Since 1938, Exclusive Paints has proudly served customers across Toronto. Our story began on Spadina Avenue, later moving to 298 College Street. In 1978, we relocated to 284 College Street, where we became a fixture of the community until 2011, when we moved north to 3715 Chesswood Drive to better serve the growing GTA.
A Family Legacy in Paint
Our family’s connection to paint goes back to the old country, where our founder’s father worked as both a painter and an artist.
- 1921 — Nathan Reingewertz, an immigrant painter, brought his family to Canada.
- 1929 — He set aside his brush and opened Reingewertz Paints at 107 Baldwin Street with his sons.
- 1938 — Issie Reingewertz left the family shop and founded Exclusive Paints on Spadina Avenue. Shortly after, he moved to 298 College Street, where the store became a community hub. Located across from “The Bagel,” another neighbourhood institution, this stretch of College Street became known as the place to be.
A New Generation
- 1978 — Issie passed Exclusive Paints to his son‑in‑law, Joe Shiewitz, who moved the business into a larger space at 284 College Street. In this location, Exclusive Paints became known as Toronto’s Paint Store. Alongside Joe, his wife Esther, and their children David, Aron, and Cheryl, the business continued to thrive as a true family operation.
Today, Joe, his son Aron, and his brother Myer continue to carry the family tradition forward. Exclusive Paints has been serving Toronto and its communities for over 85 years — and counting.
Recent Chapters
- 2018 — Exclusive Paints moved to Supertest Road, sharpening our focus on helping customers choose the right product for their specific needs.
- 2021 — We relocated to our long‑time warehouse at 49 Rivalda Road, where we currently operate by appointment only. Call us to schedule a visit — we’re always happy to help.
Exclusive Paints Limited We’re Exclusive, NOT expensive.
Since 1938 Exclusive Paints has been serving our customers, first from a location on Spadina, then at 298 College Street. In 1978 we moved to 284 College Street where we serviced the community until 2011 when we made the move up north to 3715 Chesswood Drive in a move to serve the GTA better.
Our families paint history goes back to the old country where our founders father worked as a painter and artist.
- 1921 Nathan Reingewertz, an immigrant painter, brought his family to Canada.
- 1929 He put down his brush and opened Reingewertz Paints at 107 Baldwin Street with his sons.
- 1938 Issie Reingewertz left RP and Started Exclusive Paints on Spadina Ave.
After a short time Issie moved over to 298 College Street where his store became a hub for the community. Situated across the street from “the Bagel” another community institution, this section of College street was known as the place to be. - 1978 Issie passed Exclusive Paints on to his son-in-law Joe Shiewitz who moved EP into the larger location at 284 College Street. In this location we became known as Toronto’s Paint Store.
Along with Joes wife Esther and their sons David and Aron, and daughter Cheryl. Exclusive Paints continued as a family business. Today Joe, his son Aron, and his brother Myer are keeping the family business alive. Exclusive Paints has been serving Toronto and its community for 79 Years… and counting. - 2018 Exclusive Paints makes the move up to Supertest Road with a new Focus on serving the customer with the best product for their particular need, we look forward to helping you turn your painting project into your Exclusive Paint Project.
- 2021 Exclusive Paints moved to our long time warehouse location at 49 Rivalda Rd. We are by appointment only currently, so call us so we can arrange an appointment.
Exclusive Paints Limited
we’re Exclusive, NOT expensive.
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