Founded in 1939 by Charles W. Wastnage at Leyton in the East End of London, originally the company specialised in manufacturing French polishes, shellac solutions and wax polishes for the furniture trade. During the war years the company made Bakelite varnish for the Ministry of Defence which was used on the ammunition cases and munitions.

In 1976 the company moved to Danbury in Essex and began manufacturing decorative paints together with traditional wood finishing products for which the Wastnage name has built it's reputation. Throughout this time the product range increased and developed continually and in 1982, another factory was opened at Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex producing paints for the home and export trade.

The Flag brand was initially created for exporting to the Middle-East. During 1988 C W Wastnage Ltd

re-located the entire operation to its Burnham-on-Crouch site where it continues to produce a top quality range of paints (Decorative, Industrial and Marine), wood finishes, polishes and related sundries.

During 2002 the company was restructured with new management, resulting in improved focus on customer care and new product technology. In June 2004 the company was subject to a management buy out, resulting in further investment injected into the company to ensure the technological expertise can be carried through to new generations. The company name was officially changed from

CW Wastnage Ltd to Flag Paints Ltd during July 2004.

Where are we:

Flag Paints Ltd. are located in Burnham-on-Crouch on the Essex coast, a short drive from London - and well connected with direct trains from Liverpool Street Station

8 Springfield Road

Springfield Industrial Estate

Burnham-on-Crouch

Essex

CMO 8UA

Tel:       01621 785173

Fax:      01621 785393

Website:   www.flagfinishes.co.uk

Email:    sales@flagfinishes.co.uk