Marl Coatings Limited Reviews 22

Excellent family-run business with fantastic customer service and top-quality products. They have a great range of block paving and high-quality floor paint, all at very competitive prices. The team is knowledgeable, helpful, and always willing to give honest advice to make sure you get the right product for the job.
The quality of the materials is outstanding, and you can really see the difference once the work is completed. Orders are handled quickly and professionally, and the service from start to finish is reliable and friendly.
It’s refreshing to deal with a company that genuinely cares about its customers and takes pride in what they do. Highly recommend this business to anyone looking for quality products and excellent service.

Went to Marl yesterday and what can i say really nice people and the seal i got for my patio am more than happy with it, thanks guys and will be using use again for sure

Absolutely great product and at an amazing price.
Thank you as always get looked after here, saved me thousands on the last job and can really recommend.

We recently purchased some exterior paint From marl coatings, We had struggled to find an exterior paint elsewhere that could be colour matched.

Thankfully the staff knew exactly what I was talking about, even when I didn’t. They were very helpful and informative and even gave guidance on use, which we were very grateful of.
Highly recommended, friendly, helpful, informative 5* service.

Following lots of research and questions, in June 2025, I decided upon Marl Coatings and purchased 40l of PU350 paint and 20l of primer to cover a newly laid 5' 17mx8m concrete barn floor. They advised 12 weeks cure time but needing to use ASAP, I researched this advice and deducted that 6 weeks is usually sufficient bearing in mind the whole area is covered, dry, well vented and it was an exceptionally hot summer period. My highly experienced builder also agreed 6 weeks would (in his opinion) be enough based on his past experiences of similar products. Therefore six/seven weeks later (when the floor appeared to be completely dry and passed their recommended water retention test) I meticulously followed their detailed application guidance (other than what appeared to be an overly long curing time). Within a short period of time the floor began to flake! Marl have threatened me with legal action if my review isn't factual (I see they have said the same to others) so, POSITIVES: good detailed pre-sales advice, good price, quick delivery. NEGATIVES, very long cure time (my fault I didn't wait and according to them subsequently encountered the problems). I was advised to sand the whole lot off and start again! RECOMMENDATION: If you have a newly laid based and don't want to wait over three months to use it, I would suggest that you purchase from one of their many competitors with shorter curing times.

In the event of legal action: I would like to make it clear that I DID NOT wait the advised 12 weeks and it is possible that if I had the primer/paint could have adhered perfectly, however, I believe my reasoning/risk was justifiable and have therefore written this review to help others with "fresh" bases who cannot wait 12 weeks for it to cure to make an informed decision.

Absolutely great no need for a long review bought in lock down first when b&q was closed would never buy anything else now delivery to my door prepped the drive opens the can applies to my tarmac drive coated in less than a hour looks like it’s just been re layed my whole close have now copied my be my first ever trend thanks all the team at marl it’s Sam sorry I had you running round getting it to me last minute of the day

I recently bought some driveway paint from Marl Coatings but I didn't read the name of the product properly. I complained about the paint and put a bad review on here today. Having realised it was my fault for ordering the wrong paint I apologise to Marl Coat for my mistake and wrongly accusing them. They rightly threatened me with legal action. It isn't easy for me to admit I was wrong and they were right. But I have done it now. They didn't tell me to remove the review but I thought it was only right in the circumstances. I have bought paint from them for 2 years and I will use them again but next time I'll make sure of what I am ordering.

Selling block paving sealer on Ebay and Amazon read the reviews before buying as description deceptive as it doesn't look remotely wet, 5 days later still not set the sand, response is its not suppose to look wet even though its called wet look.

Used PU150 before realising they have a higher resin based product pu350. The after sales team acted promptly and exchanged the product. Be aware that on fresh concrete it is essential that the surface is porous for the product to absorb and cure. I did not know this. An etch to get desired porosity may be needed. Be warned!

Ordered paint for the scout hut, and very happy with service, paint is excellent and happy to return thank you

Order outdoor paint for my house. Excellent service and quality! Highly recommend!

Took the company (Marl) at its Web Site word and used their Grey heavy duty garage floor paint.
Even after careful even meticulous floor preparation and ideal weather (the July hot spots) the first coat (of a planed three coats) is still NOT DRY after three days. Areas that have dried are not hard.
So ... now I cannot use my garage or access the family freezer or my tools!!
I'm stuck until it dries....anybody got a magic wand!!

Ordered the polyurethane floor paint very happy with product, my husband painted it down and said very easy to use and our garage looks great, would use these again.

Quality products, excellent customer service, great prices. Thank you will definitely buy agai

Used Marl polyurethane floor paint from 2 different batches 2 years apart. Drying problems both times.
Painted indoor factory floor 2 weeks ago. Significant areas still not dry even though ventilated and temperature kept at 20 degrees.
It seems the problem is lack of driers in the paint.
OUR SOLUTION.
Mix cobalt driers in high concentration with some paint out of the tin and paint over the wet areas. Use a scrubbing brush to work the drier saturated paint into the wet paint on the floor. If you don't ensure the paint is thoroughly mixed then the drier saturated paint will just form a skin and the paint will scuff off.
These treated areas will then dry overnight and cure as normal. A second coat (with driers) can then be applied.

Knowing what I know now I would never use Marl polyurethane floor paint without adding driers. Seems to work fine and cure hard if you do, but if you don't you'll wish you'd bought a different brand.

Only gave two stars because this problem could have been easily avoided if Marl had just added "Test and add driers as needed, especially in cold weather" to their instructions. Otherwise very good paint.

Looked good when finished but needs longer to dry than stated.My advice is not to suddenly brake when you drive on to the driveway as it will take the paint off.
I have a few patches to paint over where this has happened so now l just roll onto my driveway and brake slowly rather than a sudden stop and it seems to be ok.Will have to see how it stands up to winter weather but lm sure will be ok.When you consider the cost of other alternatives such as block paving then this method is a bargain and pleasing to the eye
This is now October and an update.Had a lot of rain and the paint is beginning to wash off.By next spring it will need another coat.Several of my neighbours who have used this paint are having the same problem.

Outstanding service from a great family run business right on my door step,even got our items out same day for next day delivery my husband has been a painter for 43 years and he said on par with the best he’s used over the years please do your own research as I don’t know where these other reviews are coming from we have told our friends and people who have knocked to ask what colour we have used. Keep up the great work guys support uk brands

Inconsistent batches
Poor quality
Cheap and nasty not worth a star.

Industrial garage floor paint which apparently you can drive forktrucks over! Just don’t try parking a car on it. Didn’t last one day before it started to flake! Terrible product