About Us

Decorative Supplies was established in 2003 with the goal of providing the widest range of products at the lowest possible prices for the commercial painting and coating industry.


Decorative Supplies has become one of New Zealands leading independent suppliers to the trade/DIY professional. Based in Christchurch, the product range is extensive including specialty paints, plastering products and tools, consumables such as abrasives, tape and masking films, clothing, safety gear, height safety equipment through to capital equipment such as Graco airless sprayers, power tools, specialised sanding equipment, dust extraction, ladders and mobile towers. Decorative Supplies has the ability to source products from our large supplier base – if we don’t have, we can get it.

Our extensive product range includes both locally and internationally sourced products.. This allows us to offer a unique customer solution whereby Decorative Supplies are able to offer highly competitive pricing.

A key strength of the business is the professional and knowledgeable staff. At Decorative Supplies we are backed by a team of well-informed staff - who have a combined industry experience of over 80 years - and look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and learn more about you, your needs and where we may be able to add value to your business.

Decorative Supplies have two convenient locations and offer out of town customers a next day delivery service (freight free on orders over $300) as well as urgent deliveries within the Christchurch area. We do regular runs as far south as Invercargill and Nelson/Takaka to the North via the West Coast.

Bulk and box lot discounts

With the view of providing the most competitive pricing for our customers we offer additional discounts when purchasing in bulk or box lots. Many of our products qualify for box lot discounts so please contact us direct to find out more and secure these rates.

Graco Service and Repair Centre

At Decorative Supplies we service and repair all models of Graco sprayers, along with various other industry equipment items. Our team includes a Electrical/Electronic Engineer and staff who have many years of mechanical experience working with such equipment as Graco sprayers. Rest assured your precious equipment is in good hands.

Hire Equipment

We have the following equipment available to hire, half day and full day rates apply:

Graco Sprayers (395 and 495), Waterblasters, Gas Heaters, Giraffe Sander and Vacuum.

Decorative Supplies - the painters warehouse