Est. 1985
Heritage & History
Stan Clifford founded DecoArt in 1985 in Stanford, Kentucky, building on his experience at Ceramichrome, Inc. — a ceramic glaze manufacturer where acrylic paints developed for ceramic bisque had proven noticeably superior to anything else on the craft market. Clifford launched DecoArt with an initial line of 64 acrylic colors formulated for decorative painters and crafters. The flagship Americana Acrylics line became the most trusted acrylic paint brand among art educators in the United States.
Over 36 years, Clifford built DecoArt from a regional specialty manufacturer into a global brand with more than 30 product lines and upward of 3,000 products reaching retail shelves in over 75 countries. In January 2021, pandemic-era demand pushed sales up more than 300%, and the company announced a $2 million expansion to double manufacturing capacity. Later that year, Clifford sold a majority stake to MPE Partners, with Jonathan Kane becoming CEO. In 2024, DecoArt launched DecoEARTH, the craft industry's first acrylic paint made with 70% reclaimed and recycled material.
Made in Stanford, Kentucky
DecoArt's 115,000-square-foot manufacturing facility sits on a 14-acre site at 49 Cotton Ave in Stanford, Kentucky. Every DecoArt paint is formulated, tested, mixed, bottled, and labeled in Stanford. The company also operates a secondary facility in Lexington, Kentucky. DecoArt employs over 125 people across its Central Kentucky operations.
The Stanford plant handles everything from base resin compounding and pigment dispersion to quality control, filling, and labeling — a fully integrated domestic production chain covering the full range of water-based acrylics, chalk-finish paints, outdoor paints, metallic finishes, fabric paints, mediums, varnishes, and specialty coatings.
DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint Set - Popular Colors, 18 Bottles (2 fl oz)
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DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint 12 Count Basic Assorted Value Pack
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DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint 6-Color Sampler Set
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DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint 8-Ounce Serene
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DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint 8-Ounce Everlasting
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DecoArt Americana Dazzling Metallics Paint Set 18 Popular Colors
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DecoArt Dazzling Metallics 2-Ounce Shimmering Silver Acrylic Paint
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DecoArt Dazzling Metallics 2-Ounce Glorious Gold Acrylic Paint
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DecoArt Patio Paint Fan Favorites Sampler Set 18 Colors
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is DecoArt made in the USA?
Yes. DecoArt manufactures 18 verified products in Stanford, KY. DecoArt has manufactured acrylic paints and specialty finishes in Stanford, Kentucky since 1985, growing from a 64-color craft line into one of the world's largest producers of water-based paints sold across more than 75 countries.
Where is DecoArt manufactured?
DecoArt is headquartered in Stanford, KY. Manufacturing takes place in Stanford, KY.
What DecoArt products can I buy?
We carry 18 verified DecoArt products across Arts & Crafts. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was DecoArt founded?
DecoArt was founded in 1985. DecoArt has manufactured acrylic paints and specialty finishes in Stanford, Kentucky since 1985, growing from a 64-color craft line into one of the world's largest producers of water-based paints sold across more than 75 countries.