Thorndown Paints

Thorndown Paints Thorndown is a UK based eco water-based paint maker for walls, wood and glass with a strong design ethos

14/06/2026

Looking for a pretty purple shade? Purple Orchid is an attractive light pastel purple that glows as wonderfully as the wild orchid that the colour name was inspired by.

In homes this delicate shade of purple is a popular choice, being used to brighten up rooms and elevate your mood. The flat matt chalky finish of Wall Paint produces a calm atmosphere that works equally well in a modern or heritage design.

Inspired by nature, Purple Orchid sits in gardens like it was meant to be there, adding soft splashes of colour on planters or as an attractive feature on a summerhouse.

If you need some inspiration for bolder colour choices then click on the link in our bio to see what colours have been most used for interior and exterior design projects over the years in our Best Selling Colours charts and trends review.

10/06/2026

Peelable Paint – Roll On, Peel Off 🦀 🎨

Such a simple paint for shading, screening and decorating windows. Made with a 100% recycled plastics resin, once dried the coating has an elasticity that allows the paint coating to be peeled off in a very satisfying peel 😀

The coating continues to harden the longer it’s left on for so if you love what you’ve painted, just leave it on and it will become a durable water-repellent coating that will stay on for years!

What colour would you use?

Welcome to Thorndown and thank you for following us! This is a short introduction to our company and the paint ranges we...
08/06/2026

Welcome to Thorndown and thank you for following us! This is a short introduction to our company and the paint ranges we make in our factory in Glastonbury.

1. We are an independent paint maker of high-performance water-based paints for the home & garden – Peelable Glass Paint, Wall Paint, Wood Paint & Stain Blocking Primer
2. We put paint performance, people and the planet before profits. Our ongoing mission is to make the best possible paints that look after us and our natural world
3. Inspired by the beauty of Somerset where we make our paints in our factory in Glastonbury, our paint names predominantly come from the places and flora & fauna of this gorgeous county
4. Our raw materials are selected to be the best for the environment and paint performance. All of our paints are non-toxic, vegan, animal and child friendly
5. All of our paints include a resin made from 100% recycled plastics formerly destined for landfill
6. We use VOC free exterior grade colour pigments in our paints for longevity and superb depth of colour
7. Sustainability is at our heart along with minimal waste, green energy and recyclable packaging
8. Made to order in our factory in Glastonbury, Somerset and delivered to your door

Click on the link in our bio to our online shop Thorndown.co.uk to peruse our ranges, inspirational projects, and order paint for next working day delivery.

In a previous garden I had painted our swing seat in a colour scheme to perfectly suit the pink clematis montana that it...
07/06/2026

In a previous garden I had painted our swing seat in a colour scheme to perfectly suit the pink clematis montana that it sat under.

Lead Grey was paired with Rock Rose Wood Paint for a country cottage feel, with a floral stencil painted in Rock Rose on the cross beam to complete the look. It looked beautiful and provided many hours of relaxation in the garden.

After moving house it felt like the colour scheme didn’t suit the new location so when a maintenance coat was needed, I decided to go for a new colour combination that would fit the surroundings better.

With the swing seat sitting on a stone terrace looking out over the Somerset Levels it only seemed appropriate to paint it in Wetlands Green with Doulting Stone to contrast against the fresh green paint colour and stones of the terrace and house.

It was a cold but dry and sunny wintery spell when I painted. You can paint Thorndown Wood Paint in temperatures as low as 0oC and fingerless gloves helped against the chill. Two coats of Wetlands Green were painted on the main frame with three coats of Doulting Stone on the seat and horizontal drinks shelves to provide extra durability from wear and weather.

The change in colour has created a totally different atmosphere and wonderful vantage point to enjoy glorious sunsets in the Somerset countryside.

What colour scheme is your favourite?

