What Dacrylate Paints does

Dacrylate Paints Ltd. is a privately-held British manufacturer and supplier of high-performance industrial and decorative coatings, headquartered in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, UK. Founded in 1958 (with sources dating operations to as early as 1955), the company operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees and has held a Royal Warrant continuously since 1986, re-awarded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2025.

The company's core technology is in-house formulation of coating chemistries spanning epoxies, alkyds, acrylics, polyurethanes, polysiloxanes, chlorinated rubber, and vinyl systems, supported by a state-of-the-art R&D laboratory. Its product portfolio covers twelve named ranges (Dacfast, Dacfree, Dacprime, Dacquacote, Dacthane, Dactherm, Dacsil, Epidac, Implamel, Margard, Rapidac, Vinadac) plus decorative emulsions and specialty products. Many Epidac and Dacsil products carry British Board of Agrément (BBA) approvals against specific Highways England Item Numbers (110, 111, 112, 116, 121, 185), which are mandatory specifications for UK highways infrastructure tenders. Key performance claims include up to 25-year protection in harsh environments (Epidac 121) and 1,000-hour QUV artificial exposure resistance with no change (Dacsil 200).

Dacrylate operates a direct B2B sales model, selling bespoke and stock coatings to UK customers across six application segments: highways infrastructure, industrial finishes, floor coatings, masonry protection, wood coatings, and decorative. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; orders are placed via phone or email contact. The company is independently owned, led by Managing Director Sharon Harte, with no institutional investors, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or funding rounds disclosed. Additional credentials include ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification, PlanetMark sustainability certification, and 74% waste recycling aligned with UN SDGs.

Name

Dacrylate Paints

Legal name

Dacrylate Paints Ltd.

Website

https://dacrylate.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dacrylate Paints is a privately-held British manufacturer of high-performance industrial and decorative coatings, serving UK highways, industrial, flooring, masonry, wood, and decorative customers via direct B2B sales with over 50 years of formulation expertise and Royal Warrant recognition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Protective Coatings

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (325510), Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (3255)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Protective Coatings (IMAEAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Acrylics & Methacrylates (PMMA, Acrylic Resins) (IMAEANAG)

Keywords

• Industrial protective coatings
• Epoxy resin paints
• Anti-graffiti coatings
• Decorative emulsion paints
• Highways structural coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirkby In Ashfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Industrial Coatings Sales: Direct manufacture and sale of high-performance industrial coatings and paints to customers in highways, industrial, floor coatings, masonry, wood coatings, and decorative sectors. Products are sold directly to customers as bespoke formulations or stock products.
2. Decorative Coatings Sales: Sale of decorative paints and emulsions including alkyd, acrylic, and vinyl-based finishes through direct sales channel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dacrylate Paints is a British manufacturer and direct supplier of high-performance industrial and decorative coatings based in Nottinghamshire, UK. The company formulates and produces bespoke and stock paints across multiple resin chemistries (epoxy, alkyd, acrylic, polyurethane, polysiloxane, chlorinated rubber, vinyl) for applications spanning highways infrastructure, industrial OEM finishes, floor coatings, masonry protection, wood coatings, and decorative markets. Products are sold directly to customers via phone, email, and the company website, with several ranges carrying BBA approvals against Highways England Item Numbers.

