Crown Paints Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Considering 61 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall, frequently criticizing the paint for being excessively runny, watery, and very thin. Buyers pointed out that the finishes were often patchy, requiring multiple coats without delivering acceptable coverage or standard results. People also experienced significant frustrations when colors dried completely differently from what was expected, leaving rooms looking entirely wrong compared to samples. Some reviewers were happy with certain products, highlighting smooth application and wonderful results when using specific specialty ranges. Additionally, customers appreciated the dedicated support team members who provided professional assistance and resolved inquiries efficiently.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

I was disappointed with this, the coverage was ok,but my God it was so runny,I was painting with a brush and as soon as I lifted it from the tin it was dripping everywhere.Even on the walls it rundown... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Purchased Crown Contract High Gloss Paint Brilliant White 1L from Toolstation. The paint is definitely not Brilliant white out of the tin, not even just white, its more very pale yellow with a hint of... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wouldn't really have given even one star for Crown Pure Brilliant White Paint. On attempting to paint the Living Room Ceiling, the finish was patchy and even after trying another twice, the finish d... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WHAT THE HELL OF CROWN DONE TO THEIR STAY WHITE GLOSS RANGE? THEY HAVE DESTROYED IT. I HAVEN'T BOUGHT ANY OF THIS PRODUCT UNTIL RECENTLY. AS PART OF A REDECORATION PROJECT. WHY HAVE THE... See more

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Company details

  1. Paint Manufacturer
  2. Decoration and Interior Design Store
  3. Paint Store

About Crown Paints

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We help everyone paint their own possible

At Crown, we believe that every pot of paint is brimming with potential. And we want to put that in the hands of everyone. Because with paint, you can change a room, change a mood, even change a life.

That's why we want to inspire people to paint their world better, braver and beautifuller (yes, that's not a word, but this is paint, you can do anything).

Whether you're a DIYer, a Pro or part of the Crown family, we're committed to supporting you. Not just with our wonderful paint but by giving you everything you need to open up new opportunities each day.

We know what a positive difference we can make to people and our planet, so we'll keep pushing what's possible.

Now and always,
it's not just paint, it's personal.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Scrubbable Matt - great product

Initially had issues with paint; soon resolved and end result was fantastic after arranging replacements with customer services.

July 3, 2026
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Thank you so much for leaving us a review - we appreciate the time taken

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful Staff

The help we received to rectify a problem with our Sandtex masonry paint was 1st Class.
Leanne from the head office dealt with our issue and was responsive and able to help us quickly.
The Crown Decorating Centre staff in Newcastle were equally as helpful when dealing with me and my questions.

June 16, 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Off white Superdec

Looking for answers relating to Sadolins satin white Superdec paint. Apparently marketed by Crown paints.
This microporous paint quoted as 10 year durable I can confirm as it has outlasted this by some years.
Looking to refresh my front door with same I completed the task only to see the colour not so white on drying .it is a patchy off white and not what I’d expected as from memory many years back I was very pleased with its whiteness. What’s gone wrong this time. It was a relatively new almost full tin. I’m reluctant to ditch it due to the cost

June 20, 2026
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Reply from Crown Paints

I’m sorry to hear that on this occasion the finish has dried to a patchy off-white rather than the bright white you were expecting.

It’s also very important that Superdec is thoroughly stirred before and during application, using a suitable paint stirrer, to ensure the pigments are fully mixed and you achieve an even colour and finish throughout.

We do appreciate that this is frustrating given the cost, if you’d like further assistance, please contact the helpline number on the back of the container.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great.

Love the clean extreme range.

May 23, 2026
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Thank you for your kind feedback — we’re really pleased to hear you’re loving the Clean Extreme range! It’s great to know it’s making a positive impression. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Newly plastered ceiling 1 mist coat…

Newly plastered ceiling 1 mist coat then 4 coats and still it looks patchy never buy Crown paint again

June 16, 2026
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Hello thank you for leaving your review - please could I ask you to contact our customer care department regarding your query regarding colour . Our email is customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

THEY HAVEN'T MENDED WHAT WASN'T BROKEN!!!

WHAT THE HELL OF CROWN DONE TO THEIR STAY WHITE GLOSS RANGE?
THEY HAVE DESTROYED IT.
I HAVEN'T BOUGHT ANY OF THIS PRODUCT UNTIL RECENTLY. AS PART OF A REDECORATION PROJECT.

