It is my opinion that there are very few people who would argue the "fact" that Sherwin-Williams' line 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. read more

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store - Emerald Urethane Enamel & Exterior Oil Based Wood Primer. - Paint Stores Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I'm a professional painter and in the past always used Benjamin Moore paints. Their prices have skyrocketed 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. read more

So today was my first experience in the world of home painting; and it couldn't have gone any better. I showed up with very little understanding of how the process might work. Which would have typically made me a perfect target to be taken advantage of. The exact opposite happened however. The reason was the angel that is Angie. From the start, she was super easy going and willing to work with a complete novice. She guided me through each decision on the varying options of paint by color, type, and finish. On top of that she continually helped me to find the best deals in my budget and helped find online coupons as well. I couldn't thank her enough. She saved me hundreds of dollars. More than anything - you could tell she was doing this with such a good nature. I couldn't help but be reminded of the movie Amelie. It's a French film in which the heroine takes pleasure in improving the lives of those around her. This review may sound absurd, but it was a transcendental moment in which paint wasn't relevant. It was the kindness of a previous stranger. I took away a great appreciation for the buying experience. But more so, a wonderful thought that I'd like to pass on that same kindness to another. The experience was infectious. Thank you for opening my eyes. read more