Large companies in the UK typically make coloured paint in large batches - thousands of litres at a time. That means predicting colour trends, and trying to match production with demand across hundreds of retail stores. The pre-mixed paint then sits on the shelf until someone buys it (or doesn’t).

Run your finger over the tins on your next paint store visit. We bet they're dusty...

We don't think this guessing game is a good one. So since day one, COAT has done things differently...

The Answer? Made-to-Order Production

At COAT we don’t mix any paint until you order it. Simple. That means you get the freshest paint and nothing ever gets wasted. We don't make paint to sit on shelves, and we send zero paint to landfill. We're the only significant paint company to operate an exclusively made to order model - and we're proud to be different.

How it works

The minute you place an order, it gets passed straight to COAT’s expert production team. They configure the recipe for the colour you’ve chosen, dispense the rich pigments, and finish by hand - to order. Your paint is then carefully packaged and shipped directly to you at home via carbon neutral delivery partners.

Consider this method against hundreds of lorries carting tins of coloured paint across the country - so that you can drive to a store and collect it - and you'll see why we think our way is better for the planet than most.

Fresh paint direct to your door in less than 24 hours, with nothing wasted and carbon neutral delivery. It’s the COAT way.

What about afterwards?

However good your calculations, you can end up with a little paint left over. It’s nice to have a bit spare for accidents and touch ups of course, but the rest can be returned to COAT via our 360-degree recycling programme if you like. Even empty tins can be sent back and we'll take care of the reprocessing.

Simply package up your unwanted tins and paint dregs, and send them back to us or arrange a collection with our customer experience team (hello@coatpaints.com). Every element of the paint and tin is recycled and reprocessed, with absolutely nothing being sent to landfill.