About CIL

Canada's Leading Consumer Paint Brand,

CIL, Canada’s favourite brand of decorative paints, has been sold by leading Canadian Retailers and Dealers for over 75 years. CIL Paints are synonymous with innovative paint technology and are a proud AkzoNobel brand. Originally CIL stood for Canadian Industries Limited. Today, CIL stands for quality and innovation.

CIL is a member of AkzoNobel Decorative Paints-Canada. AkzoNobel is a world leader in decorative paints and coatings. AkzoNobel manufactures a wide range of premium quality interior and exterior paints, stains, varnishes and other protective and decorative products which are manufactured under the CIL brand.

CIL Paints are a trusted name in many businesses, communities, schools and homes around the country. Our community involvement, innovations in paint technology, quality, environmental concern and the manufacture of low-VOC (volatile organic compound) products, knowledge of colour and decorating trends are renowned.

CIL Paints are distributed through independent paint and wallpaper stores, hardware stores, lumber and building supply stores, home improvement centres and mass merchants across Canada.

CIL Paints are manufactured in Delta, British Columbia and Concord, Ontario. Canadian head office operations are based in Concord, Ontario and Longueuil, Quebec.

As Canada’s fastest-growing do-it yourself paint brand, CIL contributes to AkzoNobel’s position as being the largest paint manufacturer in Canada. Being part of AkzoNobel, CIL is able to leverage leading-edge paint and decorative technology from across the world for use within Canada.

Satisfying the decorative needs of Canadians since 1926 has been the CIL legacy, while our ability to help make homes Simply Beautiful™ is our mantra.