Montana Spray Paint Deals: Compare Sale Prices & Find the Best Discount UK

Spray paint used to be something you bought from a hardware shop to touch up a bike. That changed in the 1990s, when graffiti writers across Europe started demanding paint made for art rather than DIY, with better colours, better coverage and caps that gave them real control. Montana was one of the brands born out of that moment. Before going any further, it’s worth clearing up the confusion that trips up a lot of buyers. There are two different companies called Montana. Montana Colors, often shortened to MTN, is based in Barcelona and makes ranges like MTN 94 and Hardcore. Montana Cans is a separate German company, and that’s the brand this page covers. They share a name and a history in the graffiti scene, but they’re different businesses with different paints, so always check which one you’re buying.

Montana Cans is best known for two flagship spray ranges, and understanding the difference between them is the key to buying the right paint. Montana GOLD is the low-pressure option, and it’s the one most artists start with. Low pressure means the paint comes out more gently, giving you more control, finer lines and fewer drips, which makes it ideal for detailed work, stencils, canvas painting and anyone still learning how to handle a can. Montana BLACK is the high-pressure range, built for speed and coverage. It puts down a lot of paint fast, which is perfect for filling big areas and working large, but it takes more practice to control. Many artists use both, BLACK for backgrounds and fills, and GOLD for detail and outlines. For really big jobs, there’s also the Ultra Wide range, larger cans with a much wider spray for covering serious areas quickly.

The other Montana product that’s earned a huge following, well beyond the graffiti world, is the acrylic paint marker range. These put opaque, water-based acrylic paint into pen form, in a range of nib sizes from fine detail tips to chunky wide markers. They work on almost anything, including paper, canvas, wood, glass, metal, plastic, stone and fabric, which is why they’ve become a favourite with illustrators, sign writers, customisers and crafters. They’re refillable too, so a good marker can last a very long time. If you’ve ever seen someone customising trainers, painting rocks or adding crisp white highlights to an illustration, there’s a good chance a Montana marker was involved.

Montana also makes a range of speciality sprays that open up all kinds of creative possibilities. There are effect sprays like glitter, marble, crackle, granite and rust finishes, glow-in-the-dark paint and texture sprays. Its Tech range covers the practical side, with gloss, semi-gloss and matt varnishes to protect finished work, primers for metal, plastic, aluminium and polystyrene, and cap cleaner to keep nozzles flowing. That makes Montana useful well beyond walls. Model makers, prop builders, furniture upcyclers and mixed-media artists all use it.

In sixteen years in the art supplies industry, including nearly a decade running digital marketing at ARTdiscount, I’ve watched spray paint and paint markers move from niche street art products into the mainstream. What used to be a specialist purchase is now something illustrators, crafters and hobbyists buy alongside their paints and brushes. Within our community of 36,000 UK artists at Discount Art Supplies, acrylic markers in particular have become one of the most popular product types, and Montana is one of the names that comes up most.

Getting the best deal on Montana comes down to a few things. First, compare prices before you buy. Individual cans and markers can vary noticeably between retailers, and once you’re buying several colours the difference adds up quickly. Our comparison above checks Cass Art, Jackson’s, Amazon and others in real time. Second, look at sets and multipacks. Montana markers in particular are often sold in sets that work out much cheaper per marker than buying individually, so if you know you’ll use a range of colours, a set is usually the better value. Third, check delivery. Aerosols are classed as hazardous goods for shipping, so some retailers charge extra or have restrictions on delivering spray paint, and that can change which deal is really the cheapest. Finally, keep an eye out for sales. UK retailers regularly discount Montana markers and spray paint, especially around Black Friday and in seasonal sales.

A few questions come up again and again. Is Montana GOLD or Montana BLACK better for beginners? GOLD, because the lower pressure is much easier to control. Are Montana Cans and MTN the same company? No. They’re separate companies that share a name, with Montana Cans based in Germany and Montana Colors, or MTN, based in Barcelona. Are Montana acrylic markers perminent? Once dry, the acrylic paint is water-resistant on most surfaces, but for items that will be handled or washed, it’s worth sealing your work with a varnish. Can you use Montana spray paint indoors? Always use spray paint in a well-ventilated space, ideally outdoors, and wear a suitable mask. Read the safety advice on the can before you start, and don’t leave it untill tommorow to get a proper mask if you’re planning a big session.

Montana has earned its place as one of the most trusted names in spray paint and paint markers, whether you’re painting a wall, a canvas or a pair of trainers. Looking for a Montana sale, discount or discount code? Check the price comparisons above, updated in real time, and you’ll always know you’re getting the best current UK price.