FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

General Questions

  1. What is your customer service number?
  2. Where can I buy Benjamin Moore paint?
  3. Where can I buy a paint color sample or color swatch?
  4. What is the difference between a paint color sample and a color swatch?
  5. Do you sell samples of exterior stain?
  6. What is the Benjamin Moore Color PortfolioTM App & ColorReader?
  7. Can you recommend a painting contractor?
  8. How do I receive emails from Benjamin Moore?
  9. What is Gennex Color® Technology?
  10. What is Color Lock®?
  11. What is the Color Capture® app?
  12. Where can I get a color consultation?

Painting Tips & Solutions

  1. Where can I get Painting Help?
  2. How much paint do I need to buy?
  3. Where can I get painting help?

Website Questions

  1. I am new to Benjamin Moore; how do I register for a benjaminmoore.com account?
  2. How do I explore paint colors on the website?
  3. Colors on my computer screen do not appear the same when I print them. Why?
  4. Where can I find My Profile to update my information?
  5. What if I forgot my password?
  6. How do I change my password?
  7. I have recently changed my email address. Is there a way to update my information?
  8. What is My Favorites?
  9. Do I have to be registered to use My Favorites?
  10. Is My Favorites, what is the difference between My Items and My Projects?
  11. What are some tips for using My Favorites?
  12. What is the difference between My Favorites, Color a Room and Personal Color Viewer?

Online Store | General Questions

  1. Does Benjamin Moore offer free shipping?
  2. Can I pick up my order from a Benjamin Moore retailer?
  3. May I log in with my benjaminmoore.com account to access the online store?
  4. How can I recover my password for the online store?
  5. Why can't I view online orders from before July 2020?

Online Store | Shipping and Tracking Questions

  1. How will I know whem my order is ready for pick up?
  2. What do I need to bring with me in order to pick up my purchase?
  3. Where do you ship to?
  4. Will UPS leave the package if I am not home?
  5. How can I track orders being shipped directly to me?

Online Store | Refunds, Returns and Exchanges Questions

  1. What is your return policy?
  2. Can I return my purchase to a Benjamin Moore Retailer?
  3. May I cancel or change orders I make online?

Questions for Professionals

  1. I am a painting contractor. How can I find my local contractor representative?
  2. How can I find my local architecture and interior design representative?
  3. Where can I find LEED information as it pertains to your products?
  4. Where can I find technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and health product declarations (HPD) for your products?
  5. What is COMMANDTM Waterborne Acrylic Urethane?
  6. How do I become a Benjamin Moore retailer/dealer?

General Questions 

1. What is your customer service number?

For Your Home:
1-855-724-6802 (855-Paint-02)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm EST
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

For Contractors:
1-866-708-9180
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm EST
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

For Architects & Designers:
1-866-708-9181
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm EST
Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EST

2. Where can I buy Benjamin Moore paint?

Benjamin Moore paint and paint samples are available at independently owned paint and hardware stores.

You can also buy Benjamin Moore gallons of paint and some fan decks online, however you must pick them up at the selected retailer. Color swatches, fan decks, painting tools (brushes and rollers), and paint and stain samples can be shipped to you directly in the continental United States. Here are some guidelines:

*Gallons of paint and stain: Available for pick up in store only

*Paint samples 16 oz. (1 pint): Either pick up in store or ship directly to you from our online store.

*Color swatches, fan decks and painting tools (brushes and rollers): Shipped direct to you; not available for pick up in store.

For products and colors not available on our site, please contact your local Benjamin Moore retailer.

 

3. Where can I buy a paint sample or a color swatch?

You can purchase a pint-size, brush-on paint sample at your local Benjamin Moore retailer. You can also order a brush-on paint sample from the Benjamin Moore online store and have it delivered directly to your home.

You can purchase 4" x 8" color swatches on our online store only; color swatches are not available in stores.  

4. What is the difference between a paint sample and a color swatch?

Benjamin Moore offers two types of color samples:

Paint color samples (available in stores and online): Paint color samples are 16 oz. cans of paint in the color of your choice. They are only available in eggshell sheen, and are formulated for interior use only.

Paint color samples cover approximately two 4' X 4' or eight 2' x 2' areas with two coats of paint. You can brush a paint color sample directly on your wall—or on a white poster board. We recommend a large white poster board, so you can move it around the room throughout the day to see how it will appear in different lighting conditions. This helps avoid "surprises” on your ultimate color choice. If you opt to brush your paint color sample directly on your wall, consider using a primer if needed.

