Blackfriars Paints- Making and supplying paints and varnishes since 1894

Starting life as the Ostrich paint & varnish works in Bristol In 1902 the Blackfriars name was born and they quickly earned an excellent reputation for its woodstains and varnishes. In 2004 Blackfriar became part of the Tor Coatings Group, cementing its position at the premium end of the paint and varnishes industry. Today the company manufactures and markets the Blackfriar range presented in this website from its facility in County Durham, England.