The Bristol, Ct , 714 Farmington Ave design store is staffed by very competent people. And service…read moreis primary in their minds. This is NOT a big box store. But to my surprise I see they also offer flooring, blinds (Hunter Douglas & Grabber brands) and help with installation. I primarily went into the store to get one-on-one help choosing paints for my walls. The gentleman helping me (Rick) asked a lot of questions but it was to help narrow down the immense number of paint colors available. Their paint pallet samples are fully stocked for you to take home. They welcome you back if you are not satisfied with your first, second or THIRD choice of colors. Once again I stress this is a design store, not a big box store. And as a bonus, the store is immaculate, clean and tidy. Thank you

This morning I went to John Boyle Decorating Center (Benjamin Moore) in Wallingford. I planned to…read morerun in, get my paint and run out. Well 1 1/2 hours later I left. I spent that time talking with Aaron about painting my cabinets. We discussed color saturation and the way it absorbs and reflects light. I showed him pictures of my cabinets and discussed the prep work I had done so far and how painful and time consuming this has been. I am fairly skilled at painting but I have never done cabinets before and I have this picture in my mind of how I want them to look. I have researched this over and over. He advised me on product and the differences in primer types and application. He helped me choose just the right shade of wall paint. He had re-done his own cabinets and I got the benefits of his experience. We also ended up talking about my kids, his girlfriend, a project he is working on right now. The owner jumped in too when he wasn't waiting on other customers. I did not feel rushed or bad that I was taking up too much time. The owner carried my box of paint to my car for me and I didn't even ask him too! The bottom line in all of this is we need to support small business. You can see Home Depot and Lowes from the parking lot but I can guarantee that you will never get the level of service I got. I left with more than product. I felt relaxed, informed and appreciated. If you have the need for paint, stop in but don't plan to run in and out if you don't have to.

From the owner: We sell Benjamin Moore Paints, Hunter Douglas and Graber blinds and Shades. We offer color and…read moreproduct consulting for your home or business, both in-store or at your office! Stop by or call today.

I don't live in Cheshire anymore, but when I need something for my dad, this is my go-to. Friendly…read morestaff, fair prices, and full disclosure: my grandfather worked there 75 years ago before going into business for himself (and getting his tools and materials from there). Still, I'd be there even without the slight family connection.

I love shopping at this Ace Hardware store it gives you that old neighborhood hardware store…read moreatmosphere . This store is quite large, and I have found many items here that I couldn't find in a big box store.They are all about giving great customer service.There is always an employee nearby to help you,or answer questions. You can also pull right up to the door for parking.

I was in the store nearly 25 minutes and other than hello - no one spoke to me. There were two…read morepeople in the store sitting behind the counter doing nothing. Now when a contractor walked in (the guy that never stopped talking to his co worker) was super friendly. I guess you need to be a contractor and not a consumer to receive service here. I walked out - not worth it!

From the owner: Your local Sherwin-Williams Paint Store in Bristol, CT, provides expert advice, premium coatings,…read morepaint matching, and professional-grade supplies to help bring complex urban projects to life. Connect with our team for expert recommendations, the right coatings and tools, and personalized support that helps you achieve professional results. As a convenient paint store near you, we offer online color tools, color consultation, wallpaper and application resources, brushes, and information on paint recycling, along with high-quality paints and options to order paint online. This store has a Spanish-speaking representative.

Kyle was awesome and super helpful - I highly recommend using Sherwin over other companies!read more

The store was slow when we entered. Employee greeted us right away and asked if we needed…read moreassistance. Once we chose a color, he explained the various paint quality options and their differences. He made practical recommendations based on the project we were doing, not just trying to see the top of the line products. He even suggested a particular tape that saved us $4. Will definitely be back for our next projects.

Ed's Hardware is a Naugy treasure! Customer is exceptiona and product pricing excellent. Bob,…read moreTracey and the others are always committed to reall helping. I can't say enough about Ed's!!

Well I'm going to do some interior painting and will get my paint and supplies from Ed's Hardware…read more Close to where I live, local, and they never disappoint me.