Planning

In this section:
- Choosing The Right Paint
- Matching Paint to Surfaces
- Selecting a Sheen
- Choosing the Right Brush
- Choosing the Right Roller Cover
- Choosing a Ladder
A fresh coat of paint is the most inexpensive way to freshen up and protect your home's exterior. Sherwin-Williams has paints for wood, aluminum, vinyl, stucco and masonry. Thanks to our high quality coatings and applicators, even first-time painters can achieve professional-quality results.
We're here to help you through this process with easy-to-follow tips and online project planning tools.
And, with more than 3,000 neighborhood Sherwin-Williams stores across the nation, it's easy to get the paints and products you want and the friendly expert advice you appreciate.
See Also
Planning Your Exterior Project
Tips on choosing the right color and paint and determining how much paint you'll need.
Paint Calculator

Find out how much paint you will need by using our online paint calculator.
The Right Tools:
Color Visualizer
Explore, create and have fun with color. Our easy-to-use interactive aid lets you express yourself.

