[kp11364]

Hi all,

I've seen a lot of posts about Sherwin-Williams paint. I've grown up with Benjamin Moore and that was always the "goto" brand. Is Sherwin-Williams just more accessible in TV? Is it formulated better for warmer climates?

Thanks!

[silver.bullet]

We gave up on them. They have blending problems and all folks are going to ( including us ) to Home Depot. Best of luck!

[Stu from NYC]

We have used it over the years and satisfied with results

[kp11364]

Originally Posted by silver.bullet

We gave up on them. They have blending problems and all folks are going to ( including us ) to Home Depot. Best of luck!

Who has blending problems? Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams? I couldn't quite tell from your response.

Thanks!

[Babubhat]

No issue with exterior paint. Who is all folks? It’s a meaningless statement

[silver.bullet]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Who has blending problems? Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams? I couldn't quite tell from your response.

Thanks!

We tried to get the $ 5.00 small samples and were told due to a plant fire, they were low on polymers and only sell 1 gallon amounts. This is from the SW dealer in Lake Sumpter Landing. Did not make sense to us but went to Home Depot and they confirmed as did our contractor. HD is very busy with contractors who cannot get SW paint and are switching to HD. We had the entire interior painted with HD (many colors) and had outstanding results. All paint work was done May 2022. Good luck with your project.

[Cupcake57]

Originally Posted by kp11364

Hi all,

I've seen a lot of posts about Sherwin-Williams paint. I've grown up with Benjamin Moore and that was always the "goto" brand. Is Sherwin-Williams just more accessible in TV? Is it formulated better for warmer climates?

Thanks!

Benjamin Moore is probably better paint but Sherwin Williams is very good quality. Be aware they have different levels of quality of paint at different price points and a contractor grade that I assume is more economical-when my painter told me to pick paint, I chose Sherwin Williams' top quality but he used the contractor grade. Not sure if it will make a difference in the long run but was surprised when I saw the cans weren't the Emerald line of paint.

[MrFlorida]

My brother is a painting contractor, all he uses is Sherwin Williams products, none of his customers complain about the results.

[TrapX]

All paint brands have budget quality (junk) paints, and good quality paints. If I am going to spend the time and effort to paint, the cost of the paint is only a small part of the job. I have excellent results with Sherwin Williams better quality paints.

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Investment Painting has been using Sherwin Williams Paint since the company was founded in 1966. My father used it before me. Most pros don't have all morning to get their paint mixed. I have noticed that the electrical expert, who was previously the flooring expert, is working in paint department today because the paint expert didn't show up. Behr paint is a good brand, but as always, they make different qualities. We can call Sherwin Williams and have our paint mixed and ready to go without waiting. IPC only uses top quality paint, because it's easier to work with. Remember Quality paint is easier to apply and last longer. In the long run you save on labor and earn a repeat customer. Len

[Nucky]

Up North, Benjamin Moore was the go-to paint. I painted the interior of our house so often the rooms were getting smaller.

Fast forward to Florida, Sherwin Williams is the Gold Standard. It is about equal to Benjamin Moore in my opinion. I painted one room and have given up the brush to the professionals. Nucky's Painting is out of business.

[Woodbear]

Benjamin Moore and Pratt & Lambert always fought it out for the best paint as rated by Consumer Reports in the 80's - 90's. It was not till Sherwin William bought Pratt & Lambert in 1996 that a once great brand began to fade. Behr was smart enough to bring on a bunch of the old Pratt & Lambert lab people to grow their paint products group. Their development work ultimately helped Behr to win the coveted paint contract for Home Depot.

For the average consumer, you will never know what is truly in your paint can. It is very common for companies to charge exorbitant amounts for only a slight modification to their formulations. Having worked with and formulated paint and coatings I personally would never pay for anyones top of the line product. Most manufacturers B+ products will do everything a person needs without the additional cost of the A+ product.

[Luggage]

Inside paint will last practically forever whenever the brand or cost. Outside paint will eventually fade from either the Sun or your water sprinklers hitting your house probably an 8 or 10 years. The cost of the labor is three or four times the cost of the paint so for an extra $100 you can get a better paint and maybe get a few extra years without repainting. So on a $2,000 job you can spend maybe a few hundred bucks more and know you're getting a better paint. Of course if you're planning on flipping your home in 3 years it just doesn't matter

[Zenmama18]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

My brother is a painting contractor, all he uses is Sherwin Williams products, none of his customers complain about the results.

Son is a painter and uses SW as well.

[eeroger]

[QUOTE=kp11364;2123260]Hi all,

I've seen a lot of posts about Sherwin-Williams paint. I've grown up with Benjamin Moore and that was always the "goto" brand. Is Sherwin-Williams just more accessible in TV? Is it formulated better for warmer climates?

Thanks!

Sherwin Williams is the best for outdoor paint for houses. Ben Moore has better indoor colors and is the go-to paint for interior decorators.