Specialist store for paints, varnishes, glazes, wallpapers and floor coverings with an individual colour-mixing service in Freiburg.
Farben Thon e.K. Inhaber Frank Kiß
Freiburg im Breisgau (Wentzingerstr. 36)New on Amplifa
About Farben Thon
Farben Thon is a specialist store for paints, wallpapers, floor coverings and painter's supplies in Freiburg im Breisgau, founded in 1898. On around 300 m² of retail space, the company offers a wide range of interior and exterior wall paints, varnishes, glazes, wood oils, wood stains, wood preservatives, automotive paints as well as accessories such as brushes, rollers, masking film and adhesive tape. A central service is the individual mixing of paints and varnishes in customer-specific colour shades using three mixing machines and a colour scanner. The customer base includes DIY enthusiasts as well as painting and trade businesses, which value the specialist store not only for its product range but above all for its professional advice. The store closed on 30 September 2025 after more than 125 years, as no successor could be found.
- Site
- Freiburg im Breisgau
- Processes
- Colour/varnish mixing to customer specifications (tinting with mixing machines and colour scanner), Colour mixing service (three mixing machines, colour scanner), professional advice for DIY enthusiasts and tradespeople
- Materials
- Wall paint/exterior wall paint, Varnishes and glazes (among others from Sikkens), Wood oils, wood stains, protective glazes, Automotive paint, Wood preservatives, Colour mixing service, Interior and exterior wall paints, Varnishes and glazes
- Founded
- 1898
- Industries
- Retail of paints, varnishes, glazes, wallpapers, floor coverings and painter's
- 01
Product selection and advice
- 02
Colour shade determination (colour scanner)
- 03
Colour mixing (mixing machines)
- 04
Sale to DIY enthusiasts and tradespeople
Products and Services
Colour mixing service
Mixing of wall paints, varnishes and glazes in individual colour shades using three mixing machines and a colour scanner.
Interior and exterior wall paints
Paints in all quality grades for interior and exterior painting.
Varnishes and glazes
White, coloured and metallic varnishes as well as glazes, among others from Sikkens.
Wood oils, wood stains, wood preservatives
Products for wood protection and surface treatment.
Automotive paint
Automotive paints including spray paints for the vehicle sector.
Location
Freiburg im Breisgau
DESpecialist store (retail)
- Materials
- Interior and exterior wall paints, varnishes, glazes, wood oils, wood stains, wood preservatives, automotive paint,
- 3 colour mixing machines
- 1 colour scanner
Product Range
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour/varnish mixing to customer specifications (tinting with mixing machines and colour scanner)Surface | – | – | – | – | Wall paint, Varnishes, Glazes, Exterior wall paint, Automotive paint, Wood oils, Wood stains, Protective glazes, White varnish, Coloured varnish, Metallic varnish, Spray paint |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colour mixing machine | – | 3 | – | – | Freiburg im Breisgau |
| Colour scanner | – | 1 | – | – | Freiburg im Breisgau |
Additional services
History
- 1898
Foundation of the paint store by Xaver Schäuble.
- 2000
Registration of the company; Frank Thomas Kiß has been registered as owner since 20.12.2000.
- 2001
Günther Thon handed over the store to Frank Kiß on 1 January 2001.
- 2025
Store closure on 30 September 2025 after more than 125 years; no successor found.