Color swatches (available online only): These 4” x 8” swatches, in an eggshell finish, allow you to test a color without painting a wall. Color swatches are a good choice when trying to decide between many colors at one time. Simply tape them on to your wall (note that color swatches are not ‘peel and stick’), observe them in different lighting conditions, and compare colors against another.

Both paint color samples and color swatches are final sale and not eligible for refunds. Paint Color Samples and color swatches are shipped from different locations, so they may arrive at different times. There is a maximum of 10 color swatches per customer. Learn more about our color samples and get tips on how to use them to find your perfect paint color.

 

5. Do you sell samples of exterior stain?

Yes. You can purchase a 16 oz. (1 pint) sample of ARBORCOAT® Exterior Solid Color Stain in a variety of colors from our online store.

 

6. What is the Benjamin Moore Color PortfolioTM App & ColorReader?

The Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio app, available FREE on Apple and Google stores for iOS and Android, includes virtual fan decks, a photo visualizer, and much more.

The portable ColorReader, brought to you by Datacolor–a leader in color technology, pairs with the Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio app via Bluetooth® to provide prevision color-matching for all Benjamin Moore's 3500+ colors as well as readings from other popular paint brands.

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For U.S., call: 800-438-2585

For Europe, call: 00800 700 800 70 

 

Contact your local Benjamin Moore Contractor Representative or Architectural & Design representative for more information about The Benjamin Moore Color Portfolio app, ColorReader and ColorReader Pro.

 

7. Can you recommend a painting contractor?

Hiring a professional is an important decision. Your local Benjamin Moore retailer can help you find the right contractor for your job.  

8. How do I receive emails from Benjamin Moore?

During registration, you may choose to opt-in for certain emails from us. If you already have an account and aren’t getting emails, visit your My Profile and update your opt-in status.

If you don’t want to register for an account, you can still receive Benjamin Moore emails. Simply enter your information here.  

9. What is Gennex® Color Technology?

Gennex® Color Technology is the reason that you cannot “match” Benjamin Moore® color in another paint brand. Why? Because the combination of Benjamin Moore’s proprietary Gennex® waterborne colorant with Benjamin Moore paint creates an end-result that simply cannot be replicated.

Most common paint colorants require the addition of certain chemicals so that they can easily mix into any number of paints—chemicals that ultimately weaken them. Proprietary Gennex Color Technology is engineered specifically by Benjamin Moore, for Benjamin Moore paints. The result is the premium paint that makes Benjamin Moore synonymous with quality.

Aura® Interior paint, Aura® Exterior paint, Natura® Interior paint, Regal® Select Interior paint, Regal® Select Exterior paint, ben® Interior paint, ben® Exterior paint and many others are engineered with the “science” behind Benjamin Moore quality: Learn more about Gennex® Color Technology.

 

10. What is Color Lock®?

Benjamin Moore’s proprietary Color Lock® technology is exclusive to premium Aura® Interior paint and Aura® Exterior paint. Thanks to Color Lock®, color pigments are locked into the paint film, so color doesn’t fade, even after repeated washings. Benefits of Aura® with Color Lock® technology include:

  • Covers walls more completely so you can use less paint
  • Unprecedented durability and no color rub-off, even after repeated washings
  • Extreme hide to cover dark colors and imperfections
  • Uniquely smooth finish

In addition to Aura® Interior and Exterior paints, Color Lock® enhances Aura® Color Stories®, a sophisticated collection of 240 colors that exhibit an accentuated response to different lighting conditions.

 

11. What is the Color Capture® app?

Available for iPhones and Android OS phones, the Color Capture® app lets you capture color with your phone's camera and instantly find its match from Benjamin Moore's 3500+ paint colors.  

12. Where can I get a color consultation?

Many Benjamin Moore independently owned retailers offer color consulting that can take place either virtually or in person. Find a retailer to inquire about your local store's color consulting services.

Take advantage of Benjamin Moore's robust library of Color Tools. Bring home Color Samples to help you observe color at home in different lighting conditions (natural and artificial), and download the free Benjamin Moore Color PortfolioTM app to tap into the power of the Photo and Video Visualizers, both of which let you "try on" colors using your phone's camera.

