Wholesale distributor · Cleveland, Ohio Service is the product we deliver. Toll free: 800-678-6634
Wholesale distributor · Since 1948

Wholesale paint & decorating supplies, delivered with service

SEE-BEE Distributing Co. has supplied paint brushes, roller covers, masking tape, adhesives, wallcovering tools and decorating sundries to hardware stores, paint dealers and contractors since 1948 — with the service that keeps customers coming back.

Founded1948
Toll Free800-678-6634
Payment TermsNet 30 days
Cards AcceptedVisa & Mastercard

Product categories for every paint counter

From professional brushes to wallcovering tools, SEE-BEE stocks the decorating categories retailers and contractors order every week. See all product categories →

Paint Brushes & Applicators

Professional and DIY flat sash, wall, varnish and oval brushes in black bristle, nylon/polyester and China bristle blends.

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Roller Covers & Frames

Woven, knit, foam and lambswool roller covers from 3″ to 18″, plus five-wire frames, mini-koters and extension poles.

Explore rollers →

Tape & Adhesives

3M Scotch painter’s and masking tape, duct and packaging tape, Weldbond adhesive and spray adhesives for every job.

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Sundries & Prep

Abrasives and sandpaper, caulk and sealants, paint buckets, trays, strainers, drop cloths, putty knives and scrapers.

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Wallcovering Tools

Pasting machines, seam rollers, smoothing brushes, wallpaper scrapers and trim tools from Allway Tools and Advance Equipment.

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Safety & Protection

Respirators, work gloves, ear plugs, first aid kits and protective clothing for professional work sites.

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Brands your customers ask for by name

SEE-BEE represents leading manufacturers across the paint and decorating aisle. View all vendors & brands →

3M Wooster Brush Purdy DAP Deft Wood Finishes Allway Tools Bestt Liebco GE Caulk Flood Wood Finishes FoamPro American Line Embee Tools Weiler Corporation Encore Paint Sundry Ammex Gloves Donald Durham

Service is the product

It has been our slogan since day one: fast answers, honest pricing and orders shipped the way you need them.

A family-run team

The Mann family and a dedicated account team have served Northeast Ohio and beyond from our Cleveland warehouse for decades.

Freight-saver program

Freight is prepaid on qualifying orders of $250 or more — and on $400 or more for select brands such as Zinsser and Metylan.

Read freight & terms →

Wholesale closeouts while they last

Quantities are limited — when they’re gone, they’re gone. See the full closeout list →

Sample items from the current closeout list. Buy $250 in closeouts and take 15% off, $350 for 20%, $500 for 30%.
Item # Description Pack Unit price Qty on hand
ALK7B Allway 18 mm snap-off blade, 5 per card 10 $1.29 30
GE14449 GE Severe Weather Painters Acrylic Caulk SALE 12 $1.01 $0.69 —
WOR2919 Wooster 9″ × ½″ Lambswool 100 roller cover 10 $3.44 244

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Questions customers ask before ordering

Is there a minimum order?

Orders under $75 per shipment carry a small $5 service charge — there is no minimum beyond that.

What payment terms do you offer?

Net 30 days on approved accounts, and we accept Visa and Mastercard.

How do I get a catalog?

Fill out the online catalog request form and a catalog arrives by mail in no time.

Read the full FAQ →

Worth a bookmark

Two things the team reaches for outside the order books — the weekly closeout list, and the watch site we keep for the collectors who ask.

The closeout list

Wholesale closeouts change week to week — buy $250 in closeouts and take 15% off, $350 for 20%, $500 for 30%.

Browse the closeout list →

The team’s other interest

Between paint orders the team keeps up with fine timepieces — our starting point for Super Clone Watches, and the place we send the watch collectors who stop by.

More from the team’s list →

Ready to stock your shelves with SEE-BEE?

Call toll free 800-678-6634, request the wholesale catalog, or write to our account team — we’ll show you why service is the product we deliver.

Request a catalog   Contact the team