Wednesday 21 March 2012




The Filling Of Our Very First Tin





There is always something very special when you bring a business dream to life.
And That just what happened at Harris & Thompson last year when they launched their very own brand of paint.

Above we have Managing Director Marc Thompson In the factory filling the very first tin of paint that was launched in November of last year.

Speaking to him he told us "two years in the making this is ! "
Two years ago he set out to design 78 historic colours from the past and turn these ideas and colours in to actual paint. The ethos was to produce an environmentally friendly and sustainable paint with a view that you do not need to compromise on high performance or sacrifice quality to make a safer environment without losing the quality of a good paint.
The Rest As We Say Is History Now.

He adds "This new paint is not only exceptional to use but is also better for the user, the end user and the environment."

With low overheads we were also able to keep the price competitive and lower that major players in the paint making market.

You can purchase all these colours by visiting the new website at www.harrisandthompsonpaints.co.uk
or call in to our new paint show room in sheep street charlbury.

Wednesday 15 February 2012

New Paint Shop

Harris & Thompson have become the first painters and decorators to launch their own brand of paint.
This co insides with the opening of their first paint shop in the market town of Charlbury in Oxfordshire.
The company produce an historic Collection with 78 period colours to inspire any property.
The paint can also be mixed in Ral number colours and Bs ( British Standard Colours ) giving you a huge choice of colour to chose from.
The paint which is environmentally friendly and made from sustainable sources comes in a wide range of products
Classic Matt Emulsion
Classic Eggshell
And Classic Undercoat to provide a great start and solid base when using the eggshell & Gloss.
Classic Gloss
The inspiration behind this move is Managing Director Marc Thompson who also designed the 78 historic colour pallet.
On speaking to Marc he informed us, " we have always been a think outside the box company"
" This move in to our own branded tin of paint was a bold move but we believed their was a market for a great paint with amazing colours at a good price. This move takes us in to a new dimension of decorating, we not only provide the decorating works but also can provide the materials in house at short notice saving us time and helping the project Finnish on time or quicker. This new paint is Eco friendly and drys much quicker than normal conventional paints. It has no solvents and offers very little odour so is safer for the decorator and the client living in
those rooms"
Harris & Thompson Paints are available form our shop in sheep street, Charlbury , Oxfordshire or on line at www.harrisandthompsonpaints .co.uk
Why not pay us a visit or pick up a tester pot

Friday 10 February 2012


Harris & Thompson Reach Finals For Second Year Running


Think outside the box business Harris & Thompson have reached the finals of West Oxfordshire's Business Of The Year for the second year in a row.

The Cotswold decorating company that launched its own brand of paint in November of last year were runners up in the new business category in 2011.

However this year the company has gone one better by reaching the finals of 2012 in not just the Best New Business but also in Best Small Business.

MD, Marc Thompson told us " I'm just blown away by the news, i can't actually take it in at the moment"
he adds " We have all worked very hard this year to make this business work. This is not just down to me but all our staff who i regard as friends more that employees. As a company we are only as good as the people that work for us, and they have helped achieve this not just me. From the office staff to the people who work on site and create the results, we are all just one big team.

The Launch of the Harris & Thompson brand of paint has had a huge impact on the business making Harris & Thompson the only decorators in the UK to have their own brand of paint.
Paint can be purchased on line or by visiting the new show room in Charlbury, Oxfordshire.

Shop opening hours are
Mon, Tue, Thur -1oam- 4pm
Fri - 10am- 2pm
Closed wed, Sat, Sun

You can call in to get a quotation on any decorating work you may need or by a range of Eco paints and Eco soya wax candles.
Or we give free advice on any decorating needs