 

Painting Tips & Solutions

13. Where can I get painting help?

Your independently owned Benjamin Moore retailer is a trusted resource for painting and home improvement advice, so connecting with them is always a smart idea.

You can also check out our DIY Home Paint Projects and Inspiration page, a great starting point for guidance on room inspiration, project ideas, painting basics, and step-by-step help.

For help with your painting project or for questions on our products, please call Benjamin Moore Customer Support at 1-855-724-6802 (855-Paint-02) and select Option #1 for Product Information. Our team is available Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-7:00 pm EST and Saturdays from 9:00 am-5:00 pm EST. You may also reach us via email at: info@benjaminmoore.com.

 

14. How much paint do I need to buy?

Use the Benjamin Moore Painting Calculator to get an estimate on how much paint you need to buy for each room. The Painting Calculator assumes two coats of paint and does not including the ceiling.

 

15. Where can I get help for my DIY Projects?

Visit our DIY section for ideas. You can also get step-by-step tips on our How-To for Interiors or How-To Exteriors pages, as well as our Painting 101 pages. And as always, count on your local Benjamin Moore retailer for expert advice and insights.

 

Website Questions 

16. I am new to Benjamin Moore; how do I register for a benjaminmoore.com account?

To get started, go to our Account Registration/Login page, which can also be accessed by clicking the person icon on the upper right hand corner of every Benjamin Moore website page. If you are on a mobile device like a cell phone or tablet, go to the menu and look for Register or Sign In.

To sign up, go to the Need an Account box and click Get Started, which will take you to the Create an Account page. There, you’ll enter registration information, including whether you’d like to opt-in to receive Benjamin Moore emails and your relationship to Benjamin Moore.

Click Create My Account, at the bottom of the page, to complete your registration. Then, look for an email verification in the inbox of the email with which you registered. Click on the Validate Email link, or use the email’s enclosed hyperlink to verify your email. If your registration is validated, you’ll see a Success message with a link to sign in.
PLEASE NOTE: Your new account information will not give you access to Personal Color Viewer® or My Favorites for now. To tap into the Personal Color Viewer and My Favorites tools, you will need to create another account here.

 

17. How do I explore paint colors on the website?

Go to Find Your Color for a suite of interactive, online color tools. You can search by Color Family, explore Benjamin Moore Color Palettes and use Color a Room to 'mask' dining rooms, kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, offices and more.

You'll also find the Personal Color Viewer located here, a tool that lets you upload your own images–or use ones we provide–to 'paint' up to five surfaces using any one of our 3,500+ colors. Please note that Personal Color Viewer is not optimized for mobile or tablet devices.  

18. Colors on my computer screen do not appear the same when I print them. Why?

On-screen and printer color representations may vary from actual paint colors due to differences in monitor calibrations and printer variations.  

19. Where can I find My Profile to update my information?

You must be logged in to access My Profile; it is located on the upper right corner on every page of the Benjamin Moore website. If you are on our mobile site, it is accessible via the menu.  

20. What if I forgot my password?

Go to Account Registration/Login page and select Forgot Password. You will be prompted to enter your email address or Username, and then press the Submit button. An email will be sent to you containing a link to reset your password.  

21. How do I change my password?

Once logged in, go to Account Security located under My Profile to change your password.  

22. I have recently changed my email address. Is there a way to update my information?

Please visit the Contact Us page and send us a note about this change. We’ll be in touch to update your profile information.  

23. What is My Favorites?

My Favorites is a convenient way to save any one of our 3,500+ colors–as well as products, articles and images–that are found on the Benjamin Moore website. Please note that My Favorites is not currently available on our Online Store and Favorites from our website are not available to view on our Online Store.

Look for the icon found throughout the Benjamin Moore website: My Favorites makes it easy to capture and save the Benjamin Moore info that will help bring your next home project to life. Save individual images using My Items, and organize multiple items in My Projects.  

24. Do I have to be registered to use My Favorites?

Yes. If you want to use My Favorites, you must either login using your existing account info or create a new account by registering here.  

25. In My Favorites, what is the difference between My Items and My Projects?

Using My Items enables you to save individual 'items' including colors, products, articles and images from Benjaminmoore.com. My Projects serves as a folder to collect multiple items; you can name Projects accordingly, e.g. Bob's Bedroom Ideas, Upstairs Bathroom Colors, etc.  

