Shoutout to Keith today for going above and beyond to help me acquire the right products for two…read moredifferent jobs! Sure, I could've gone to Lowe's but there would've been no one to help/guide and answer questions especially as I consider myself a layman at the beginning of my DIY era. Shop small, shop local!

This is the preferred paint suppliers my professional painters have used. High quality paint,…read morehelpful staff. They keep a database by house of what paint at what blending mixture ! I have even bought arts and crafts small batches and have found Hell to be helpful. Their patience with this, colorblind, customer was appreciated.

It is my opinion that there are very few people who would argue the "fact" that Sherwin-Williams'…read moreline of paints are top notch. In September 2017, I had 22 new windows installed in my home. Since my home is over 50 years old, the interior window sills and exterior window frames did not get replaced. Therefore, in anticipation of my new windows, I decided to sand, scrape and prime my exterior window frames prior to the installation of the new windows. That way, once the installation was complete, all I had to do was apply a topcoat (or 2) of paint. But I digress. My 1st trip to Sherwin-Williams was only to buy a new window scraper, sanding "discs" for my palm sander, bleached tack cloths and an oil based exterior primer. There's really not much to talk bout regarding the scraper or the sandpaper, but I cannot rave on how effective Sherwin-Williams bleached tack cloths were in removing dust, even after I thoroughly used a dust brush to clean the freshly sanded window frames. They were a cheap investment that, in my opinion, truly prepared the frames for priming. I started out using their Exterior Oil-Based Wood Primer ($54.99/Gal), but even though it's their top rated exterior oil primer, the long drying time was a turn-off to me. Therefore, I immediately switched to their A-100 Exterior Fast Dry Stain Blocking Alkyd Wood Primer ($41.29). Not only was this primer less expensive, it brushed on easily with no thinning required and I was able to apply a second coat in as little as 2 hours. (This was especially important as every window got 2 coats of primer.) For my top coat (2nd trip to Sherwin Williams), I picked up one gallon of Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel ($89.49/Gal). This paint is not cheap, but it's worth every penny. First of all, it's water based and cleans up easily. It's also an interior / exterior paint; therefore, I plan to use it for my interior trim as well. This premium paint (urethane enamel) has excellent coverage and leaves minimal to no brush marks, especially if you are using a quality brush such as a Wooster or a Purdy (in which Sherwin Williams stocks the latter). No Flo-trol is needed to make this urethane enamel flow any smoother than it already does. Again, I used a tack cloth between the primer coat and finish coat to remove any dust, bugs or other foreign debris to ensure I got a smooth finish. I've been to this Sherwin-Williams a few additional times and on every single visit, I was greeted by a courteous and knowledgeable salesperson. Store Manager Bryant Lopez has definitely instilled a prideful workforce, as is evident by their excellent customer service.

I'm a professional painter and in the past always used Benjamin Moore paints. Their prices have…read moreskyrocketed the last several years and the quality of their products have gone down. I had a job that requested i use zero VOC paint and Ben Moore only sells it as a special order and only in five gallon containers. It expensive and covers poorly. So I tried Sherwin-Williams Harmony paint and it was surprisingly good! I have found their other paint products to be good quality as well and the prices are very reasonable. The staff at this Canal Street location is great! Really helpful, knowledgeable and appreciate my business. I did not have that experience at Helms. This is my paint store of choice now.

I have never felt less important as a customer to a business than I have here. I spend half the…read moreyear living in the French Quarter and help taking care of a home with minor construction/paint work while I'm there. We ran out of the paint that has been stored so I was told to go to this particular Sherwin-Williams because our information was on file. When I walked in the building, it was EMPTY. No one called out saying they'd be right out or anything like that. An older gentleman slowly comes out of the back after about 3 or 4 minutes pushing a box. He doesn't even acknowledge me. The phone rings, he walks to the phone so I walked to the counter and look into his eyes, he answers the phone and to the phone says "one second please". The he looks at me. Finally. I don't even feel like writing the rest because it wasn't helpful at all. I went in once more with a work colleague but almost an identical situation as to the one above. Won't be back.

