Sherwin Williams vs Benjamin Moore vs Pittsburgh Paints

Last Updated on Wednesday, 6 July 2011 12:56 Written by ermand Friday, 1 July 2011 11:12

For painting contractors just like customers and workers, the suppliers are also very important to get the job done. These are three major paint suppliers here in Connecticut.

Sherwin Williams

Products: many different paints, stains primers, tools, equipment, that suit the need of residential commercial and industrial painting contractors.

Service: Great service for contractors, long hours, open Saturdays and Sundays, one rep sets your prices and you get that same price in all stores throughout the state, the best support on the job site.

Price: Depending on the product their prices are comparable to Benjamin Moore’s, sometimes more competitive.

Bottom Line: Sherwin Williams is one of the best if not the best supplier not only for painting contractors but also for homeowners – at least in the northeast. With great products that last, outstanding support, and competitive prices they are your best friend in succeeding with your business.

Benjamin Moore

Products: They carry many different paints, not such a wide variety of primers, more options in stains, not so many tools and equipment. They also carry California Paints. Their commercial line is not the best I’ve seen.

Service: The service here varies from store to store. Most of them are not open long hours or weekends. Support for contractors is good. You get different prices from store to store and you can’t have one charge account for every store you go, like you can have with Sherwin Williams.

Price: Depending on which store you go, you can expect a huge change in price.

Bottom Line: Great products that are easy to apply, and they are also important for keeping your business running smooth.

Pittsburgh Paints

Honestly I can’t talk much about them since I haven’t used them that much but here is what I’ve experienced so far.

Products: They don’t have as wide of a variety of paints and primers as their rivals Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams, but the ones they have are very good products. I think they specialize more in industrial and commercial coatings. Some tools and equipment.

Service: So far it’s been pretty good although I’m not a huge fan of their color matching system and low stock they carry in stores.

Price: They don’t have many different products but the ones they have are pretty competitive in price and quality.

Bottom Line: Like I said I haven’t used them that much but they’re definitely up there.

I would love to hear different opinions on this as this has been only my experience.

Purdy Jumbo Mini Roller

Last Updated on Sunday, 17 April 2011 07:38 Written by ermand Saturday, 16 April 2011 11:43

About a week ago I got the new Purdy jumbo mini roller. It turned out to be a very handy tool for painting doors, cabinets, shelves and maybe even small walls if you are using the 6-1/2″ Jumbo Mini Roller Covers. It can also help you do touch ups or spot priming for interior and exterior walls and trim.  It is compatible with 4-1/2″ and 6-1/2″ roller covers. I’ve seen 3/8″ nap roller covers which are great for walls, 3/4″, 1/4″ and 1/2″ not sure if there are different ones as of this moment even though I don’t see the use. The roller frame itself is 4-1/2″ and has an ergonomic comfort grip handle of about 14″ which is compatible and fits into universal and quickfit poles. All of my guys were impressed and love using it for increased production.

Where to buy?

I’m sure your local paint store like Sherwin Williams sells them. If they don’t have them yet they should start selling them soon.

Try it and let me know.