26. What are some tips for using My Favorites?

*My Items serves as your 'bucket' of every single saved item (e.g. color, product, article or image) that you save; an item can only be saved in My Items once, however the same item can exist in more than one Project.

*Once you add an item to My Items, the item's heart icon, on the upper right side, will be shaded; please note that just because an item's heart is shaded, doesn't mean you can't add this item to other Projects.  

27. What is the difference between My Favorites, Color a Room and Personal Color Viewer?

These are interactive, online color tools that can help you plan a successful painting project using Benjamin Moore colors and products.

My Favorites empowers you to collect and save paint colors, products, articles and images that you find on the Benjamin Moore website.

Color a Room lets you experiment with Benjamin Moore color using a wide range of inspirational home photographs that we provide.

Personal Color Viewer lets you upload your own images, or use the ones we provide, to 'paint' up to five surfaces using any one of our 3,500+ colors. Please note that Personal Color Viewer is best viewed on your desktop; Personal Color Viewer is not optimized for mobile and tablet devices.  

Online Store | General Questions 

28. Does Benjamin Moore offer free shipping?

Yes! We are happy to ship your order FREE when you spend $25+ on eligible items. These items include paint color samples, exterior stain samples, sundries and fan decks. Please note that while color swatches do NOT apply to meeting the $25+ minimum, they are shipped FREE via a third-party provider.

We do NOT provide shipping of any kind for paint and stain gallons. Please choose a local retailer to pick up your order in store as little as three hours.

 

29. Can I pick up my online order from a Benjamin Moore retailer?

Many of our Benjamin Moore retailers participate in Benjamin Moore's online ordering/pick up in store program. Participating retailers for pick up appear when you select 'Find A Store,' and then 'Choose your pick up store' in checkout. Here are some guidelines:

*Gallons of paint and stain: Available for pick up in store only

*Paint samples 16 oz. (1 pint): Either pick up in store or ship directly to you from our online store.

*Color swatches, fan decks and painting tools (brushes and rollers): Shipped direct to you; not available for pick up in store.

For products and colors not available on our site, please contact your local Benjamin Moore retailer.

 

30. May I log in with my benjaminmoore.com account to access the online store?

Yes. You can log in with an existing benjaminmoore.com account, or create an account. Please note that online accounts created prior to July 10th are no longer valid.

 

31. How can I recover my password for the online store?

Benjaminmoore.com and the online store now share the same log in information. Resetting your password for either, will change your password for both.

 

32. Why can't I view online orders from before July 2020?

As part of our update to the online store experience, online store accounts created prior to July 10, 2020, are no longer active. However, benjaminmoore.com and the online store now share the same log in information. You can log in with your existing benjaminmoore.com account, or create a new account.

 

Online Store | Shipping and Tracking Questions 

33. How will I know when my order is ready for pick up?

To coordinate your pickup, please contact your selected retailer for specific order details and store hours. Every Benjamin Moore retailer is independently owned, so store hours vary.

The Fine Print
Orders are typically ready in as little as three hours, although this timing is not guaranteed and is at the sole discretion of your selected retailer. Orders are filled in the order they are received, and the length of time between order placement and fulfillment is dependent on many variables, including order type, retailer stock, etc.

 

34. What do I need to bring with me in order to pick up my purchase?

Be sure to check the hours before you go-all Benjamin Moore retailers are independently owned, so hours vary.

Please bring the following with you when you visit your local store for pickup:

  • Order number – Please bring your phone to show the order confirmation or bring a print out of the order
  • Credit card used for purchase
  • Valid photo identification

Sending someone to pick up our order? If the person picking up the order is different than the one who placed it, please add that person's name in to Order Comments when placing your order, and make sure they bring photo id, order number or order confirmation

 

35. Where do you ship to?

Paint samples, color swatches, fan decks, and painting tools (brushes and rollers) are available for purchase in our online store and can be shipped to you directly in the continental United States. Although we have retail locations in Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada, we do not ship to these locations at this time. If you live outside the Continental U.S., please use our Retailer Locator to find a store near you.

To guarantee delivery, we must have complete addresses. Sorry, we cannot deliver to P.O. Boxes or A.P.O. and F.P.O. addresses.

Please note gallons of paint may be ordered online, but must be picked up at the retailer selected in checkout.

 

36. Will UPS leave the package if I am not home?

It is up to the sole discretion of the UPS driver whether they will leave a package at your door.

