Sherwin Williams VS Benjamin Moore | Which is BEST?

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

I’ve been a BM fan for over 40 years, but their new line dries way too slowly (16 hours!) & produces unpredictable (or rather predictably poor) results on vertical surfaces unless sprayed. Love BM’s Stix primer. I now only use Emerald for trim. Dries much faster, resulting in faster 2nd coat, w/ no sags. Fortunately I have easy access to both dealers.

[@MizJilly]

I'm a Ben gal all the way for walls, but Sherwin Williams cleans Ben's clock when it comes to patio/floor paint. It is outstanding.

[@TheValenzuela480]

I’m a worker for Ben moore and I’ve had nothing but sherwin customers come to my store because sherwins patio/floor product is lifting or pealing a year later, id try out our industrial line like the v500

[@MizJilly]

@@TheValenzuela480 Interesting! I've only used the Sherwin on an interior floor, and had great luck with it. Behr floor and patio paint has also served me well indoors.

[@TheValenzuela480]

@@MizJilly right on!! Not trying to talk bad about sherwin they’re a good product at what it’s priced, if you’re ever looking to change it up or do exterior maybe take a peek at our new line from the industrial side just water base not oil, Ben moore command great product for what it is and water base so super easy to use dries in 15 minutes and turn around time is 24hr so you can walk or put your patio things back on the following day

[@MizJilly]

@@TheValenzuela480 Good to know! Because I will be repainting some floors - indoor and outdoor this spring. Command - I'll ask for it!

[@captainkirk5622]

I worked for Sherwin Williams for 13 years, and worked for Ben Moore I was shocked how much better Ben was .

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

do you mind me asking how was it better? How did your day to day compare to each? Anything you notice after spending time in both?

[@chuckwdaniel]

I painted houses for years and years, mostly used Kelley Moore for spec houses and Sherwin Williams for custom builds. Got hurt a while back so now I'm selling paint. Benjamin Moore paint, I wish I had known more about it back then because there's very few things that I've found that are better than the BM equivalent.

[@TheValenzuela480]

@@TribblePaintingCompany Going on three years at a Ben Moore retail and by far major thing I have come across all across the board at least here in arizona is fading, and chalking mainly colors never matching up after doing touch ups things like that and it’s not even a couple of years, bens products have never done that at least since I’ve been there never a returning customer for something going wrong

[@Suicynic]

@@TheValenzuela480absolutely not applied correctly. ✌️

[@LaughAtYourDemise]

@@Suicynicyea I’ve worked in hot/cold climates.. S-W latitude is better than anything Ben offers for exterior

[@kjl6138]

Some contractors told me they will use a roller and some said they will spray on my aluminum siding, which do you recommend? One contractor said you have to thin the paint for a sprayer?

[@GaroMatossian]

Anyone doing an exterior with roller is either a dinosaur or not a full time painter

[@JMAN97712]

Spray it.

[@seanpetersen9326]

@@GaroMatossianthat just doesn’t make sense. Hand painting or backrolling the spray can make certain jobs much better.

[@streamscreen]

I think Sherwin Williams paint’s are a little more vibrant and fun,where Benjamin moore looks more elegant and sophisticated.Thanks for the video!

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SolarAbyss]

I think you're right. I bought 3 different samples of Sherwin Williams to paint the side walls of a home theater and they all look too saturated. About to try Benjamin Moore for a more faded look

[@Calcoro]

For me it comes down to 1. quality of their high production paint and 2. quality of the experience in the store. For #1, SW's ProMar 200 is just not nearly as fun to paint with as Ben Moore's UltraSpec. UltraSpec is just a great product for a great price. For #2, Benjamin Moore is owned by a local store here in north Texas, so I get the white glove treatment and the staff is experienced and super knowledgeable. Sherwin-Williams always feels pretty corporate, and they've botched a few of my orders already and seem generally lost when I visit the store.

[@joelindooo]

I like Sherwin-Williams because they're local and more locations. They have more selections with specialized products for my baby's room to make sure the paint is safe and sanitized. Especially with these shortages, Sherwin-Williams will take care of me.

