Thorndown Paints

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

24/08/2026

Effortlessly elegant and timeless, Limestone is a light, soft, stony white with a hint of grey that is inspired by the dramatic landscape of Ebbor Gorge.

Limestone was also used in sculptures and fine carved work that can be found in the stunning Wells Cathedral near to the paint factory in Glastonbury.

This heritage paint colour is the perfect off-white building block for interior walls to add depth and interest or giving heritage appeal to timber garden buildings and structures.

Unsurprisingly Limestone features consistently in our Best Selling Colours charts. You can explore these charts and colour trends by clicking on the link in our bio to our Best Selling Colours review page on our website.

23/08/2026

I struggled all growing season potting up seed trays and potting on seedlings on the floor before I got this fabulous potting bench from

It was really easy to build, a lovely design with two shelves and made using pressure-treated timber so it’s protected against rot and insect attack.

I need to pop some wood paint on to protect it from the rain but am stuck on choice.

What colour would you paint it? You can use UV Clear Wood Paint to protect it and keep the natural timber look but I really want to use a coloured paint.

I’m trying to decide from Rock Rose, Meadowsweet Cream, Marshland Green or Ottery Brown as I love all of these colours and they’d contrast nicely with the Green Ore on my greenhouse – help!!

August Bank Holiday Delivery Dates 🚚We will be closed and the couriers taking a break on the Summer Bank Holiday Monday ...
19/08/2026

August Bank Holiday Delivery Dates 🚚
We will be closed and the couriers taking a break on the Summer Bank Holiday Monday 31st August. If you'd like to be painting over the long weekend, we have recommended order dates below to make sure you get your order in time.

POSTAL DELIVERIES
As standard all craft packs, 40ml and 150ml paint tin orders are despatched using Royal Mail's 48hr Tracked Small Parcels Service. Parcels are collected by Royal Mail the morning after you've placed your order so if you order on a Monday, the post-person will collect Tuesday morning, then it should be delivered Thursday or Friday.

Place your order by 4pm Monday 24th August or the week before to play extra safe.

COURIER DELIVERIES
All of our paint tin orders of 750ml and larger are sent by courier on a specialist next day liquid service, so you can place your paint order by 12pm Thursday 27th August for delivery the next day on Friday 28th August. Placing your order before this date will allow extra time for any possible hold-ups or delays in the courier system.

Have a lovely sunny weekend if you’re lucky enough to not be working ☀️

17/08/2026

Not sure what tool to use? The best tool to use depends on the type of paint you’re using and the painting project. With most paints you can use a paint brush, roller or sprayer to apply them.

Each tool has their advantages and disadvantages and are dependent on what you’re doing, for example if you’re painting a large wall or fiddly trellis a sprayer may make life easier. If you’re using an oil-based paint it’s recommended to use a natural bristle brush and you’ll need to use a chemical paint cleaner, whereas with a water-based paint a synthetic brush works best and you can just clean tools with water.

Throughout our ‘How To’ series we’ll be breaking painting jobs down for you in easy steps starting with picking the right tools to use for our water-based wood paint, so follow us for all the top tips and advice.

Is your conservatory like a oven on full heat? Well Peelable Glass Paint may be the solution for you!Originally designed...
16/08/2026

Is your conservatory like a oven on full heat? Well Peelable Glass Paint may be the solution for you!

Originally designed as a greenhouse shading paint that reduces the internal temperature and provides shading for plants, it’s also really effective at reducing the temperature in conservatories and providing shade.

This customer recently shared their story and photos with us. You can find out more by clicking on the link to ‘Conservatory shading’ in our bio.
“I thought you might be interested in some pictures of my conservatory roof.

With the very hot weather recently it was like an oven inside. I put a white plastic tarpaulin over the top which made a considerable difference, but looked awful.

So I thought I would try your translucent White Witch paint.

I found, using a small foam roller worked best, putting on 4 thin coats, this gave the best even appearance. I put it on the inside as this was easier and safer, though maybe it would have been more effective outside. However the heat reduction is good, and I am very happy with the result. As you can see from the attached pictures, the coverage is fairly even, and from outside is barely visible. I wanted a neat appearance as I intend to leave it for some time.

It reduces the sun’s glare, but not the light available, certainly brighter than the tarpaulin. It also has the benefit of making the room lighter at night as it reflects the light back into the room.