Product overview

Dacrylate Paints is a British manufacturer and supplier of high performance industrial and decorative coatings and paints. Based in Nottinghamshire with over 50 years of experience, they offer one of the widest ranges of high-performance coatings in the industry. Their portfolio consists of multiple product ranges organized by coating type and application: Epidac (epoxy-based coatings for long-term substrate protection, many BBA approved to Highways England Item Numbers), Implamel (cost-effective general purpose primer/finish coatings for structural steelwork), Dacthane (acrylic modified polyurethane topcoats), Margard (anti-graffiti and anti-fly poster protection coatings), Dacsil (polysiloxane and silicone modified alkyd coatings for weathering resistance), Dactherm (heat-resistant coatings up to 800°C), Dacprime (rust-inhibitive primers), Dacfree (isocyanate-free acrylic finishing coatings), Rapidac (fast-drying primers), along with decorative products including Alkysil (gloss and eggshell finishes), DacMatt, DacSatin, and Trade Silk Emulsion (water-based emulsions for interior/exterior use), masonry coatings (DacCrete anti-carbonation coatings, Masonry Sealer), wood coatings (Yacht Varnish, AC Universal Primer), and floor coatings (Epidac 2S/2W for industrial floors, DacCrete floor paints). The company serves applications across Highways, Industrial Finishes, Floor Coatings, Masonry, Wood Coatings, and Decorative markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Epidac Epoxy Coating Range Epoxy resin-based coating range formulated for long-term protection of steel, galvanised steel, aluminium, and concrete substrates; includes blast primers, maintenance primers, high-build intermediate coats, chemical-resistant finishes, and floor coatings. Many products are BBA approved to Highways England Item Numbers (110, 111, 112, 116, 121). Designed for highways, industrial, and floor coating applications.
• Margard Anti-Graffiti and Anti-Fly Poster Range Coating range providing long-term graffiti and fly-poster protection for steelwork, architectural cladding, lighting columns, and street furniture. Includes high solids polysiloxane finishes that are isocyanate free, enabling easy removal of graffiti and suitability over existing paints.
• Dacsil Polysiloxane and Silicone Modified Alkyd Range Polysiloxane and silicone modified alkyd coating range providing long-term weathering protection, gloss retention, UV resistance, and heat resistance (120-150°C) for steel, galvanised, aluminium, and similar substrates. Includes BBA approved Dacsil 200 (Highways England Item 185) with 1,000 hours QUV performance.
• Dacthane Acrylic Polyurethane Topcoat Range Acrylic modified polyurethane finishing coats for new construction or maintenance applications when used with Dacrylate epoxy primer or polyurethane-based protective systems. Provides excellent colour and gloss retention with resistance to oil, grease, and chemicals. Recommended for agricultural and construction equipment.
• Dactherm Heat Resistant Coating Range Silicone resin and silicone aluminium heat resistant coatings suitable for use at temperatures from 400°C up to 800°C. Available in black low sheen, bright aluminium, and bright metallic sheen finishes for industrial heat-exposed substrates.
• Dacfree Isocyanate-Free Acrylic Finishing Range Range of 2-pack isocyanate-free acrylic finishing coatings for structural steel, galvanised fabrications, and similar substrates. Offers chemical resistance equivalent to acrylic polyurethane coatings with excellent weathering resistance, colour, and gloss retention.
• Dacprime Rust-Inhibitive Primer Range Range of single-pack modified urethane and multi-use high-build primers with rust-inhibitive pigments, providing long-term protection of steelwork with outstanding adhesion, durability, and rapid drying for improved throughput.
• Rapidac Fast-Drying Primer Range Range of fast-drying primers for steel with excellent corrosion protection due to phosphate pigmentation, suitable for application to numerous ferrous substrates.
• Implamel One-Coat Primer/Finish Range Cost-effective general purpose coating range for structural steelwork, waste skips, and similar steel fabrications. Includes high-build, fast-drying one-coat combined primer/finish products that can be applied direct to metal, including modified alkyd/zinc phosphate formulations with high sheen finish.
• VINADAC Vinyl and Chlorinated Rubber Coating Range Vinyl and chlorinated rubber based coating range within Dacrylate's industrial coatings portfolio for chemical and water resistant applications.
• Dacquacote Water-Based Coating Range Water-based industrial coating range within Dacrylate's portfolio for applications requiring lower solvent emissions.
• Dacfast Fast-Drying Coating Range Fast-drying coating range within Dacrylate's industrial coatings portfolio for applications requiring rapid handling and overcoat times.
• DacMatt Water-Based Decorative Emulsion High quality water-based decorative emulsion paint for interior and exterior use on masonry, cement, plaster, concrete, asbestos, hardboard, and timber. Suitable for anaglypta and woodchip papers.
• DacSatin Acrylic Emulsion Paint High quality water-based acrylic emulsion paint for interior and exterior use, ideal for masonry, cement, plaster, concrete, hardboard, and timber. Provides a durable satin sheen finish.
• Trade Silk Emulsion Paint Durable vinyl emulsion paint for interior use providing excellent coverage for high productivity and excellent colour retention.
