Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Sep. 14, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000089800 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 14, 2020 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | OH |
Entity File Number | 1-04851 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 34-0526850 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 101 West Prospect Avenue |
Entity Address, City or Town | Cleveland |
Entity Address, State or Province | OH |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 44115 |
City Area Code | (216) |
Local Phone Number | 566-2000 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share |
Trading Symbol | SHW |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |