SML Paints & Coatings

For over 20 years, SML Paints has been a trusted supplier of marine paints and protective coatings, building a reputation for exceptional products, expert advice, and outstanding customer service. From humble beginnings in a garden shed, the business has grown into a leading distributor, recently investing in modern premises in the Cotswolds, state-of-the-art technology, and a knowledgeable team committed to helping customers achieve the best possible results.

At SML Paints, customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We understand the importance of balancing long-lasting protection with outstanding finishes while remaining mindful of budgets, maintenance requirements, and individual painting experience. Our goal is simple: to provide the right advice, first time, every time.

Our extensive stockholding enables immediate dispatch, with over 90% of orders arriving the next working day. We also recognise that colour is a personal choice, which is why we offer professional tinting across most of our product range in thousands of colours, alongside a bespoke colour-matching service capable of replicating existing colour schemes.

With more than 60 years of combined industry experience, our team offers expert guidance across a comprehensive range of marine coatings, including primers, tie-coats, topcoats, antifoul coatings, hull blacking, and varnishes. Whether customers require single-pack or two-pack systems, epoxy, polyurethane, or alkyd coatings, we help specify the most suitable products for every application, ensuring maximum durability, performance, and value.

As Jotun’s principal marine paint distributor, SML Paints provides daily access to the complete Jotun marine and protective coatings portfolio. This is complemented by our own successful SML Paints range, including Shield primers and Lustre topcoats, developed to deliver professional quality at a competitive price.

Whether supplying commercial operators, boat builders, or private owners, SML Paints combines premium products, technical expertise, and reliable next-day delivery to help customers protect, maintain, and enhance their vessels with complete confidence.

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with us for further information on any of our services – we would love to hear from you! Alternatively you can visit our social media pages to hear about our latest products, news and deals.

We are open 24/7 for web orders.