What we do...
R. K. Burt and Company Ltd. is a leading London based wholesale paper supplier and distributor and was the first to introduce and supply fine art papers in bulk to the UK.
Our initial range included the now familiar mill names such as Arches, Fabriano, Hahnemühle, Lana and Rives.
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Gallery
The RKB Gallery was created in November 1999 in our Grade Two listed Union Street site. Its nearly 1000 square feet of exhibition space in Southwark, a fast changing area of London which has seen many recent developments. Read more...
News & New Products
April 2013
Hahnemühle introduce a new range of entry level inkjet photographic papers in three surfaces, Matt Fibre, Glossy and Luster. In addition, the Matt Fibre is availiable in a Duo version which is coated both sides suitable for printing albums and portfolios.
September 2012
Fabriano add four new items to the Medioevalis Stationery range. Attractive boxed sets of 20 cards and 20 envelopes. Available in two sizes and with either single or folded cards. More convenient for those requiring a smaller quantity.
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July 2012
Canson introduce new designs for their range of Arches Aquarelle one-side glued Pads and spiral bound Albums. In addition, the ranges include the Satine (Hot Pressed) surface from the Aquarelle range.
The content of both ranges is rationalised to 12 sheets per item, meaning the spiral version loses two sheets (with an appropriate price reduction!)
Is Recycling Worth Doing?
Recycling paper may not always reap the environmental benefits we expect. Read more...
Watercolour Paper Guide
Learn vital tips on using watercolour papers from a manufacturer.
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Handling Digital Prints
Make your valuable digital images last longer by following these important guidelines. Read more...

