
About
As the 60s came to an end John and Richard were less and less involved with the business, and eventually sold the company to Bakers which was run by Norman Chappell (of Chappell Green fame!). Following a fire that destroyed the original factory, they moved to our current site near Wimborne where we’ve resided ever since.
In the early 1990s Historical Decorator Tom Helme and Corporate Financier Martin Ephson took over the running of the company. We began to branch out by developing a range of National Trust paints, working closely with historical buildings, and helping to restore them with colours sympathetic to their eras.
In January 2010 we made the bold decision to move our entire range of paints away from oil based to water based finishes with low or minimal VOC content. This was a forward thinking move, affirming our ongoing commitment towards helping the environment we live in, and once again putting us ahead of the competition.
In 2012 our in-home Colour Consultancy service went global! This bespoke service gives our customers the chance to meet one of our trained Colour Consultants in the comfort of their own home. The Colour Consultant will build a colour scheme based on the overall look the client is trying to achieve, as well as taking into account light and architectural features.
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