Please note, extreme cold weather conditions may cause paint and stain samples to spoil. By making our paint eco-friendly, it is even more susceptible to freezing temperatures. We use special winter packaging to ensure your paint arrives unfrozen in excellent condition. However, if you anticipate not being home within 8 hours of the package being delivered during freezing months, we strongly recommend sending your package to a business address to ensure delivery.

 

37. How can I track orders being shipped directly to me?

If your order contains pint samples, fan decks or painting tools for shipping and you have signed up for notifications from UPS, an email with a tracking number from UPS will be sent to you upon shipment.

Once these items have shipped, you can also check your Order History to view tracking information.

 

Online Store | Refunds, Returns and Exchanges Questions 

38. What is your return policy?

Interior and exterior paints, stains, paint color samples, color swatches and exterior stain samples are not eligible for return or exchange. Untinted paint and unopened fan decks and painting tools can be returned or exchanged.

If you have a question regarding a return or refund, or are not satisfied with your order from the Benjamin Moore Online Store, please contact us 1-855-724-6802 (855-Paint-02) so that we can assist you.

Please view our Online Store Return and Shipping Policies here.

 

39. Can I return my purchase to a Benjamin Moore Retailer?

As stated in our Return Policy, all custom tinted paint orders are final and cannot be returned, refunded or exchanged for a new color. Untinted paint and unopened fan decks and painting tools can be returned or exchanged.

For issues regarding incorrect color matching, damaged/weather-affected paint, or other variables, follow the below:

If there is an issue with an order fulfilled by an independent Benjamin Moore retailer, please contact the retailer directly for information on returns.

If there is an issue with an order fulfilled directly by Benjamin Moore, please contact us 1-855-724-6802 (855-Paint-02) so that we can assist you.

 

40. May I cancel or change orders I make online?

No. Once you place an order and have pressed 'confirm,' the sale is considered final and it is unlikely that the order can be modified or cancelled. If you need to make a change, please contact Customer Service immediately via email to onlinestoresupport@benjaminmoore.com or call 855-724-6802.

If you have a question regarding a return or refund, or are not satisfied with your order from the Benjamin Moore Online Store, please contact us 1-855-724-6802 (855-Paint-02) so that we can assist you.

Please view our Online Store Return and Shipping Policies here.  

Questions for Professionals 

41. I am a painting contractor. How can I find my local contractor representative?

Your local representative can provide you with valuable marketing tools and much more. Here's how you can contact a representative:

* Fill in our Contact a Representative form
* Call our toll-free North American Customer Information Center: 1–866–708–9180
Monday-Friday: 7:00am–7:00pm EST, Saturday: 9:00am–5:00pm EST, Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm EST.  

42. How can I find my local architecture and interior design representative?

Benjamin Moore has knowledgeable architectural sales representatives available to help you with your specifications, color tools and educational programs. Here's how you can contact a Benjamin Moore representative:

* Fill in our Contact a Representative form.
* Call our toll-free North American Customer Information Center: 1–866–708–9181
Monday-Friday: 7:00am–7:00pm EST, Saturday: 9:00am–5:00pm EST, Sunday: 11:00am–3:00pm EST.  

43. Where can I find LEED information as it pertains to your products?

You can search for LEED-certified paints and other products here.  

44. Where can I find technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and health product declarations (HPD) for your products?

You can download TDSs and SDSs for specific Benjamin Moore paints and other products in the SDS/TDS section of the site. HPD documents are available on the HPD section.  

45. What is COMMAND™ Waterborne Acrylic Urethane?

An extremely durable, single-component, multi-substrate solution, Benjamin Moore® Corotech® COMMAND™ helps you save time and tackle multiple jobs with confidence. This interior/exterior, UV-resistant, acrylic urethane enamel provides tenacious adhesion, superior abrasion resistance and quick return to service. For more information on COMMAND™, part of the high-performance Corotech® line of products, contact a Benjamin Moore Contractor Representative by calling 1-866-708-9180 or Benjamin Moore Customer Service at 1-866-708-9180.  

46. How do I become a Benjamin Moore retailer/dealer?

We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in working with Benjamin Moore as a retailer or a dealer. Explore our New Entrepreneur Program, how to convert your store into a Benjamin Moore retailer, consider buying an existing business, discover International Opportunities and more on our Partner with an Industry Leader page.