FMI formulates and manufactures factory finish lumber primers, coatings for condominiums, direct to metal coatings, roof coatings, factory direct coatings for contractors, specialty products and cleaners. This includes low VOC oil primers and 100% acrylic primers and finish coats. FMI serves the contractor market, the lumber and priming Industry market, the condominium association market and many more that include customers regionally and throughout the U.S. We are specialists in the chemistry of paint, and relationships.
FMI Paint & Chemical began as a family owned manufacturer and retailer of paints under the Clark Paint label. Eventually, the retail company grew to 7 stores and in 1984, the retail stores were sold allowing FMI to concentrate solely on manufacturing and selling directly to the trade. In 1972, FMI was the first company to manufacture and market a 100% acrylic stain directly to condominiums associations. Since then, "Stormcoat" has become one of the most recognized and respected coatings in New England, expanding staining and painting cycles from once every 2-3 years to once every 10-15 years.