Wallauer's To Open First Rockland Store

NANUET, NY — Wallauer Paint & Design will officially open its newest location at 52 College Ave. in Nanuet. Wallauer has been a fixture in New York state for nearly a century; the first store opened in Westchester County in 1921.

A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration will be held on October 13th from 10 am – 4 pm. Oct. 13.

The event will include face painting, balloon artistry, a magician, refreshments, free raffles, music, and more. The event is free and all those who attend will receive promotions that include up to $50 off Benjamin Moore paint and stain and a free in-store color consultation.

“We are excited to bring the respected Wallauer name and our products and services to Rockland County. We view Rockland as a growing market and so the time was right to bring our quality products and customer support to homeowners and contractors in the county,” stated Kimberly Scappaticci, Design Director and 40-year employee.

Wallauer is a fourth-generation family business headquartered in White Plains and while they sell high quality paint, they offer far more including Hunter Douglas window fashions, decorative hardware, designer wallpaper, fabrics, and design services. Wallauer employees take great pride dispensing the latest decorating inspiration and advice backed by exceptional customer service. The stores are a destination and a resource for product knowledge for painters, contractors and homeowners.

All 17 locations are full service Benjamin Moore paint stores, providing contractors and consumers with a full line of products, sundries and paint equipment and repair services. They also offer job site deliveries and expert color consultations.

“Our point of differentiation is our knowledgeable people and the combination of being a full-service paint, decor and hardware destination,” says Wallauer president Bob Duncan Jr. While the Duncans are proud that Wallauer’s is entirely family owned, Donna Duncan, great granddaughter of the founder, says she has no illusions about what that means. “I’m not sure being family owned really matters to the customers but being in business for almost 100 years should mean something to them.”

As Wallauer approaches its 100th anniversary, the business is committed to continuing to emphasize old-fashioned values, but with a modern twist. Taking advantage of online capabilities, but still engaging with customers in person through personalized service, Wallauer will continue to add a knowledgeable human touch to every customer encounter.

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Duncan will be on hand for the grand opening celebration on October 13th which will kick off with a ribbon cutting with local officials at 10 am.

PHOTOS: the Duncan family; an old store/ Wallauer's