WHY HAVE THEY RUINED WHAT USED TO BE A FANTASTIC PRODUCT?

THIS DISGUSTING 'VEGAN' FORMULA IS NOT PAINT - IT IS SOYA MILK !!!!
IT IS COMPLETELY LIQUID, IT HAS NO STRUCTURE OR STRENGTH. NO COVERAGE CAPABILITIES.

WHOEVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR BLUE SKY THINKING IN CREATING THIS RUBBISH. NEEDS DIPPING IN A VAT OF SOMETHING CORROSSIVE !

BRING BACK THE OLD FORMULA.

June 11, 2026
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Reply from Crown Paints

We understand how frustrating it can be when a product you’ve previously trusted no longer meets your expectations, especially during an ongoing project. Your comments regarding the consistency, coverage, and overall performance have been noted.

We’re sorry again for the frustration caused, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Too much bread

Crown provided a voucher for a pot of paint. This was after they had already put the phone down, in-effect, the credit after having left a review. You might be thinking that they deserve more stars after providing a free pot; however, more stars is not in fact deserved.

When you make a colour of a particular line, you stick to it so that your customers can dab-in where required, over the forthcoming years, otherwise it means repainting whole rooms.

This total lack of consideration combined with their stupid excuses simply merits no positive feedback.

About twelve years ago, I bought Soft Khaki and Mellow Sage in their 'Breath Easy' Silk emulsion. I only know it was the Breath Easy line because I eventually came across some remaining paint in the Soft Khaki.

The company as a whole did the very least they could in trying to recall what line of paint I had bought, prior to my discovery of the used pot of Soft Khaki.

There are rival companies out there which behave to the opposite and go out of their way, from initial point-of-contact, to make sure you walk away satisfied.

Crown's excuses range from painted walls changing in tone over the years due to atmospheric conditions, variations from batch to batch in the manufacturing processes and (I like this one) formula updates in production, the last not even in excuse format!...

First of all, painted walls still look the same as the original colour, over time, within senisble limits, and second, if you call paint a certain colour then it should remain that colour or else be given a different title and this the case whether a new formula or not and which is the reason for the existence of areas known as 'testing-labs'.

Crown haven't followed-up and I had to fight to sustain communication when in dialogue and which was not rewarding when so. In some areas of the country, the population scoff too much dough and it makes them lethargic; either that, or management with a trickle-down effect hates the idea of customer satisfaction...

The lack of thought does indeed make me think that changing the tonal value of a colour could have made Crown a lot of money, were customers unimaginative enough to buy from them again once they tragically found out that Crown were not producing colours true to original shades, sales trickery I have to say just typical of certain regions of the country where there is too much doughy consumption.

I now have a 'Trade' version of the paint and which is not the shade of Mellow Sage I painted the walls with, either, a professional version obtained, voucher in hand, with the idea that it might not have been altered. And I have been left with no viable option. And no, repainting already-painted walls is not one.

April 27, 2026
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'Your original comments have been dealt with but if there is anything else we can help you with please contact customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Have been decorating for 35 years

Have been decorating for 35 years, have never had to do so many coats of crown thick and creamy to try and achieve an exceptable finish, marks so easily, would never recommend to any of our customers

May 26, 2026
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Reply from Crown Paints

Hello, thankyou for taking the time to leave us a review. Please can I ask you to contact our customer care team on the following email as we want to look into this for you and rebuild your faith within our brand - customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company I have ever dealt with

I've been purchasing online for over 20 years. Crown are the worst I have ever encountered. Absolutely zero communication re. Orders, shipping etc. Never received my order, multiple emails unanswered. They are either incompetent or completely indifferent to customers. I will never use a Crown product or service ever again.

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Crown Paints

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience, and we understand how frustrating it must have been not to receive your order or any communication from us. This is not the level of service we aim to provide.

We would like to investigate what went wrong and resolve this for you as quickly as possible. If you are willing, please contact us with your order number and any relevant details so we can look into the issue and arrange the appropriate next steps.

