MIDDLEBORO — Wilmot’s Decorating Center in Middleboro has been acquired by Johnson Paint, the company has announced.

Wilmot’s has deep roots in Middleboro. 

In 1976, Bill Houlihan of Middleboro gradually transitioned J.J. Wilmot Painting Company from a contractor business into a retail paint store. He eventually purchased the company from his partner, Dick Wilmot, keeping the Wilmot name and expanding the product offerings to include wallcoverings, window treatments, and flooring. 

In 1992 Bill’s son, Scott entered the business, and they grew the company together for 20 years. In 2017 Scott added a second location in New Bedford. 

Scott Houlihan will remain with Johnson Paint, focusing on growing market share in the South Shore, the company reported in a prepared statement.

“The wonderful legacy established by Bill and Scott Houlihan that we will honor and carry on, reflects a commitment to maintaining the values of excellent customer service and community engagement that both businesses share,’’ Mike Burkhart, president and chief operating officer of Ring’s End, the parent company of Johnson Paint, said in a prepared statement. “The culture of Wilmot’s aligns incredibly well with Ring’s End and Johnson Paint, which made this an easy decision for both sides.”

The change is expected to take place in May, the company reported.