Behr Marquee vs Sherwin-Williams Paint

[Bryant]

According to Consumer Reports 2016 Buying Guide, Behr Marquee (Home Depot) paint is rated #1 with an overall score of 81 and a price of $43/gallon.
Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Duration Home are rated #16 and #17 with a score of 61 and an average price of $62.
Does anyone know why so many professional painters and interior decorators recommend (and use) Sherwin-Williams paint? I am baffled.

[RickeyD]

The pros don't pay retail.

[Investment Painting Contractors]

According to Consumer Reports 2016 Buying Guide, Behr Marquee (Home Depot) paint is rated #1 with an overall score of 81 and a price of $43/gallon.
Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Duration Home are rated #16 and #17 with a score of 61 and an average price of $62.
Does anyone know why so many professional painters and interior decorators recommend (and use) Sherwin-Williams paint? I am baffled.

I would rather have a root canal than buy paint at Home Depot especially if you are buying over a hundred gallons a week. With over 50 years experience I find Behr paint ropey and more difficult to use. I can call my order into Sherwin Williams and its delivered to my Truck, Job or warehouse. With a commercial discount I pay the same for Duration as Marquee and I don't have to charge my customer for all the MAN HOURS standing in line waiting to get the paint mixed, then standing in line to pay for it. Then driving to the job. Len

[Epic Home Pros]

Well said, totally agree. I've used both many times and prefer the Sherwin Williams for longevity, and ease of use.

[Mallory]

Why is the S-W rated so poorly?

[Judith Ann]

Been a Sherwin Williams customer for over 30 years....

[Bryant]

Why is the S-W rated so poorly?

That's what I was alluding to in my original post.

[Jgg7933]

According to Consumer Reports 2016 Buying Guide, Behr Marquee (Home Depot) paint is rated #1 with an overall score of 81 and a price of $43/gallon.
Sherwin-Williams Emerald and Duration Home are rated #16 and #17 with a score of 61 and an average price of $62.
Does anyone know why so many professional painters and interior decorators recommend (and use) Sherwin-Williams paint? I am baffled.

I have been using BEHR for many many years. For "Do it yourselfers" this is my paint of choice with "One Coat Coverage"! Very easy to deal with and very durable and it has always rated at or near the top on Consumer Reports. I have used Sherwin Williams 15 years ago and was not impressed but I am sure they have improved as well.

[bagboy]

I have been using BEHR for many many years. For "Do it yourselfers" this is my paint of choice with "One Coat Coverage"! Very easy to deal with and very durable and it has always rated at or near the top on Consumer Reports. I have used Sherwin Williams 15 years ago and was not impressed but I am sure they have improved as well.

I painted the interior of my home a year ago using Behr Ultra Premium Plus. It covered the original beige paint/primer that was used during contraction beautifully. Only one coat necessary on every wall. I used it at the recommendation of my contractor son-in-law, and it's now my paint of choice.