Please contact us on customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

WORSED PAINT I'VE EVER BOUGHT

WORSED PAINT I'VE EVER BOUGHT. Thinking it was quality I purchased 2 x 10Ltr "PURE BRILLIANT WHITE MATT EMULSION". My hallway was a "very pale pink", after the 1st coat would not adhere [after washing the walls & allowing to dry over night], 2nd coat same problem so took 1.5 10Ltr drums to recycling centre & am looking for desent paint.
DON'T WASTE HARD EARNT MONEY ON THIS RUBBISH

May 2, 2026
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Reply from Crown Paints

Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please can I ask you to contact us on customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk . We would like to look into this for you and help get this resolved. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service

Fantastic service, always really helpful and today Scott excelled himself when I needed some paint re mixing👍

April 16, 2026
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“Thank you for your feedback. It’s great to hear that you always find the service helpful, and we’re delighted that Scott excelled himself while assisting with your paint re‑mixing.”

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We bought Crown crafted poetry…

We bought Crown crafted poetry luxurious flat matt finish. Due to the size of our kitchen we needed 2 x 2.5L tins. We got the paint on the walls, loved the colour and it painted with ease. Obviously 1 tin was not enough so we started on the other tin only to find it's a different colour. Same batch numbers, but different. We now are unsure what to do as we have now done another coat with the new tin but may need a third! What if that's a different colour?

April 14, 2026
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Reply from Crown Paints

Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please can I ask you to contact us on customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk . We would like to look into this for you and help get this resolved. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delighted

Just had most of the house decorated with Crown Mid Sheen and tbh am delighted with the results: both coverage and finish. Delivery was exactly when they said it would be. However, the 5 star review is definitely for Customer Care. We had to return quite a lot of unused paint (we massively overbought) and could not have asked for more helpful, professional and friendly service - absolutely outstanding all round.

April 9, 2026
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Hello thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We love reading about our customers positive experiences

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought some paint recently and had an…

Bought some paint recently and had an issue with the lid. Unfortunately had to prise it apart so it left the container not airtight. I contacted customer services, I had a quick response and a full refund, great customer service. The paint despite the negative reviews on here was great used to paint my kitchen ceiling - two coats and was perfect I used the brilliant white no patchiness as mentioned in previous reviews and was a good price too

February 27, 2026
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Hello thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We love reading about our customers positive experiences

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

As a painter and decorator, I believe that crown has some of the best paint on the market. I especially like Clean Extreme, for its price point, application and durability.

November 2, 2025
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Hello thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We love reading about our customers positive experiences

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor coverage

Worst paint I've ever used, freshening up white coving and might as well be using water. Very poor coverage, looks like it will need about 4 coats.

March 1, 2026
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Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please can I ask you to contact us on customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk . We would like to look into this for you and help get this resolved. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very beautiful colour and display in…

Very beautiful colour and display in your house.its true to say if you like it crown it because it has the best appearance and its long lasting

February 25, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pure brilliant white is yellow

Bought 3 x 2.5l tins of pure brilliant white gloss. Mixed them with a paint mixer drill attachment and it was magnolia when applied. Opened and mixed second tin, same results. Tried the 3rd and it's the same again. I sanded, washed with sugar soap, let it dry fully and used undercoat. It's not me that's wrong. This paint is yellow. Also it drags and balls up with every brush stroke. Awful paint. I thought it might be from old stock or something in the range, but from reading these reviews, I reckon it's just rubbish. I'll be taking it back to the range in the morning and swapping it for dulux or Johnstones

February 24, 2026
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Reply from Crown Paints

Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please can I ask you to contact us on customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk . We would like to look into this for you and help get this resolved. We look forward to hearing from you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Just wasted money on 2 tins of Crown…

Just wasted money on 2 tins of Crown emulsion! It’s awful! Very runny, poor coverage. Won’t be buying this any more

February 13, 2026
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Hello thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Please can I ask you to contact us on customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk We would like to look into this for you and help get this resolved. We look forward to hearing from you

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Online Ordering

I ordered a paint online. I collected the paint and took it home, to find it was a completely different colour from that shown online. If it had been fairly close, this would not have been a problem. I took the paint back to the store (Aberystwyth). I was told that I could not trust the colours online. I asked why then was online ordering was offered. I got no answer and no resolution was offered. 36 miles driven. Money spent. Not the product I ordered. Recommend avoid.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Crown Paints

So sorry to read this review - please can we ask you to contact our customer care team as we would like to log this complaint and investigate it - the email is customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk

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