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While our stores are closed to the public, it’s not only possible but easy to shop for paint from the comfort of your home and without setting foot in our store. Here is a step by step how to shop from the comfort of your own home!

As it turns out, the powder room was where one went to refresh their powdered wig and nose or to make a quick retreat from boorish conversation (yawn!). Typically, the powder room was a water closet near the formal entertaining room, making it convenient for guests needing a moment to themselves.

Let’s address the pink elephant in the room: that the Color of the Year, First Light 2102-70 is, well, pink. Understandably, the choice is not sitting comfortably with everyone, especially homeowners resistant to putting a soft, rosy hue on the walls. As the much buzzed-about 2020 Color Trends palette from Benjamin Moore shows, there are more inspiring neutrals to explore.

After spending 15 years at Sherwin Williams, where he learned the ins and outs of commercial paint sales and management, Bret joined the Colorize team in Niskayuna in 2018. Working at Colorize is much like it is working with Colorize (especially if you like talking about sports most of the day!), Bret says.

Hiring a professional paint contractor is a lot like choosing a life partner – they need to be trustworthy and willing to go all-in on communication and commitment before you talk finances and hand them the key to your front door.

Katie’s professional paint career started in college, interning and then working part-time at Sherwin Williams. After graduating with a marketing degree from SUNY Oswego, she continued full time with the company, eventually managing a store in New York City.