Our story begins in 1884 when ‘Honest’ John Myland set up his modest shop in the heart of Lambeth. Unlike some other paintmakers of the day, John was absolutely in thrall to the art of the colourman, insisting on only the very best materials that would allow him to create colours that were lustrous and flawless, with guaranteed quality.

Today, we’re still in Lambeth, the last remaining paint manufacturer in London, and John’s great-grandson Dominic Myland carries on the family tradition of perfection in paint.

Over the past 135 years of our history, we have built an unrivalled catalogue of samples and fragments of historic paints, wallpapers, distempers and plasters, giving us unique access to a vast collection of authentic historical colours to bring out the best in any property, no matter what the era.

Mylands paints are water based with a low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) content, making them virtually solvent free and kind to you, your family and the environment.

Premium, meaning finest, high quality and the best that is available. In this modern world, where premium is attached to endless products and experiences, it can be difficult to filter what is truly premium and what only wishes to be. Established in Lambeth in the 19th century, John Myland had a mission, to create great paint in a range of colours and paint finishes, using only premium materials. It is these solid foundations that helped us to build the Mylands of today.

Mylands is Britain’s oldest family owned and run paint and wood polishes manufacturer.
Making paint in the same district of South London for over 135 years, Mylands' time-honoured techniques and passion for paint has been handed down through five generations of the same family. Over the years, we have perfected the art of making paint with unique recipes, superior ingredients and an unwavering dedication to quality.

Mylands has 135 years of paint and colour expertise. Over five generations of the same family, we have made quality paints in Lambeth, South London.
Our colours are rich and pure, authentic yet versatile and highly pigmented. We are renowned for our thick lustrous paint which has outstanding coverage and opacity, is exceptionally hardwearing and easy to use.
Expertly blended using only superior quality ingredients and natural earth pigments, Mylands paint are a pleasure to paint with, beautiful to look at and kind to the environment too.
Today, we are the last remaining paint manufacturers in London and the only decorative paint and polishes manufacturer in Britain to hold a Royal Warrant – the ultimate seal of approval.

Mylands has been at the heart of the British film, theatre and television industry from the very start.
Even before the emergence of the infamous Pinewood Studios in 1935, Mylands was an established name within the British film industry.

Mylands pledges to participate in the ‘Design for Diversity’ campaign to promote inclusivity and diversity within the interiors industry.
Kate Watson-Smyth, editor of Mad about the House, the UK’s number one interiors blog, has joined forces with Rukmini Patel, a leading interior designer of British-Asian origin, to launch ‘Design for Diversity’, a nationwide campaign to promote inclusivity and diversity, and to improve representation, within the interiors industry.

With over 135 year of paint and colour experience, it’s little wonder that Mylands is the first choice for not only keen DIY enthusiasts, but for professional decorators too. In fact, Mylands was created as a trade paint brand, adored by interior designers, and trusted by the British film and television industries. It was only in 2012 that the Mylands trade paint secret was brought to the wider public with the introduction of the Colours of London range. So, whether you need a high opacity trade vinyl, a reliable metal paint, or a solvent based trade satinwood, Mylands is ready to lend a hand.