• Copol Interior Emulsion Paint Economical interior emulsion paint with excellent obliteration and hiding power for better coverage rates, ideal for shop and factory use.
• Alkysil Decorative Finish Decorative finish suitable for both interior and exterior use, available in high gloss and eggshell finishes in any colour via Dacrylate's colour matching and tinting service. Used in conjunction with Alkysil Undercoat.
• DacCrete Anti-Carbonation Masonry Coatings High build anti-carbonation coatings (DacCrete 59WB and DacCrete 49WB) providing protection to masonry and concrete from the effects of carbonation, with low permeability to carbon dioxide and water and high permeability to water vapour.
• Masonry Sealer Water-based acrylic masonry sealer with fungicidal additive, primarily for use with water-based Dacrylate masonry coating systems. Penetrates porous substrates to improve adhesion and performance of subsequent coatings.
• Yacht Varnish and Wood Coatings Range of varnishes and wood coatings for protection and durability of internal and external woodwork in industrial and marine environments, including Yacht Varnish (oleo-resinous) and AC Universal Primer/Undercoat for wood, hardboard, and chipboard.
• Mordant Solution Type T Pre-Treatment Pre-treatment solution for galvanised steel to improve adhesion of subsequent coating systems. A blend of copper carbonate phosphoric acid, water, and alcohols complying with BR Specification for T-Wash.
• Bespoke Coating Formulation Service Bespoke coating formulation service supported by Dacrylate's state-of-the-art in-house R&D laboratory, enabling custom development of original products for specific industrial customer requirements including substrate protection, durability, colour fastness, UV resistance, and corrosion resistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25 years protection in harshest environments with Epidac 121 coating system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cool EarthminorOthersCharity working alongside rainforest communities to halt deforestation. Through PlanetMark commitment, Dacrylate has protected an area of endangered rainforest, specifically supporting the Asháninka community in Central Peru.
• The Eden ProjectminorOthersEducational charity building connections with each other and the living world, exploring how we can work together towards a better future. Dacrylate makes donations to support the Eden Project.
• British Coatings Federation (BCF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of British Coatings Federation. Dacrylate participates in PaintCare project to create a sustainable circular economy for leftover decorative paint in the UK, supporting goals to increase reuse and remanufacturing rates from 2% to over 50%.
• REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals)coreOthersEU regulatory framework for chemical substances. Dacrylate works with REACH initiatives to ensure health, safety and environmental protection standards in their products.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crown Paints: UK-based manufacturer of decorative and industrial coatings including Crown Trade, Sadolin and Sandtex brands. Closely comparable in product scope, UK market focus, and B2B/specifier channel.
• Tor Coatings: UK manufacturer of industrial and decorative coatings, including roof, wall and floor coating systems. Direct competitor in UK B2B protective coatings with comparable product breadth.
• Bradite Paints: UK industrial coatings manufacturer specializing in high-performance protective and maintenance paints for structural steel, flooring and infrastructure. Highly comparable as a similarly sized UK specialist with overlapping highways and industrial applications.
• Rust-Oleum (UK): UK-focused specialty manufacturer of protective paints and industrial coatings (anti-corrosion, floor coatings, primers). Closely comparable product mix targeting industrial users, although with a different distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• AkzoNobel (International Paint / Dulux): Global coatings leader whose International Paint and Dulux Trade brands compete across UK industrial, protective and decorative segments. Overlaps with Dacrylate's full product spectrum but as part of a much larger portfolio.
• Hempel (UK): Global Danish coatings manufacturer with strong UK presence in protective and marine coatings. Comparable in product chemistry (epoxies, polysiloxanes) and infrastructure end markets, but operates at vastly greater scale.
• Sherwin-Williams (UK): World's largest coatings company with UK industrial and protective coatings operations. Competes in the same highways/steelwork and decorative specifications at global scale.
• Jotun Paints (UK): Global Norwegian coatings major with a UK industrial/protective coatings business serving marine, offshore and infrastructure. Overlaps directly with Dacrylate's highways/steelwork range but at much greater scale and global scope.
• PPG Industries (UK): Global coatings major with UK presence in protective, marine, and industrial finishes. Competes with Dacrylate for large infrastructure and OEM coatings specifications.

Emerging players

• Sika (UK): Swiss specialty chemicals company with a growing UK footprint in concrete protection, flooring and waterproofing systems. Competes with Dacrylate's DacCrete anti-carbonation and floor coating ranges, but from an adjacent construction-chemicals position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dacrylate-limited

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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