Many old colour names refer to natural raw materials and these materials varied from place to place, as did local colour perception. Ours in Herefordshire is a grey/yellow clay which makes a very adaptable shade and is a great hall colour but also sophisticated enough for a contemporary living room. We use only natural pigments from earth and mineral origin to make our natural paint which is as precious to us as the earth from whence they came. Truly sustainable paint which is people and planet friendly.
The hugely versatile Clay is available in lighter shades, so 60%, 40% and 20% lighter which means you can use variations of the same colour to great effect.
I am absolutely delighted with the paint and colours. Your expertise and friendly advice allowed me to be bold with my choices, nothing was too much trouble. The quantity is exceptional. Each colour is truly beautiful; their unique depth and bold honesty is second to none. Hard to capture on paper, they lift your spirits and bring joy to even the smallest of spaces - just wonderful, thank you. Looking forward to many more projects.
Sally Lister
£5.00 – £114.00
We offer all our colours in 3 unrivalled finishes which are all easy to apply, durable, breathable and toxin-free.
Our Emulsion has a soft, matt finish with 2% sheen, perfect for your walls and ceilings. It has great coverage and can be applied evenly in just 2 coats. Works flawlessly over new, primed plaster. Sold in 2.5 and 5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Eggshell has a satin finish with 20% sheen so still has a softness to it. Perfect for woodwork and metalwork this finish is easy to apply. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Gloss is our highest satin product with an 80% sheen. This product is perfect for interior and exterior woodwork and metalwork with a durable finish. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Brush up on your painting skills by watching our handy ‘How To’ tutorials and to make sure you are ready to get painting shop our preparatory products.
We have spent years perfecting our pioneering plant-based paints and we are proud of the product we have created using gentle chemistry and a lot of dedication to making a more sustainable paint! We believe we are pioneers in creating natural paints using plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemical derived products.
Unlike many other paint brands, what’s in our tins is on our tins! We declare all of our ingredients, read our full list of ingredients and learn more about how our paint is made.
We use our local courier service called APC which is based in Hereford. APC operates franchises throughout the country and we can deliver parcels throughout the UK on an overnight service.
We are not able to offer returns, as all of our paint is mixed to order and therefore is a bespoke product.
NB: We will accept returns of non bespoke products which include preparatory products.
If you believe your paint is faulty, please contact our team.
Tonal palette
Make up your colour moodboarduse fabrics and furnishings in these colours to get the look
I’m very impressed with Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. I’ve had excellent advice on colours for several rooms from Emma Bulmer who’s been kindness itself. The sample jars arrived super fast and the paint colours and texture are lovely. At every level the customer service has been outstanding. I’m so pleased I found this paint company …
Warm and Sunny!
As a Grade II listed timber-frame farmhouse dating back to the late 16th Century materials are important so no harm is done to the fabric or feel of the house. In our recent renovation we therefore have used all natural materials, from timber and lathe through sheep’s wool insulation to lime plaster. Your paints were …
We have been thrilled with your paint and are still working through the house here so you can expect quite a few more orders from us.
Dear Emma and Amanda, You were both incredibly kind to me last year when I was renovating my cottage in Gloucestershire. Amanda you answered endless questions and even recommended our painter – and suggested lilac pink as a neutral. Emma you were very kind in sending over a long email with suggestions for colours for …
We have created this calculator to help you estimate the amount of paint you will need for your project. Please note that this is only an estimate, based on normal surfaces with two coats of paint.
Please check our practical painting advice - if you are painting onto a very absorbent surface, you may need more paint, and for best results, you may need to prime your surfaces.
If you end up with any leftover paint, get inspired with ways to use any excess paint - it's even compostable!
What are you painting?
Our natural matt emulsion is perfect for interior walls and ceilings.
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This estimate is based on the dimensions of your room, minus the space taken by average doors and windows.
For this area, we suggest would be adequate.
Our water based eggshell or gloss is ideal for woodwork or metalwork.
This estimate is based on skirting and the doors/windows you tell us about. 1 litre should cover 2-3 doors or 20m of skirting.