I have to be honest with you (like I'm not usually?), this review is causing me some discomfort…read more None of it is due to Porter Paints. It's all me. Let me explain. Last summer, I was charged with the duty to paint our guest room. We chose a beautiful deep, dark red color. So far, so good. Of course, I immediately went to the store that our professional painter used when he painted every other room in our house a few years ago. I asked Mike why he used Porter Paints. He said, "I don't know anyone better." That sold me. This is quite a store. Solely devoted to paint and those who paint, it is very big (I think). Whatever you need, they've got it. Naturally, I must have looked like a deer in the headlights as soon as I walked in, because the employees noticed and immediately knew that I needed assistance. I appreciated that, even though I felt out of place surrounded by professional painters all of whom knew what they were doing. I was armed with my trusty colored swatch, so I wasn't completely naked. Mary was able to provide me with the service, advice and discount I needed to complete my task of painting the guest room that day. It didn't take long. Before I knew it, I had a roller in my hand and was barking out orders to my friend, Steve. As we initiated our task, we slowly and methodically made our way around the room from top to bottom on each wall. So far, so good. They we had to put the second coat on. Everything went well until the very end. Steve managed to over-do the strip next to the door which created a three-dimensional paint blob. By this time, it was late, so I told Steve that he could go (before he could do any more damage). I got out the sander and delicately sanded the area with the blob. It looked pretty good until I painted it again. The color we chose is very tricky. It changes shades with each coat. I did the best I could with the blob. Then I noticed all the paint marks on ceiling at the corner of where the wall meets the ceiling. OMG! What a chore. The only solution I had was to cover up the paint with plaster. It worked, but it was tedious and took forever. Needless to say, it is now day two. I finished the ceiling touch-up when I noticed an oval-shaped area near the window (in plain sight) that was missing most of the second coating. Oh boy! I got out my finest brush and went to work. I held my breath and I prayed very hard for this attempt to succeed. Guess what happened? To this day, if you stare straight at the oval area, it's now a big circle of another shade of red! UHHHGGG! I feel like Charlie Brown! Darn it all. My wife keeps reminding me of the faux-pas and I just keep saying that I'll get to it, which means that I have to paint the entire room over again - I don't think so. I hope that you can feel my pain. I think that we all have our "painting" stories. But, don't allow this to reflect on the 4 star rating I gave Porter Paints. It's not their fault. Next time, I'm going to hire my friend Mike again. I'll let him worry about the dreaded OVAL!

10/10 recommended. Helped prevent me from making a very bad bathroom painting decision. Great…read morehours too, open early on Saturday just in case you need them in an emergency.

I use the Blacklick Store and they are great. Always ready to help me with any questions I may have…read moreabout their paint. They also make suggestions if you need. They are quick to get you in and out the door. They have great prices for the products that they sell. Very friendly too!

This is a great store. The staff was friendly and professional. They are very knowledgeable. Bob…read morehelped me choose the correct product (to undo a botched countertop paint job). He, also, walked me through the process. My countertop looks fantastic

This is kind of a painters heaven. Its a huge store, and its completely dedicated to paint. They…read morehave every kind of paint, every supply possible to need, every color imaginable, ever texture. It will overstimulate the paint part of your brain. The store is bright, clean, and well run. The people are nice and chat while prepping things. It's one of the best places i've found for buying large scale brushes that are of high enough quality that bristles don't escape in to your wet paint. I suggest, if you're working on a project, that you pop in here before you go somewhere like lowes. Its slightly more expensive, but you're getting more bang for your buck.

Nice guys! Did you know that if you buy 5 items you get 10% off? I didn't either! Good business…read morestrategy for a home improvement store, don't you think? I needed some glossy, black spray paint for my 'looks like new' kitchen table and chairs. I walked down to Sherwin Williams on 5th Ave. and bought what they had-some cheap-o brand of paint. Whatever, it was on sale and I didn't know any better. As it turned out, the cheap-o brand (I honestly don't remember the brand) had a pretty poor spray nozzle. I returned the unused bottles and purchase 5 new ones. They were about a dollar more each, but worth it. One this return trip I decided that it was time to paint my office. I didn't matter what color, just something different. In the back, right corner of the store, there are cans of returned paint. Quarts and Gallons are priced at $5 and $10 respectively. I grabbed a boring gray one, that I new I could easily accent with some randoms I had a home. That, by the way, is my little secret shared with you. Bargain paint for $10! Wouldn't hurt to see what they have.