[@johngregory8567]

sherwin is cooperate, big box company they jack upotheir prices and then give 40% off nationally. We are locally owned and have our own prices that can vary at any time dictated by us.

[@JMAN97712]

@@johngregory8567 people constantly complain about price. You pay for what you get. You’re paying for premium paint. Benjamin Moore, Lowe’s, and Home Depot don’t even compare to Sherwin Williams. If you want to get something cheap you’re going to pay for it in the end.

[@gary24752]

It all depends on the pencil hardness test results which Sherwin Williams refuses to divuge. I had no problem with Benjamin Moore to get those numbers.

[@worldsstongeststrains983]

I have a contract at Sherwin. I don’t have one with benji for a reason. The CPVC ratio is always lower (requiring more coats) on BM and the paint is often much more expensive.

[@aimlessendeavor2]

I know no painter that has ever said anything good about Emerald, and I know a lot of painters.

[@cautionontherun30]

I used both and honestly for cabinets nothing like emerald urethane and acrylic. But Benjamin Moore is good for interiors, everything else not good behr marquee is to oily

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

thanks for sharing, appreciate it

[@edpierce1099]

What are any thoughts on Sherman Williams exterior concrete patio paint vs Benjamin Moore Floor & Patio? I would use Sherwin Williams ConFlex paint for this job but China seems to have a stranglehold on chemicals so there isn’t any available.

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

Hi Ed, We are comfortable using either product and would recommend going with whichever one is available to you.

[@684gunsnroses]

There is also another product. You can use made by Ben Moore for floors and patio. I do not recommend it for garages if that was the intent

[@mjot2360]

Both amazing paints.

[@684gunsnroses]

Ben Moore is better paint and it all comes down to the technical data of the products

[@684gunsnroses]

Sherwin Williams Emerald is Ben Moore a Regals equivalent however, they have just released an enhanced formula for Regal which has better coverage and even nicer to use. No other maker other than Ben Moore has anything equivalent or remotely close to their top of the line Aura which comes in a special Bath and Spa, Matte, Eggshell, Satin, and Semi Gloss at least what I sell it as at my retail store. As a paint specialist and my equipment I can mix any color by any company such as Sherwin Williams, Behr, Pittsburg Paints, True Value and more in my Ben Moore paints and my customers who have loved Sherwin Williams or Behr have switched over to the Ben Moore line because of something just as simple as this.

[@pagodad8079]

What about mixing a sw color in bm aura formula?

[@alarikaguilar7543]

2:18.. what problem would require Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams to come out to a job site or someone’s home?

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

Many problems can occur on the site. We rely on our relationships with these paint companies because things can get a little wonky sometimes. Paint can fail, leading to issues when you least expect. Paint can also have a 'bad batches' and it's something that we would need to return with minimal downtime to our clients. Companies like Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore have put in so much research that we often rely on their expertise when a unique project comes along.

[@shahsmerdis]

When I had a simple problem with Sherwin I got no response and I think got deleted from their database. (Miss guide directions on which product from their store rep) But with Benjamin Moore, I was able to get all my paint (6) cans replaced for free. They would have came to my house if it wasnt for covid. I did argue about vauge instructions on the can since aura is particular picky if you aren't expecting it. Looking back it was probably my contractors fault and she knew it but gave it to me in good faith.

[@joelindooo]

When problems occur, Sherwin-Williams ownes their paint so I've had quicker experiences on what they can do to help me get the job done asap. With our local Benjamin Moore dealer, I had to wait for a request to get approved.

[@inkstain7193]

@@shahsmerdis just depends on that’s particular store or salesman. My S-W rep does good the last few years.

[@hocineted7594]

Which is more bright and white white dove or alabaster ?

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

Hi Hocine! Very tough question and one I'm not sure I could answer properly without a flood of questions. Alabaster has a LRV of 82, and White Dove is labeled as 85.38 so both of these paint colors will reflect a bunch of light and brighten up anything or any space they are applied to. Sherwin Williams claims on the website that Alabaster doesn't come across as yellow like White Dove can. Both of these paints are bright but neither of them are true white color.

[@hocineted7594]

@@TribblePaintingCompany some people says that white dove is whiter than alabaster, others says the opposite alabaster is whiter.

