Crown Paints, with headquarters in Darwen, Lancashire has roots extending back nearly two centuries. The company of today is ... the UK’s largest and most successful independent paint manufacturer. The breadth of Crown Paints’ portfolio encompasses the professional and DIY user, with brands known for quality and reliability. Our professional finishes – notably Crown Trade, Sandtex Trade and Sadolin – are specified for some of the UK’s most prestigious buildings, while those for domestic use have found favour with several generations of home owners. Always at the leading edge in colour, Crown’s paints and wood stains can be relied on consistently to deliver a little extra both in aesthetics and performance. read more