03/06/2026

Fall in love with this beautiful dreamy blue 🩵

Hitting high in the Best Selling Paint Colours charts, Adonis Blue is a light and pretty pastel blue that looks at home on beach huts at a sunny seaside and adorning walls in the home.

Inspired by the Adonis butterfly found in the Mendips of Somerset, this handsome blue colour recently had an uplift in popularity for Wall Paint, in part due to the denim trend that hit interior design.

If you’re looking for colour inspiration for your next project you can click on the link in our bio to the Best Selling Colours Charts and full review on our website.

01/06/2026

How cute are these spider plant jars 🕷️? I saved a couple of pretty glass jars to re-plant two young spider plants in, using Peelable Glass Paint and a spider stencil from the Halloween Stencil Craft Pack to decorate them with in a spider theme.

For the leaves I painted on a variety of colours and added details in contrasting colours.

A layer of plant gravel at the bottom of the jars will help make sure the roots don’t sit in soggy compost, and a mix of compost and gravel above helps with drainage.

Filled up with the spider plant and more compost the plants will grow happily and look fantastic in their spider themed glass planters 🕷️

40ml Peelable Glass Paint colours used: Cathedral Green, Chantry Cream, Goblin Green & Wispy Willow with White Witch for the spider stencil.

Price increase comes into effect tomorrow, Monday 1st JuneAfter a succession of price increases of up to 17% for raw mat...
31/05/2026

Price increase comes into effect tomorrow, Monday 1st June

After a succession of price increases of up to 17% for raw materials, packaging, couriers, energy, employment, and pretty much anything else you can think of, we are having to increase the price of our paint products.

We haven't increased our prices since 2024 and are still very competitively priced compared to other high street brands so you're still getting good value for money for premium paints. For example, when comparing our Wood Paint prices to comparable Coat and Farrow & Ball paint their 2.5 litre tins are £72.00 and £89.00 respectively (advertised prices on websites April 2026) as opposed to ours which is just going up to £60.00.

A price increase of less than 10% on Wood Paint and Wall Paint will come into effect from Monday 1st June 2026.

In good news the price of Wood Preserver & Stain Blocking Primer will stay the same and Peelable Glass Paint will not go up either as it is primarily made of a 100% recycled plastic resin so is not as affected by current global conditions and price increases.

You can email us on [email protected] to request a new price list.

25/05/2026

Cool, simple and elegant, Swan White is a pure brilliant white paint that will whiten and brighten your home.

The paint name was inspired by the swans that annually make a home on the moat at the Bishop’s Palace in Wells near to the paint factory, raising their cygnets and ringing the bell on the gatehouse for snacks!

Swan White is so versatile in the home and garden that it has sat in the top selling paint colour charts for both Wood Paint and Wall Paint for years.

Get colour inspiration for your next painting project by clicking on the link in our bio to our website to the Best Selling Colours charts and trends review.

24/05/2026

Simple Shading - Paint on, Peel off!

Roller onto greenhouse windows when the sun gets strong to protect your seedlings and plants from being scorched, then at the end of the season just pick at a corner of the paint coating and peel it off.

The paint colour in this clip is the gentle and pretty Chantry Cream. Find more colours and application advice on our shop Thorndown.co.uk

May Bank Holidays courier deadline tomorrow 🚚 🎨If you’d like paint this Bank Holiday weekend please make sure you place ...
20/05/2026

May Bank Holidays courier deadline tomorrow 🚚 🎨

If you’d like paint this Bank Holiday weekend please make sure you place your paint order by 12pm Thursday 21st May (tomorrow) for delivery the next day on Friday 22nd May.

Please note that as standard all of our 150ml sample tin and craft pack orders are delivered by Royal Mail’s 48hr tracked small parcel service so please contact the office on 01458 258588 or [email protected] if you need them quickly.

The office and factory will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May and our couriers will also be taking a break on these days. Enjoy your long weekend ☀️

Address

Wells Road Trading Estate
Glastonbury
BA69QU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

08000235654

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