Talk about great service. The staff here will go above and beyond to make their customer happy…read more Highly recommend this place if you're looking for the best quality paint!

This is a paint store that sells Benjamin Moore paints. I've been here a few times and the staff…read moremembers are quite knowledgeable. They were quite patient in answering several questions I had regarding ideas for the exterior painting of the house.

From the owner: Premium Interior and Exterior Paints, Paint Suppliesread more

They are friendly, efficient and excellent at matching colors. I brought a very small chip and the…read moretester they made was perfect.

The bald guy (Will?) is very knowledgeable and very helpful. Top quality paint, covers 10x better…read morethan any big box store. I will always support local family owned business whenever possible and I was very pleased!

Waited 20m to get paint tinted while the only employee chatted up a customer who was clearly not…read morelooking to buy paint that day or even at this location - they were asking about their beach vacation home. They could have simply said excuse me, put my paint in the mixer, and then gone back to their conversation.

Local paint store with very knowledgeable staff! Benjamin Moore is one of the main brands they…read morecarry. We needed to paint the insides of our new closets. I walked in with the measurements and walked out in less than 20 minutes with everything I needed for our project. They made everything so easy!! Upon arrival I went straight to the counter for help. After asking me a few questions about the job, the guy at the front said, "I got this," and started mixing the paint for me. He helped me with the color, style finish and amount- it was so painless. While the paint was mixing, I walked around the store to gather supplies. When I got to the counter and had picked the wrong cover for the roller brush given the paint finish we were getting, he explained why the option he sent me home with was better. As someone that doesn't DIY often, I appreciate places like this that have knowledge staff that enjoy helping you find what you need for your project. The pricing was really competitive, too!

Really appreciated the service and advice we got from the staff at this Sherin-Williams. My fiancée…read moreand I are relative novices at paintings and were getting ready to paint our apartment. We'd gotten some swatches from Lowes and then decided to go to S-W directly to purchase. The staff were extremely helpful in suggesting which brand/quality of paint to choose, which finish, and how many gallons to buy for our space. We needed supplies too and got a good overview as to why there was such a range of prices for things like brushes. As I said we're novices and probably could have been sold pretty much anything, but it was clear that the staff were being straightforward and just giving solid, honest advice. I thought the prices were reasonable, considering we went pretty high quality and were able to take advantage of a sale going on. The finished paint job looks great, too.

From the owner: Your local Sherwin-Williams Paint Store in Newark, OH, provides expert advice, premium coatings,…read morepaint matching, and professional-grade supplies to help bring complex urban projects to life. Connect with our team for expert recommendations, the right coatings and tools, and personalized support that helps you achieve professional results. As a convenient paint store near you, we offer online color tools, color consultation, wallpaper and application resources, brushes, and information on paint recycling, along with high-quality paints and options to order paint online.

THANK YOU for being open on Easter. Impromptu itch got us going to plant flowers. Went to Lowe's…read morefirst - closed. We suggested to each other the Hoover Gardens & Gift Center and truthfully, the weather was so beautiful we almost didn't mind the quick drive up Sunbury Rd. I honestly expected not to find them open with the holiday. OMG when we did we felt like we just hit the jackpot! We were SO excited! Picked up everything we needed (for now) and just had a blast. The staff was fully busy and working and we appreciated their help so much all the way up to the cash out. The service has always been amazing here and it is just a nice neighborhood gem. As we were pulling out my husband said to me, "We need to consider very carefully where we shop. Local all the way. These are the types of businesses we need to support." Well said...and...we'll be back!

Lots of staff working, but no one can seem to help you with questions and help you find the shrubs…read moreand flowers you are looking to purchase. Very disappointing. I've gotten many trees and items here in the past but today's visit was an epic waste of time. I'm not sure I'll be back - train your team on hospitality and how to identify and find plants.