90 Years of Innovation & Excellence
Okarno celebrates 90 years of innovation and excellence
Okarno is proud to announce its 90th anniversary, which also coincides with that of its parent company, Saint-Gobain Group, marking 360 years of achievement.
We've changed! Artex Ltd is now Okarno.
But don't worry. That's the only thing that's changed. We are still that same great business, with the same great people. We just have a new name.
A ready mixed roller applied wall covering that is time-saving and easy to work with, providing a high-quality professional finish.
2026 Catalogue
Download the 2026 Okarno Trade Catalogue. Now available.
Our Service
Okarno offers a wide range of support. From our flexible delivery service where you can order small quantities of product for quicker delivery, to our range of online and offline tools to help merchants sell the brands we offer.
Our Products
Okarno offers a wide range of building, repair and decorative products from market leading brands Thistle, Gyproc, Weber, Artex and Blue Hawk.
About Okarno
Okarno is a leading distributor of some of the UK's must have construction brands. Offering a diverse choice of trade and DIY products.
We’ve been supplying customers of all shapes and sizes for over 80 years and now tailor our offering to match the needs of merchants, decorator centres and DIY stores across the UK.
Supplying industry-leading construction brands to builders' merchants, decorator centres and DIY stores across the UK.
How To
Ready-Mixed Roller-Applied Wall Coverings: Why Merchants Should Stock Dalapro Roll Nova
If you’re looking to grow sales in your decorating category, ready-mixed roller-applied wall coverings are a smart, high-demand addition to your brand offer. Products like Dalapro Roll Nova give customers a way to prepare walls and ceilings for paint or wallpaper, making them a great fit for both trade and DIY users.
Five benefits of using Dalapro Roll Nova
Five reasons why Dalapro Roll Nova roller applied wall covering is an ideal solution for your home renovation projects.
How to apply Dalapro Roll Nova
A how-to guide on ways to apply ready-mixed roller applied wall covering Dalapro Roll Nova for a professional finish before decorating.
How to master fitting Gyproc Coving in six simple steps
Coving adds instant character and value to homes. Our quick guide offers tips on how to install coving to rooms.
Okarno News
International Pet Day 2026
At Okarno, we love animals and wildlife of all varieties; whether they're wild and living alongside us in our site's Biodiversity Area, or we've adopted our little domesticated pets to live in our homes and bring us our daily dose of joy.
Partnering with Guide Dogs: A Step Towards Independence
We’re proud to announce our new charity partnership with Guide Dogs, a remarkable organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with sight loss across the UK. This partnership represents more than just fundraising, it’s about helping individuals gain the confidence and independence to live life to the fullest.
Okarno helps Band of Builders with Bishop’s Stortford resident
Okarno, leading fulfilment provider of some of the UK’s must-have construction brands, is proud to have played a part in helping Band of Builders transform the life of Mike Shrimpton, a retired builder and his family, who live in Bishop Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Okarno Nature Watch: Spring has officially sprung!
After an all‑too‑gloomy and wet start to the year — with the UK facing a record 41+ consecutive days of rainfall — the sun’s more frequent appearances have lifted spirits across Okarno, and we’re sure they’ve brightened your days too. As the winter blues start to shift, the days are starting to look lighter, brighter and warmer and the date of Spring Equinox (20th March) comes along to signal the official beginning of Spring.
International Women’s Day 2026: Supporting Midlands Women’s Aid with the “Give to Gain” Initiative
For International Women’s Day 2026, Okarno is proud to support the Give to Gain initiative, highlighting the importance of giving time, resources, and support to empower women. As part of our ongoing partnership with Midlands Women’s Aid, our team organised a donation drive to provide essential items for women and children seeking refuge from domestic abuse.