Crown Trades Reviews

Wide Range of Products: Crown Trade offers a variety of decorative and performance-oriented coatings, including flame-retardant coatings like Timonox.

Matchstik System: Allows for accurate color readings from anywhere, making it easy to match colors without visiting the mixing desk.

Color Patch Cards: Useful for tenant consultation in public sector housing and group color selection processes.

Generic and Bespoke Color Scheme Presentations: Assists in suggesting color scheme options using computer-generated images tailored to specific properties.

Optimization of Maintenance Budgets: Helps reduce future preparation and maintenance costs.

Development of Site-Specific Specifications: Ensures best value and improved tenant/client satisfaction.

Guidance on Surface Preparation and Special Effects: Offers technical information, color samples, and literature to assist with various painting needs.

Easy Online Access: Shop online 24/7 with easy access to documents.

Free Next Day Delivery: No time to visit the store? Enjoy fast and free next day delivery on all orders.

Same Day Click & Collect: Get project supplies quickly and easily with same day click & collect service.

Flexible Credit Options: Benefit from credit terms, exclusive offers, and prices for credit account holders.

Good Quality Paints: Known for their high-quality paints, particularly in the external range and specific products like Crown Trade Extramatt and Covermatt Obliterating Emulsion.

Professional Results: Offers professional-grade results, even if it means paying a bit more.

Good Coverage: Provides good coverage with minimal preparation, making it suitable for various applications.

Customization Options: Offers a range of colors and customization options, especially with products like Extramatt.

Customer Service: Praised for excellent customer service, with helpful staff and reliable delivery.

Higher Cost: Generally more expensive than other brands, although the quality justifies the price.

Variability in Quality: Some products, like the eggshell and gloss, are not as highly rated as others.

Application Challenges: Some users find that certain products, such as the gloss, can be tricky to apply with a roller.

Limited Use: The Extramatt is specifically designed for ceilings and may not be suitable for kitchens and bathrooms.

Occasional Defects: Can ‘flash’ over stain block, requiring additional priming.