Coltrain Hardware and Garden Center

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Home to the world's largest wood-carved chainsaw and real, human help on every single visit.

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524 Third Street
Ayden, NC 28513
252-304-2153
www.coltrainhardware.com

Mon

8:00am–6:00pm

Tue

8:00am–6:00pm

Wed

8:00am–6:00pm

Thu

8:00am–6:00pm

Fri

8:00am–6:00pm

Sat

8:00am–6:00pm

Located in downtown Ayden, NC, we are your go-to destination for quality home improvement products, expert advice, and hands-on homesteading classes. As a trusted local hardware store, we pride ourselves on personalized customer service, offering a wide selection of tools, supplies, and equipment from leading brands like Stihl, Milwaukee, Valspar, Wyatt-Quarles, Hi-Yield/Fertilome, Daddy Petes and many more. Visit Coltrain Hardware today to experience small-town charm and professional expertise, all under one roof.

Most customers come from all over Eastern NC, traveling up to 2 hours.

History

Founded in 2022

Coltrain Hardware is more than just a store, it’s a community hub dedicated to serving the people of Ayden, North Carolina.

Founded by Shane and Sarah Coltrain, our mission is to provide top-quality home improvement products, expert advice, and hands-on support for every project, big or small. Located in a revitalized historic building in downtown Ayden, we take pride in blending small-town charm with professional expertise.

Whether you’re tackling a DIY repair, upgrading your home, or diving into homesteading, we’re here to help with a carefully curated selection of tools, hardware, and supplies from trusted brands like Stihl, Milwaukee and more.

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Mark Your Calendar: Our Best Look Paint Sale Starts Sept... Buy one Best Look interior or exterior paint, get one free, September 28 through October 3 at Coltrain. Watch your mailbox for details.

This Fall, Power Up Like a Pro: STIHL Chainsaws and Blow... STIHL's fall sale is here. Battery and gas chainsaws, blowers, and accessories are all marked down at Coltrain now through December 31.

Meet Aubrey Gates: Our Pick for the Collard Festival PageantColtrain is proud to sponsor Aubrey Gates in this year's Ayden Collard Festival Pageant, Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30pm.

Thank the Trades This Labor DayA Labor Day note on the tradespeople who keep Ayden running, and where this month's Support the Trades donations are headed.