Est. 1919

Originally formed in Holland in 1919, shortly after World War I, we primarily market and distribute an extensive range of water-based paints and coatings specifically developed for film, television, and theatre.

The quality of our saturated colors, combined with a totally matte finish, has made them highly popular with both scenic painters and interior designers. We have seen increasing interest from interior designers and decorators, as well as a growing number of architects and heritage specifiers, who favor the matte finish our paints achieve. Our Ultramarine Blue is becoming a world-renowned color, considered a perfect alternative to the Majorelle Blue found at the Majorelle Gardens in Morocco.

Bristol has developed an exclusive water-based PVC painting system, enabling the creative decoration of most PVC-based dance flooring. Once cured, it can be rolled, laid, and re-laid many times without peeling or chipping.

Associated products include a special range of VFX paints and fabrics for use in visual effects backgrounds, available through our bristolvfx.com.

All of our products are produced without compromising quality for price. In a world increasingly dominated by financial budgets, the superior quality of Bristol’s products can ultimately save you both time and money.