The staff in this small store does an amazing job. After a handful of visits over the past couple…read moreyears I'm confident in highly recommending this particular SW store if you happen to find yourself in need of paint and/or painting supplies in the Quarter. They offer a surprisingly large selection, given the limited square footage in this historic store front. The guys who run this store clearly care about their customers and will not try to upsell you. If they don't have what you need, they'll get it from, or send you to, one of their larger stores in the area. On the downside, unless you can plan your visit first thing in the morning, your chances of finding a parking are slim to none.

I still miss Harry's uptown, but Mary's is a good substitute. The best part of Mary's is the second…read morefloor kitchen shop. Hands down the best in NOLA. They have both throwback items as well as the latest gadgets. The staff is always friendly, available and helpful. They don't know me by name yet, as Harry's staff did, but I trust that will come with time.

Mary's is the neighborhood hardware store for the French Quarter and surrounding areas. Whenever I…read moreneed something for the house I come here. Don't be impressed because my handyperson skills are limited. LOL! The lower level has all your hardware needs and the upper-level carries kitchenware and other fun household accessories and gadgets. I recently came here to have some keys made and received an enthusiastic greeting from Kim. She had a wonderful, upbeat personality. I handed her the set of keys, and she was kind enough to color code them for me with little stickers so I didn't have to guess which one was what. I came back a few days later for another item and once again received excellent assistance from Kim. On all my visits, the staff has always been helpful and friendly. Kim goes above and beyond and deserves a little extra shout out. I also love that Mary's is dog friendly. They have complimentary treats and a water bowl for your furry friend.

The Green project is a must for any DIY, creative maker, home improvement peoples or…read morevintage/historic home owner. This multiroom warehouse offers a plethora of bits and bobs from donated and gathered home improvement wares. One time I picked up an old door, an old timey facet head and some hinges. From these super economical finds, I was able to fabricate a garden gate, using the faucet as a creative spin on a traditional doorknob or latch. I love it. Recently, I eye spied, a partially used tub of tile adhesive and several random tiles. They'd be the perfect solution with someone with a tiny bathroom or counter top that needed sprucing up. You can find doors, windows, screen, light fixtures, tiles, wood, paint, and a whole host of parts that you can't pick up at any big box store. Think of the green project like a thrift store for your house or creative endeavor. Be patient and diligent, as it can be hit or miss.

This is a very important spot to know about if you own a historic home in the New Orleans area…read more There is a huge inventory of historic buildings in the New Orleans area which suffer due to the challenging environment of the region along with time that results in ongoing damage to different parts of these old buildings and it is hard to find replacement parts. The Green Project is essentially a graveyard of houses that have been sadly torn down and the remaining good parts salvaged which allows current homes to be repaired with the remains of destroyed ones. The biggest negative here is the sticker shock prices of many of the items as you are no longer getting good deals on many of the items which might have been much more possible right after Hurricane Katrina.

I would never have expected to write a rave review for a paint store but this place is just too…read moregreat not to. The crew at the SW Earhart store takes pride in what they do, and they're so friendly and customer service oriented that spending a few hours there (totally my fault - I'm veeeery indecisive) felt like hanging out with friends. Ask for Delinia and Carlos! I'll never buy paint anywhere else.

The largest selection of Sherwin Williams products I've found in New Orleans. I was looking for…read moreconcrete stain in particular. Epoxy, brushes, you name it. And if they don't have what you need, Helm is just across the street.

Boom Boom Esther is the champ. Set us up with quantity Zulu…read morethemed throws for our GK-2026 float ride. Good discounts if you tell her you want "a lot" (like over 700). Boom Boom

This is one of my annual stops. This year I bought some stuff to make a wreath, a few specialty…read morebeads, a boa to glue on an umbrella I also bought here, and some headbands. This place is so much fun! Last year I bought a door sign that reads, "where you beignet?" as well as NFL and NBA beads, 4th of July beads, and all kinds of stuff I ended up having to ship back to Indiana! I spent a fortune but it's not an expensive place at all. So fun!