A comprehensive color standards program = A safeguard against costly mistakes

The Chemical Coatings Division of the Sherwin-Williams Company has prepared this manual to guide you, the coating user, in the development of an effective color standards program.  It is a program whereby we work together to ensure that the criteria you establish for coating color, gloss, and performance is the standard we strive to meet.

With the aid of this manual, you will avoid the pitfalls commonly encountered by coatings users.  You will begin to understand that a variety of factors can affect color and gloss, including a change in the film thickness or substrate.  You will learn it is necessary for your organization and ours to use the same color measurement programs. 

If you manufacture and coat components at various sites, you need a color standard program.  Imagine the labor and material costs incurred during product assembly when the components coated at your West Coast facility do not match the color and gloss of those coated at another location.  To diminish the likelihood of production problems, we can help you establish a comprehensive color standards program.  This program will ensure consistent color control at your satellite facilities.