Is PPG better than Sherwin Williams?

Whether PPG is better than Sherwin-Williams depends on what type of paint and service you need, because both are among the largest coatings companies in the world and each leads in different segments. Sherwin-Williams is larger in terms of architectural paint revenue in the United States, with over 5,000 company-owned stores, higher overall sales, and a reputation among professional painters for slightly better durability, hide, and touch-up with its premium Emerald and Duration lines, plus better store hours and contractor support. PPG, on the other hand, is stronger globally in industrial markets and is the world leader in automotive original equipment coatings, aerospace coatings, protective and marine coatings, and packaging coatings, areas where Sherwin-Williams is smaller. For house paint, independent tests from Consumer Reports and J.D. Power show the two trading places year to year, with PPG's best lines like Manor Hall, Timeless, and Pure Performance scoring very close to Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint and often winning on low odor, color accuracy, and price at Home Depot versus Sherwin-Williams stores. PPG also owns Comex in Mexico, which is far larger than Sherwin-Williams in that market. Most contractors would say Sherwin-Williams is slightly better for residential repaint work due to service, while PPG is better for industrial, automotive, and international projects, making neither universally better.