Top DIY, paint and building supply stores compared

Our top picks

1. 1. Elektroimportøren: best for Elektroimportøren

   Elektroimportøren is a Norwegian webshop for electrical installation materials, heating, lighting and smart home products.

   • Assembly service: Yes
   • Legal entity: Elektroimportøren AS
   • Headquarters: Norway

   Pros

   • Covers wiring supplies for installation in everyday home projects
   • Offers heating and lighting options for everyday living spaces
   • Includes connected home options that work with light and warmth

   Cons

   • Stores and in person installation help are concentrated in Norway, which limits options for shoppers elsewhere.
   • The focus on electrical and smart home products leaves little room for furniture or decorative homewares.

2. 2. De Oude Deurklink: best for De Oude Deurklink

   De Oude Deurklink is a Dutch webshop selling classic 1930s style door hardware: spring-loaded door handles, toilet locks, mortice locks, hinges, exterior door fittings, window fittings, letterboxes and door bells.

   • Legal entity: Delicajes BV
   • Support channels: Email, Chat, Phone

   Pros

   • The range includes sprung handles, WC locks, exterior hardware, window fittings and espagnolettes in a 1930s style.
   • The site describes an integrated spring that returns handles to horizontal and preassembled rosettes.

3. 3. Beatsons: best for Beatsons

   UK building merchant selling timber and sheet materials, fencing, decking, bricks and blocks, sand and cement, plasterboard, insulation and roofing materials.

   • Markets: GB

   Pros

   • Stocks timber and sheet materials alongside fencing and decking options
   • Carries bricks, blocks, plasterboard, insulation and roofing materials

   Cons

   • Heavy building materials need planning for transport and handling at home
   • Its focus on structural supplies means decorative finishing items are not the main draw

4. 4. Dakvoordeelshop.nl: best for Dakvoordeelshop.nl

   Dutch online shop specialising in EPDM roofing, with EPDM membranes and roof packages, adhesives, sealants and tapes, building films and insulation, and roof trims.

   • Markets: NL

   Pros

   • Deep EPDM focus with membranes and complete roof packages
   • Aluminium trims plus drains and outlets for neat rainwater handling
   • Clear guidance on required membrane amounts and matching additions
   • Instruction videos and expert advice support self installation

   Cons

   • Range stays centered on EPDM and directly related roofing accessories
   • Focus remains on flat roof projects rather than steep pitched structures
   • Buying happens online without browsing in a physical showroom

5. 5. Hallett Gutter Supply: best for Hallett Gutter Supply

   US supplier of gutter guards and gutter supplies for contractors and installers, including half round and copper gutter products, made in the USA.

   • Free delivery threshold: $150
   • Return window: 45 days
   • Markets: US

   Pros

   • Focused catalog of guards plus bands, clips and cleats for installations
   • Educational content on sizing, roof fit and debris conditions
   • Domestic production geared toward contractor project needs
   • Direct shipment supports planning around jobsite schedules

   Cons

   • Trade focused assortment stays narrow for general home projects
   • Guidance assumes knowledge of sizing and roof conditions

6. 6. JSW Paints: best for JSW Paints

   Indian paint company offering interior and exterior wall paints, waterproofing and texture finishes in a wide range of colour shades.

   • Markets: IN
   • Support channels: Phone

   Pros

   • Covers interiors, exteriors, waterproofing and texture finishes
   • Includes water based family friendly range plus primers
   • Provides colour visualizer and painting service support

   Cons

   • Sells mainly paint and related coatings for home surfaces
   • Focuses on homes in India rather than wider regions
   • Centres on wall colour rather than broader renovation goods

7. MP7. Ma Peinture Pro: best for Ma Peinture Pro

   French online paint shop with professional paints for interior and exterior use: wall, ceiling, wood, metal and floor paints, primers, fillers and painting equipment.

   • Markets: FR

   Pros

   • Focuses on professional grade paints for walls, ceilings and facades
   • Covers wood, metal and floors plus primers and painting equipment
   • Provides choice assistant, quantity calculator and shade charts
   • Addresses both building artisans and demanding private renovators

   Cons

   • Operates only in France, which limits shoppers in other markets
   • Focuses on paint and related supplies rather than wider renovation goods
   • Sells online, so buyers cannot see colors in a physical store

8. 8. SLID'UP DE: best for SLID'UP DE

   German online shop for sliding systems sold direct from the manufacturer: sliding door fittings for glass, wardrobe and interior doors, motors, shutter and folding shutter systems, and sliding gate hardware.

   • Markets: DE

   Pros

   • Specializes in sliding systems and motorization for residential use
   • Supplies fittings for glass, wardrobe and interior doors plus gates
   • Offers electric drives for shutters and sliding gates
   • Provides project guides for wardrobes and room optimization

   Cons

   • Focuses narrowly on sliding hardware rather than general furnishings
   • Caters mainly to sliding projects which limits broader renovation needs

9. 9. TheCoatingShop DE: best for TheCoatingShop DE

   German webshop for professional coatings for floors, bathrooms, pools, cellars and stairs, plus painting tools and accessories such as brushes, rollers, tape and covers.

   • Markets: DE

   Pros

   • Specializes in coatings for floors, bathrooms, pools, cellars and stairs
   • Offers coatings in a very wide choice of colors
   • Provides expert advice aimed at both professionals and home users
   • Stocks related tools such as brushes, rollers, tape and covers

   Cons

   • Range centers on coatings, not broader home improvement assortments
   • German focused shop, which limits shoppers outside that market

10. 10. Tools4Flooring: best for Tools4Flooring

    US online shop for flooring tools and supplies, including cutting tools and blades, installation tools for tile, carpet, vinyl and hardwood, surface prep equipment, measuring tools, safety gear and paint, for contractors, painters and DIY projects.

    • Markets: US

    Pros

    • Covers prep, measuring, installation and finishing for flooring projects
    • Stocks tools for hardwood, tile, stone, vinyl, laminate and carpet
    • Includes safety gear, material handling and surface preparation equipment
    • Offers paint, supplies and equipment alongside flooring installation goods

    Cons

    • Narrow focus on flooring work rather than general home furnishings
    • Online only service for tools without in person shopping
    • Product range centers on trade tasks, less suited for decor shopping