What brand of paint do most contractors use?

What brand of paint most contractors use depends on region, type of contractor, and residential versus commercial work, but several brands dominate professional contractor market in North America. For residential repaint contractors in United States, Sherwin-Williams is the most commonly used brand by professional painters, with many contractors using Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint, Duration, Emerald, and ProMar 200 for its excellent coverage, durability, contractor discounts, and wide availability at Sherwin-Williams stores that offer contractor accounts, job site delivery, and color matching. Second most popular among contractors is Benjamin Moore, especially Regal Select and Aura, favored by high-end residential painters for premium finish. For budget-conscious contractors and rental property painters, PPG Paints, Glidden Professional, and Behr Pro are common due to lower cost and availability at Home Depot. For commercial and new construction contractors, Sherwin-Williams and PPG dominate due to large volume pricing. In Canada, Dulux by PPG and Sico are popular among contractors. Many contractors also use Zinsser primers owned by Rust-Oleum for stain blocking regardless of topcoat brand. Contractors choose based on relationship with local paint store, warranty support, and client preference. Sherwin-Williams has strong contractor loyalty program that contributes to its dominance among pros, with over 50 percent of professional painters reporting Sherwin-Williams as primary brand in surveys.