products - primers, undercoats, and specialist coatings • Trade-quality products for professional decorators Crown products are available through a network of company-owned decorating centres, providing expert advice alongside products. This combination of quality paints and personalised service has maintained Crown's position as a market leader. The brand is now part of Hempel's Decorative Europe Region, combining British heritage with global coatings expertise. Grocefully helps UK shoppers compare prices on Crown Paints across retailers, finding the best deals on decorative coatings.

