Painting a room is one of the most satisfying home improvement jobs you can do yourself. A fresh coat of
As well as paint mixing, Collins Hardware stocks a useful range of decorating supplies for home improvements, repairs and refreshes.






Bring in a colour reference and we’ll help you match it as closely as possible, whether it’s from an old tin, sample card, wallpaper, fabric, tile or another suitable sample.
We can mix paint for a wide range of decorating projects, from feature walls and full rooms to touch-ups, repairs, refreshes and smaller DIY jobs.
Not sure whether you need matt, silk, satin, eggshell or gloss? We’ll help you choose a finish based on the room, surface and how hard-wearing it needs to be.
While your paint is being mixed, you can pick up brushes, rollers, tape, fillers, trays, dust sheets and preparation products for your decorating project.
Tell us what you’re painting and the approximate size of the area, and we’ll help you work out how much paint you’re likely to need.
From choosing the right colour to picking up the tools for the job, our team can help you get your paint mixed, prepared and ready to use with confidence.
Helpful tips on choosing paint colours, matching existing shades, picking the right finish and getting ready for your next decorating project.
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Not sure what to bring, which finish to choose or how much paint you need? Here are a few common questions we can help with before you visit.
We can help match an existing colour as closely as possible from a suitable reference. The quality of the match depends on the sample provided, the paint type and the surface being painted.
A clean, dry, solid sample is best where possible. You can also bring a colour card, old paint tin, product code, wallpaper, fabric, tile or photo for reference.
Photos can be useful for inspiration, but they are not always the best option for an accurate colour match. Lighting, shadows and screen settings can change how colours appear.
Yes. We can help you choose a finish based on what you are painting, where it will be used and how hard-wearing it needs to be.
Yes. We stock a range of decorating supplies, including brushes, rollers, tape, fillers, trays, dust sheets, sandpaper and preparation products.
No. If you know the approximate size of the area you are painting, we can help you work out how much paint you are likely to need.
In most cases, yes. Pop in with your colour reference and we will help you get your paint mixed in store.