Your independent paint & decorating merchant
Premium paint, trade tools and field-tested advice — without the drive out of town. A local, family-run trade counter for the decorators, tradespeople and DIY customers of Ilfracombe and North Devon.
A husband-and-wife team who know the trade
We're John Bryant and Jan Robertson — a local Ilfracombe couple bringing a dedicated, independent paint and decorating merchant to North Devon. John brings decades on the tools; Jan makes the counter run like clockwork.
- Find us
- 14 Church Street, Ilfracombe
- Call
- +44 7824 741149
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat 8am–1pm · Closed Sunday
A merchant's range, without the drive
Everything you'd drive out of town for — right here
Your paint and decorating merchant, right here in Ilfracombe.
Competitive merchant rates designed to keep your jobs profitable.
Free, field-tested guidance on tricky specs and finishes.
Run by a local trade professional who speaks your language.
Shop by the names you know
Set up a trade account and get to work
Our trade accounts make every visit quick. Trade credit, competitive rates and shelves kept stocked with what you actually use — grab what you need and get back on the job.
Open a Trade Account
Colour matched & mixed while you wait
Bring a sample or a colour reference and we'll match it at the counter. Trade-proven Johnstone's finishes, mixed to your spec — no guesswork, no waiting on a delivery.
See what we stock
Pop in — the kettle's on
When you walk through our doors at 14 Church Street, you're not just visiting a shop — you're supporting a local family business invested in our town. Pop in, grab a coffee, and let's set up your next order.
Now open · 14 Church Street, Ilfracombe, North Devon
Your new local merchant is nearly here
Open a trade account now and be ready from day one.