And it was certainly far cheaper than replacing the roof with different panels which so many companies are currently advertising.”

You can see the difference in opacity on the photos when viewed internally in daytime, at night, and externally.

12/08/2026

A solid foundation for a beautiful finish with Doulting Stone paint.

This paint colour was inspired by the stone quarried around Doulting that was used for local buildings including a large part of the iconic Wells Cathedral.

A rich creamy brown stone colour with a heritage feel that enriches the surface it’s painted on. Use inside or out with our luxurious Wall Paint and Wood Paint in this highly popular colour.

Click on the link in our bio to our Best Selling Colours review page on our website to see ongoing trends in colour and get inspired for your next project.

10/08/2026

Get really shady in your greenhouse ☀️🌱
As the hot summer sun continued to pound down on my greenhouse, the plants next to an unshaded window pane weren’t happy so it was time to get even more shady.

After a quick clean of the window panes I masked borders, got a couple of 40ml tins of Parlyte Green Peelable Glass Paint and a radiator roller with a smooth foam sleeve and paint tray.

One window pane had an old stencil of a swan painted on the outside that I wanted to keep so I painted the interior. I knew I’d have lots of paint leftover so used it up on the window pane below, just painting the bottom half to hide tools and plastic plant pots while keeping the upper half unshaded for the tomato leaves to soak in the lower light.
With the leftover paint on the roller I added more flowers to the top window pane using the Summer Floral Stencils for a full bouquet 💐

Summer Paint Sale ☀️🎨 🎉In celebration of the summer we are giving our followers a 10% discount code off all paint on our...
09/08/2026

Summer Paint Sale ☀️🎨 🎉
In celebration of the summer we are giving our followers a 10% discount code off all paint on our online store.

Enter voucher code TDSUM10 in the coupon code box in your basket at our online shop Thorndown.co.uk

Coupon excludes shipping and cannot be used in conjunction with any other coupon.
Vaid until 31st August 2026 so there’s plenty of time to get planning your next painting project!

05/08/2026

Stirring paint with a stick? STOP 🛑 It won’t be stirring your paint properly & may negatively affect its performance.

This reel is the first in our ‘How To’ series teaching you all about paint, starting with the very basics: how to stir paint properly.

It may sound silly but there’s a simple art to stirring paint that we explain below. It’s a bit like making a cake – if you don’t mix all the ingredients properly your bake will go wrong.

Paint is made with multiple raw materials including resin (to make the coating) & colour pigments. All of the ingredients can settle out in transit or if the pot is left sitting at home, with heavier material dropping to the bottom & lighter rising to the top of the tin.

Before painting mix all the ingredients together really well so that it works properly. We think it’s best shaken and stirred, so start by giving the tin a good shake to get things moving.

Some colour pigments are heavier than others and as most paints are made up with a blend of colour pigments, if you don’t mix them together properly then you won’t necessarily see the correct colour.

Don’t use something really thin like a stick to stir the paint with as it won’t be very effective – use a paint stirrer, big wooden spoon or spatula like you would with a cake mixture & if the paint has been sat around for months you can use a cheap old hand blender for a quick and thorough mix.

If you don’t get the resin mixed in full suspension then the coating can be negatively affected and won’t be as strong as it should be, so give the tin a good stir before and during use, and you’ll end up with a perfectly stirred pot of paint!

TIP - our paint is tinted and mixed fresh to order so if you paint soon after delivery it will only need stirring for 30-60 seconds. The longer it’s sat for the longer it will need mixing so can take a good 2 minutes or more.

TIP 2 – use a paint tin opener rather than a screwdriver with a small head so it doesn’t buckle the tin lid making it easier to reseal the paint tin when you’ve finished. Clean off paint from the tin & lid rims so they don’t stick together and become diffic

Time for tea? Refresh old vintage finds with our wood paint for a durable satin coating that’s easy to clean, highly dur...
03/08/2026

Time for tea? Refresh old vintage finds with our wood paint for a durable satin coating that’s easy to clean, highly durable and made with VOC free exterior grade colour pigments so the colours last years.

After a light sand this tea trolley was painted with a couple of coats of Rock Rose and Doulting Stone wood paint giving it a lovely old country cottage look.

It’s no longer covered in cakes but years later is still a very useful piece of furniture that brings me a lot of joy!

If you want a flat matt finish then use or luxurious Wall Paint that also adheres directly to wood and metal with no need for a primer.

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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