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Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Apr. 29, 2025
Entity Registrant Name THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
Entity Incorporation, State or 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 44115-1075
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
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.33-1/3 per share
Trading Symbol SHW
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0000089800
Amendment Flag false