George Kirby Jr. Paint Company

George Kirby Jr. Paint Company Makers of marine and house paint for over 150 years. George Kirby Jr. Paint Company was started in 1846 on the waterfront of New Bedford, Massachusetts.
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As a supplier of marine paint to the New Bedford whaling fleet we helped pioneer the development of copper bottom paint in 1879. Today we are still a family run business headed by George Kirby IV. Our paint is mixed from closely guarded formulas at our facility on Mt. Vernon Street. Standard Kirby products include marine topside paint, Salty Dog Deck Oil, Pine Tar, Wooden Canoe Canvas Filler, and interior and exterior 100% acrylic latex paint.

Don’t lose sight of what really matters.
09/04/2026

Don’t lose sight of what really matters.

A new bottle for the shop display.It’s 20 years older than me, 1944.This place is full of relics😂
09/01/2026

A new bottle for the shop display.
It’s 20 years older than me, 1944.
This place is full of relics😂

Ten years ago today my dad went to bed and didn’t wake up. Many things were left unsaid, I’m sure he would have liked t...
08/27/2026

Ten years ago today my dad went to bed and didn’t wake up. Many things were left unsaid, I’m sure he would have liked to have had more time. I share this as a reminder that tomorrow is not promised,
Let your loved ones know how you feel.

I was given a couple options by Tom Bob, did I make the right choice?
08/25/2026

I was given a couple options by Tom Bob, did I make the right choice?

08/25/2026

Tom Bob gave me a couple options for my meter, did I make the right choice?
08/25/2026

Tom Bob gave me a couple options for my meter, did I make the right choice?

“What is the difference between your semi-gloss and low-luster?” is a question I’m often asked. My stock answer is, it’...
08/23/2026

“What is the difference between your semi-gloss and low-luster?” is a question I’m often asked. My stock answer is, it’s very subtle. Semi is on the left low-luster on the right.

“Till next time”Our soldier heads back to Alaska after a wonderful 2 weeks at home.He came home to surprise his mom for ...
08/22/2026

“Till next time”
Our soldier heads back to Alaska after a wonderful 2 weeks at home.
He came home to surprise his mom for her 60th surprise party❤️
Stay safe kid 🇺🇸

12 years ago the estimate for new windows moved me to Plan B😂
08/18/2026

12 years ago the estimate for new windows moved me to Plan B😂

08/18/2026

Remember to count your Blessings❤️

Address

163 Mount Vernon Street
New Bedford, MA
02740

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

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