Crown Decorating Centres Reviews 689

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Evaluating 190 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness, extensive knowledge, and friendly demeanor, often highlighting specific individuals for going above and beyond. The service provided is frequently described as excellent, with many appreciating the personalized approach and efficient processes. People are also very satisfied with the quality of the products, particularly the paints and other materials, and the delivery service is often noted for being fast and reliable. However, some people were dissatisfied with their order experience, mentioning issues such as products not matching descriptions, items being unavailable after purchase, or unexpected delays in delivery without communication. A few other people also felt that the consistency of some products varied, requiring more coats than anticipated.

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Staff

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Service

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Product

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Delivery service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The level of service in the Charlton store is absolutely fantastic. Special praise must go to Alicija who was very knowledgable, incredibly friendly and patient with my requests for help. The centre... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We went to Corby Crown Decorating Centre Corby on Saturday 14th of February. We had a fantastic knowledgeable experience with Kim on the products and what to buy. We appreciate all the help she... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely superb customer service. I am a keen and frequent DIYer, and female. I have to fight imposter syndrome going into trade places! These guys are always above and beyond helpful, really good a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you want the best quality paints and other material, the crown centres are the absolute best. Don’t waste your money with Dulux or other brands like Ronseal, if you want professional paints. The st... See more

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Company details

  1. Paint Store
  2. Decoration and Interior Design Store
  3. Do-it-Yourself Shop
  4. Home Improvement Store
  5. Paint Manufacturer

About Crown Decorating Centres

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Premium quality Professional and DIY paints, accessories and decorating equipment from Crown Decorating Centres, available in-store and online.

Quality interior and exterior paints, including Crown Trade, Crown and Sandtex.

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Add a splash of colour to exterior wood with Sadolin paints, stains and varnishes.

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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Elaine knows her trade inside and out

Elaine knows her trade inside and out. She was able to tell me all about the properties of certain paints together with drying times and how to clean the brushes. She is a credit to your business and a delight to talk to. At first I bought one Crown paint but realised after talking to her that it was a different Crown paint that I really needed. She simply did a refund and put through the new sale without a problem. Totally professional.

9 May 2026
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Thank you for leaving a review we really appreciate it

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very quick and effective delivery which…

Very quick and effective delivery which deserves 5⭐️’s.

Not so happy about the price though as I had misinterpreted the website and thought the £40.00 was for a 2.5ltr can not a 1ltr one - hence the lower score awarded.

29 April 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

Thank you for your review. I’m sorry the pricing wasn’t as expected. The £40.00 shown on the website is for the 1‑litre can, but I understand how this may have been unclear. Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll look into improving the clarity of the product information.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Visited the Salisbury store on…

Visited the Salisbury store on Saturday.
The staff member provided Excellent customer support.
Would highly recommend this store.

28 April 2026
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Thank you for leaving a review we really appreciate it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff very friendly and approachable

Staff very friendly and approachable. Will use again .

26 April 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review . We love reading about our customers positive experiences

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paint at around two and a half times Toolstation price!

Bought water-based paint online at crowndecoratingcentres.co.uk. Thought that I was buying 2.5 litres. Price - £24 very similar price to Toolstation, but Toolstation's was for 2.5 litres, while.crowndecoratingcentres.co.uk was for 1 (one) litre! Felt ripped off by Crown Decorating Centre!

30 April 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

We are sorry you were not happy with our service. If you can please contact us via our website www.crowndecoratingcentres.co.uk and input your details on our 'Contact Us' we can investigate this matter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Look no further for your paint needs. Made several visits for tester pots

Made several visits for tester pots, to Radcliffe Road branch , always patient and helpful. Final decisions made , orange paint ordered, delighted with result. Would recommend anyone to look no further for all your paint needs. Ladies were brilliant,helpful and friendly.

1 April 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

Hello thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We love reading about our customers positive experiences

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel was so helpful

Must mention Daniel from the Ayr shop who was so friendly and attentive during our visit. His assistance was greatly appreciated. He is a a great ambassador for the company. Cannot recommend Daniel highly enough.

14 April 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

“Thank you so much for your positive review. We’ll make sure your feedback reaches the team member you mentioned, along with their manager and regional manager.”

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery was due Monday but wasn’t…

Delivery was due Monday but wasn’t possible, had a call from a lovely lady who had it delivered the same day, very impressed.

31 March 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time customer

I recently purchased paint for the whole house. Some of it was custom coloured, some standard. The team at Cardiff were most helpful and patient with me which I really appreciated. The quality of the paint is exceptional. They even delivered it all to me. Have to say, I shall return!! Thank you for a wonderful experience and amazing quality paint.

20 March 2026
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Thank you for leaving a review we really appreciate it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Order was delivered on time

Order was delivered on time. A very efficient and cost effective service

27 March 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

Hello, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear that you’ve been happy with our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect customer service

Perfect customer service, the paint is really good as we have always found with Crown.

6 March 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you received excellent customer service and that the paint continues to demonstrate the reliable quality you have consistently experienced with Crown. We really appreciate your loyalty and look forward to helping you again.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The goods I ordered click and collect…

The goods I ordered click and collect were not ready despite receiving an email saying they were.
Crown responded asking for details of my experience via their website site. I had already complained to them via that method but nothing has happened. It is obvious that Crown do not bother.
Another glossy web site with the reality not up to the actuality.

24 February 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

We are sorry to hear you are still awaiting on your goods for collection .if you can please contact us via our website www.crowndecoratingcentres.co.uk and input your details on our 'Contact Us' and the store you ordered the paint from we can investigate this matter.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service

The staff at Crown Decorating Centre, Maidstone went above and beyond to provide us with paint. Machine wasn’t working so they went to Medway and got the paint mixed up for us and brought back to Maidstone store. Lovely, friendly ladies and will definitely use again. I have used before and the service as always been excellent.

20 February 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

Thank you for your review it is greatly appreciated , I will share your review with the store and area manager.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Out of the three items I ordered online…

Out of the three items I ordered online only one of them was available.
When I picked the order I asked about my account and any applicable discounts .
I was told that a 10% discount was already applied but I would have had 30% discount if I had just gone and bought directly from the store.
Thi makes the idea of buying online and click and collect not worth using

5 March 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

We are sorry you were not happy using the online order service. If you can please contact us via our website www.crowndecoratingcentres.co.uk and input your details on our 'Contact Us' we can investigate this matter.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

bad customer support, bad delivery

My parcel was not delivered - I tried to contact over the email 3 times and over the phone but still have not received any updates or support. Avoid buying.

2 March 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

We’re sorry to hear that you haven’t received your order. Please email your details, including your order number, to customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk so our team can look into this for you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Got a email saying upto 48 hours they…

Got a email saying upto 48 hours they would be in touch to discuss paint colours and to arrange a delivery, yeah right still waiting

7 March 2026
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Reply from Crown Decorating Centres

We are sorry to hear of the issues you have had, can you please contact Crown Customer Care on 01254 704951 or email details to customer.care@crownpaints.co.uk

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