Sherwin-Williams Premiers Online Color Ordering

Internet-based Color Sample Fulfillment Debuts in Fall of 2004

(CLEVELAND - September 23, 2004) - Now it's easier than ever before to request color samples or replacement chips for Sherwin-Williams COLOR System, the company's interior/exterior color palette of more than 1,000 original hues. The tool of choice for many architects and designers, the COLOR system was formulated to provide professionals with an expanded palette of crisp, rich and vibrant paint colors that are versatile and timeless. Online Color Sample Ordering puts replenishing this comprehensive color solution at your finger tips, making specification more seamless and time efficient.

Available through the architects and designers products and services section of www.sherwin-williams.com, the Online Color Sample Ordering system offers 3 5/8" x 4 ¼" paint chips for replenishing the Color File selection tool, 8 ½" x 11" color sheets and 7 3/8" x 8 ½" color samples for replacement in the Product Library binder. Other selection tools that can be ordered through the site are the COLOR System Fan Deck, Painting System Catalog, WoodScapes Exterior Stain Color Deck and the Wood Classics Interior Stain Color Deck.

Offering the ultimate in convenience to architects and designers, the unique Online Color Ordering function works when you do, quickly processing your color sample requests 24 hours a day and seven days a week.  The password-protected system also retrieves information on shipped orders and checks on order status at a click of the mouse.

In addition to the Online Color Ordering system, other convenient methods for ordering color samples are by phone at (800) 382-6567, by fax at (216) 566-1660 or by email at color@sherwin.com.  If you need to speak with someone personally about specs or compliance information, call our Architect and Designer Answerline at (800) 321-8194.

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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