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

@@hocineted7594 What do you think? Any one of them stand out to you?

[@hocineted7594]

@@TribblePaintingCompany i have painted my living room with Benjamin Moore Swiss coffee, but it looks greige and green. Is alabaster whiter than Swiss coffee ?

[@michaelallen7269]

Ben Moore in general is whiter then Sherwin Williams. As far as those two colors they are pretty close and sometimes it depends on which product you use. Regal might use a couple drops of gold and that’s it for white dove but for aura it might use a couple drops of gold and a drop or two of black. If you want to have fun with Sherwin Williams ask them to match Chantilly Lace Ben Moore 0C-65 to a perfect match they can’t do it because their paint can’t get white enough it comes out bluish or yellow.

[@bucketinabag]

Buy local !!

[@jeremycagle3890]

I’ve been painting my entire career an Ben is the best! I use sw because of the huge price break I get I paint new construction houses but sometimes I get a gallon here an there when the home has more than one color an I love it!

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

Jeremy we love Benjamin Moore also. Both companies have great products, some work better in certain situations depending on what you are working on.

[@treidify]

Sherwin williams emerald urethane for cabinets beats benjamin moore by far..

[@sonwasup]

Benjamin Moore is having this leaching problem where it looks like moisture is running down the wall (surfactant)We’ve seen it in every single room on occasion from just one spore to multiple spores. We’ve totally switched over from Benjamin Moore to Sherwin Williams emerald or duration

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

Hi Jon, what Benjamin Moore product did you use? Has the issue subsided since switching to Sherwin Williams?

[@684gunsnroses]

I'd like to know myself. I know multiple locations with Ben Moore and believe it or not the sheen and prep plays a part in paint doing that

[@sunriver3946]

Don't use Behr I bought some and it smelled like Rotten eggs or Sulpher!

[@MichaelTule-g4t]

Why didn't dety give me hot water

[@xavytex]

I'm a finish carpenter. I have no preference between the two brands. I don't paint. But there is a strong correlation between pain in the ass clients and benjamin moore. You know, the type of client that micro-manages you, checks your work every half hour and tells you how to do your job... They also think they have the most special house of the city. Well sorry it's all lumber, drywall and mdf trim. Even with 2 coats of benjamin moore, nothing special. When a client asked for benjamin moore paint, i limit the conversation to a bare minimum and let the boss deal with them ;)

[@inkstain7193]

Mdf trim…yikes!

[@xavytex]

@@joseph7105 ​ I’d install stain grade trim every day if I had a choice. People prefer 1x MDF with benjamin moore on it. What can you do ?

[@jordyjustine]

If you read this whole thread it leans favorably towards Benjamin Moore 🤔

[@JPfreedom]

Wow, you're definitely an ungrateful contractor that probably tries to short cut everything resulting in a poor finish

[@deadbabyjokes5319]

😂😂😂

[@DennyShannon-ow1ui]

Sherwin williams

[@MichaelTule-g4t]

My noodles are dry

[@josedjlz]

Cubbies 💯

[@ferrero_rocher_]

SW paints are too blurry for me. I like something clear, translucent.

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

I don't think you know what translucent means.

[@DeannaSpencerSpencer-ej2xw]

All Stores Please lower the price of all Military and Local for all brands of Paint Products and Accessories and Production Cost Now That's too much $$ The Whole World Now Pray

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

when it comes down to it, the paint is the cheapest part. Assuming you're paying for labor that is. As a veteran of 3 tours, I'm pretty sure even the lowest rank can afford the paint. The labor costs are a different matter if you're hiring out a company for a project.

[@ericjusteennewton9226]

Sherwin Williams is great at marketing Benjamin Moore is a great paint manufacturer ! THERE IS NO COMPARISON, BEN MOORE IS THE BEST! There are other Rands that are great as well. FARRELL-CALHOUN , RICHARDS, CORONADO WHICH IS OWNED BY BEN MOORE. Stay away from SherwinWilliams

[@TribblePaintingCompany]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@MrScientific007]

Asian paints in India is the best

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

No, they're not. Not even close