Our History
Over the past 150 years, Pratt & Lambert® has painted a rich heritage, grounded in a history of quality and innovation that dates back to 1849.
1849
Founded in Buffalo, NY, to make a product that dries linseed oil paint
1905
Listed on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX)
1908
Opened an industrial research laboratory to develop new products and quality control procedures
1920
Began to manufacture exterior house paints and interior oil-based products, including varnishes
1930
Recognized for making the finest, most durable alkyd (oil-based) products
1950
Began developing latex products and became known as the paint industry’s color leader
1980
Introduced Accolade® Interior Velvet premium paint, “The Crown Jewel of Paints™”
1995
Purchased by the Sherwin-Williams Company
2000
Launched prattandlambert.com
2010
Ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Interior Paints” in a J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Interior Paint
2011
Relaunched Pratt & Lambert Industrial Maintenance products, a full line of hardworking products for challenging conditions
2012
Redesigned prattandlambert.com
2013
Repositioned Accolade® and RedSeal® and Homes in Harmony™ Collection launched
2015
2015 launch of Pro-Hide® Gold Ultra Interior
2017
- Aquanamel® Waterborne Alkyd and FreshSpec® Introductions
- Accolade® Exterior Improved Formula and Flat Sheen addition
- Color Journeys® Website and Visualizer
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