Mylands Paint: London's Finest for Premium Decorating

Mylands is one of London's best-kept decorating secrets — a paint company that has been producing exceptional paints at its factory in Norwood since 1884, yet remains less well-known than Farrow & Ball or Little Greene despite being the quiet choice of many London architects, interior designers, and film studios. If you want a paint with genuine London heritage, extraordinary colour quality, and formulations that professional decorators rate very highly, Mylands deserves serious consideration.

Mylands' London Heritage

Mylands was founded in South London in 1884 and has continuously manufactured paint on the same site for over 140 years. The company supplied paint for the Houses of Parliament, the National Theatre, and countless London film and television productions — it is the paint company that colours London's stages. This heritage gives Mylands colours a distinctive quality: they are formulated for the precise, demanding requirements of professional decorators rather than the mass market.

The Mylands Colour Palette

Mylands offers over 200 colours, organised into collections that reflect the company's London roots — the 1930s-inspired Spitalfields range, the Georgian-influenced Chiswick House collection, and the dramatic London Wall range of deep, saturated tones. Stand-out colours include:

• Temple Bar (MW 59): a warm, mid-tone stone — one of the finest neutrals available from any paint company
• Savile Row (MW 122): a sophisticated charcoal with blue undertones — superb in home offices and dining rooms
• Piccadilly (MW 45): a warm off-white with a hint of yellow — classic and versatile
• Chelsea Green (MW 71): a rich, historically-grounded green that looks superb against period joinery
• Brewer Street (MW 89): a dusty, earthy red — bold and confident in period properties

Mylands Products for Period Homes

Mylands' product range is well-suited to London's period properties. Their Marble Matt emulsion has an exceptionally flat, chalky finish that is forgiving on imperfect old plaster — comparable to Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion. Their Eggshell range for woodwork is available in both water-based and oil-based formulations, giving decorators flexibility. For exterior work, Mylands offers a breathable masonry paint in the full colour range.

Why Decorators Favour Mylands

Professional decorators value Mylands for its consistent quality, excellent coverage, and the working properties of its products. The paints brush and roll beautifully, self-level well to minimise lap marks, and dry to exactly the finish specified. The company's technical support is also excellent — Mylands staff are experts who understand the challenges of painting period properties and can advise on the right products for unusual substrates.

If you would like to use Mylands paint in your North London home, Hampstead Painting Company is experienced with the full range. Request a quote or call 020 3874 2670.