Canal boat paint suppliers

Canal boat paint and coatings suppliers

We list suppliers of canal boat paint and painting materials. One of the most attractive features of our canals is the shining paintwork and colourful decoration of the boats. That 'roses & castles' and smart signwritten tradition survives today, on a wide range of modern and traditional narrowboats.

Just why traditional working canal boats should have been so generously decorated is much argued about, and the origins of the beautiful 'roses and castles' tradition is equally mysterious. To find out more read our full section on Canal Folk Art written by the expert Tony Lewery.

If you want someone to paint or signwrite your boat we list canal boat painters and signwriters separately. Phil Speight offers advice on getting the best narrowboat paint finish on your boat.

If you are interested in paintings and drawings of the canals, or on traditionally decorated canalware, such as Buckby cans and cabin stools, see our listings of canal artists, canalware and canal crafts.

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