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8 Proven Strategies to Score Up to 40% Off Sherwin-Williams Paints

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There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to transform your mood, and saving money with a Sherwin-Williams coupon can help make it happen. Whether you’re a homeowner or a renter, adding a new paint color to your walls or a piece of furniture is a totally doable DIY project.

But don’t let the itch to try something new let you pay full price for paint. With our tips and tricks, you can count on saving as much as 40% with trusty Sherwin-Williams coupons and frequent sales.

Even if you can’t find a Sherwin-Williams coupon when it’s time to paint, there’s always a way to save. From their PaintPerks loyalty program to the Sherwin-Williams military discount, I guarantee you’ll never pay full price for a can of paint again.

Before you get out the painter’s tape and the stirring sticks, be sure to download the KCL app so we can start finding you the best deals to save you even more on your DIY painting projects. Or text HACKS to 57299 for more money-saving tips.

1. Always check for current Sherwin-Williams coupons and sales — they can save you up to 40%.

cellphone being held in front of paint swatch color wall with sherwin williams instagram coupon on screen

During many of the sales, you don’t need a coupon, as the discounts are automatically applied. (But you can still use a coupon if you have it! See Tip #3.) You can find the deals both online and in stores.

Prior Sherwin-Williams Coupons and Sale Dates

You can expect to see a 30% off Sherwin-Williams coupon just about once every 2 – 3 weeks. Here are the sale dates for 2024 and a look back at those from 2023:

  • Jan. - Feb. 29, 2024: $10 off $50 or more

And here’s how the sale schedule went down last year:

  • Dec. 15 – 18, 2023: $20 off $80 or $30 off $100 your purchase

  • Aug. 25 – 28, 2023: 35% off Emerald products and SuperDeck stains

  • Aug. 18 – 21, 2023: 40% off all paints and stains

  • Aug. 11 – 14, 2023: BOGO 50% Off gallon paint and stains

  • June 30 – July 10, 2023: 30% off paints and stains and 15% off paint supplies

  • May 26 – June 5, 2023: 30% off paints and stains

  • April 14 – 17, 2023: 40% off emerald products

2. Join the PaintPerks loyalty program to save 10% every day.

cellphone being held in front of sherwin williams store sign with email coupon on screen

Want another coupon? Sign up for the Color2U Mobile Alerts program by texting COLOR to ASKSW (27579). Once you give your consent to receive text messages, you’ll get a coupon good for $10 off a $50 purchase!

3. Don’t be afraid to ask their employees for a coupon or discount, even if you don’t have one.

an employee handing an woman a coupon over the counter at sherwin williams

In addition to asking for coupons, I’ll ask my store if they have any paint colors that were returned. It may not be the color I went in looking for, but it may become a newfound love. Plus these returned paint gallons are usually heavily discounted — like $10 off per gallon. When I said we’re never paying full price again, I meant it.

4. Military members always save 15% at Sherwin-Williams.

paint swatches on top of american flag

If you or your spouse is currently serving, is a reservist, or has served in the military at some point, you’ll save 15% on paints, stains, and painting supplies at Sherwin-Williams. To get your discount, just show your military ID at the time of purchase. Unfortunately, this discount can’t be combined with other offers, percentage-off coupons, promotions, discounts, or any special prices.

Related: Check out our list of military discounts you can get throughout the year.

5. Buy your paint in bulk (if you’ll use it all) to save $1 per gallon.

woman holding up a 5 gallon paint bucket in sherwin williams store

For comparison’s sake, here are the average prices for Flat SuperPaint Interior Acrylic Latex Paint at Sherwin-Williams, depending on the size you buy:

  • 1 Quart $26.59

  • 1 Gallon: $69.99

  • 5 Gallons: $344.95

a graphic showing the price per ounce for three different sizes of paint from Sherwin Williams

6. Use the Sherwin-Williams paint calculator so you don’t buy more than you need.

a laptop displaying the paint calculator webpage on the Sherwin Williams website

While it may be nice to have extra paint on hand for touch-ups, no one needs an extra five gallons of paint hanging around. Sherwin-Williams has a handy online paint calculator that’ll calculate the exact amount of paint you need. You can do a quick calculation, custom calculation, and even a deck calculation for both interior and exterior projects.

7. Can you use a Sherwin-Williams coupon at Lowe’s?

hand holding gallon of hgtv sherwin-williams paint in lowes store

The product line at Lowe’s isn’t as high quality as the paint that you get from Sherwin-Williams directly, but if you’re like me and want to change up your walls often, this tactic will help you stay on budget. You can also check our Lowe’s coupons page to see current promotions.

TIP: When I did a deep-dive into Lowe’s vs. Home Depot, I actually found that Home Depot has cheaper prices for paint on the regular.

8. Use your Sherwin-Williams coupon to buy the color of the year.

sherwin williams color of the year

For 2024, the Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year is Upward (SW 6239). This shade is a denim blue mixed with soothing gray undertones, giving you a feeling of floating dreamily through the stratosphere.

The Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year 2023 was Redend Point (SW 9081).