Want to know where to buy paint online? If you're considering using lockdown as an opportunity to spruce up a tired looking space, a fresh coat of paint is one of the easiest options. But getting your hands on a tin or two is easier said than done.
While some stores have reopened – more on that below – your best bet is probably still shopping online to avoid long queues and non-essential trips out of the house.
Scroll down to buy paint for your project. We've listed the stores that are (or aren't) delivering at the moment – and below that, we've listed the best paint deals today.
In need of a little design inspiration before you choose your shades? Head over to our paint hub.
Where to buy paint today
Where to avoid for now...
Where to buy the best washable paints
The best washable paints are brilliant for busy areas, like your hallway and kitchen, and are especially useful if you've got pets or kids. They're durable enough to be wiped down whenever you spot a mark. Here's where you can buy the top brands right now.
Where to buy white emulsion paint
It's a DIY staple but it can be tough knowing where to buy white paint for your walls and ceilings if you can't pop down to your nearest B&Q. These paints are all available to buy online now:
Where to buy the best paint for kitchens
Kitchen paint needs to be super durable as it'll not only get splattered with food at some point, but it needs to stay put in a hot, humid environment when you're cooking. Here's where you can buy our pick of the best kitchen paints:
Where to buy bathroom paint
Bathrooms can get very humid so any paint you use needs to be specially formulated for such a damp environment. Here's where you can buy our pick of the best bathroom paints:
Where to buy decking paint
The best decking paints will give your deck a brand new look in no time at all. Here are today's best prices on our favourites:
Where to buy fence paint
The best fence paints will give your fences a brand new look in no time. Here are today's best prices on our favourite brands:
Equipment you'll need for painting projects
Almost all paint projects follow the same steps. First, clean the surface, then sand it, then wipe down, apply a primer and then apply two coats of paint. It means you need similar equipment for most DIY paint projects. Here are the essentials, and where to buy them:
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