Number One Name in Professional Coatings Now Offers New Formula

ProMar® Line Adds Superior Performance, Low Sheen Product

(CLEVELAND - August 30, 2004) - Sherwin-Williams well-respected ProMar line, the preferred choice of many professional painting contractors, now offers ProMar 200 Low-Sheen Latex ES Enamel, a formula that is ideal for contractors who want to mask drywall imperfections while delivering improved scrub and burnish resistance. Positioned between ProMar 200 Flat and Eg-Shel, ProMar 200 Low-Sheen Latex ES Enamel features a higher gloss level than traditional flat finishes with superior wet hide.

Commercial contractors can reduce the time-consuming task of correcting minor surface flaws because ProMar 200 Low Sheen Latex ES Enamel provides an improved finish without extensive surface preparation.  It can be brushed, rolled or sprayed, adapting to virtually any interior application.  With excellent touch-up, plus better burnish resistance and more scrubs, the ProMar 200 line sets the industry standard for the highest quality, most durable professional interior paint.

For over 135 years, Sherwin-Williams has satisfied the coating and color needs of painting contractors, designers, specifiers, property managers and builders.  Sherwin-Williams provides fast, flexible, responsive local service and personalized, expert advice.  More than 2,700 stores and 1,500 sales representatives make Sherwin-Williams North America's largest single-source supplier of high-quality paints, stains, masonry coatings and brand-name wall and floor coverings.

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