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4 Best Paint Stores in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

Picking the right paint store in Chicago matters as much as picking the color, since the person behind the counter is often the one who saves your repaint from a botched color match. Review counts here range from 15 up to 261, and even the lowest-rated name on the list still sits at 4.1. Two are big-brand paint makers, one is a hardware store that stocks premium lines, and one is a design-forward showroom for a British paint brand.

Short answer: JC Licht True Value West Loop leads with a 4.7 rating across 261 reviews and stocks Benjamin Moore alongside hardware and window treatments. Sherwin-Williams Paint Store (4.8, 100 reviews) and Benjamin Moore's own Chicago location (4.6, 32 reviews) round out the strongest picks for straightforward paint runs.
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Chicago's paint stores, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 JC Licht True Value West Loop 4.7 ★ 261 One-stop paint, hardware and color consults View ›
2 Sherwin-Williams Paint Store 4.8 ★ 100 Sherwin-Williams paint and pro advice View ›
3 Benjamin Moore 4.6 ★ 32 Benjamin Moore color matching View ›
4 Farrow & Ball Chicago Showroom 4.1 ★ 15 Premium British paint and design consultation View ›
4 Best Paint Stores in Chicago (2026)

Where to buy paint, by what you need

JC Licht True Value West Loop logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

JC Licht True Value West Loop

4.7261 Google reviews

JC Licht True Value West Loop stocks Benjamin Moore paint alongside hardware, wallpaper and window treatments, functioning as both a paint store and a neighborhood hardware shop. Its site offers in-home color consultations for larger projects, and reviewers repeatedly name specific staff members who walked them through color matching and product selection. The store keeps long weekday hours and is open seven days a week.

What people praise

  • Staff repeatedly praised by name for patient, knowledgeable color guidance
  • Carries Benjamin Moore plus hardware and window treatments in one stop
  • In-home consultation option for multi-room projects
  • Open seven days a week with early weekday hours
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume261 · 90th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The deepest review history here and consistently strong feedback on staff expertise makes this the easiest default for a paint run, especially if you also need hardware or a color consult.

Website+1312-733-3200 Directions

18 S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store

4.8100 Google reviews

This Archer Avenue location is a standard Sherwin-Williams paint store, selling the brand's own paint lines, primers and stains alongside wallpaper. Reviewers describe staff helping with color decisions, providing sample swatches, and occasionally going out of their way for unrelated favors, which speaks to the store's general customer-service culture. It keeps regular weekday hours plus weekend availability.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this list at 4.8
  • Staff described as patient with color-matching decisions
  • Weekend hours for last-minute project runs
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume100 · 70th
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong, no-frills choice if you're already buying Sherwin-Williams paint and want a store known for helpful staff over a big-box experience.

Website+1773-735-7620 Directions

6012 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Benjamin Moore logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Benjamin Moore

4.632 Google reviews

This West Loop location is Benjamin Moore's own Chicago paint store, selling the brand's interior and exterior lines directly. Reviewers describe staff successfully color-matching discontinued paints and offering practical tips on wall texture and repainting technique. It keeps long daily hours and free parking is mentioned by at least one reviewer as a nice perk downtown.

What people praise

  • Praised for accurate color matching, including discontinued shades
  • Staff give practical painting tips, not just product upsells
  • Free parking noted by reviewers, a rarity downtown

Worth knowing

  • Listing is unclaimed on Google and has no phone number on file
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume32 · 50th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown78% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Good if you're set on Benjamin Moore specifically and want direct-from-brand service, though the unclaimed listing means you should confirm hours before a special trip.

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25 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607

Farrow & Ball Chicago Showroom logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Farrow & Ball Chicago Showroom

4.115 Google reviews

Farrow & Ball's Chicago showroom sells the British premium paint and wallpaper brand, leaning into design consultation more than a typical hardware-store paint run. Reviewers describe staff helping translate a room's lighting and existing furniture into a final color choice, which is the store's whole value proposition given the higher price point. Hours run shorter than the other stores here, closing by 6pm on weekdays with no Sunday hours listed.

What people praise

  • Design-led consultations that consider light, flooring and furniture together
  • Staff described as knowledgeable about how colors perform in real rooms

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer described the paint as difficult to spray and needing multiple coats
  • Service was inconsistent between visits according to one detailed review
  • Considered high-priced by more than one reviewer
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.1 / 5
Review volume15 · 30th
Confidenceearly
Recency11 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown73% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth the trip if you want design input on a premium paint line, but go in expecting a higher price tag, and don't be surprised if service quality varies by which staff member is on shift.

Website+1312-222-9620 Directions

449 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654

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How we rank these

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume shows how many customers actually left feedback, weighted against the other stores here. Confidence combines both so a store with a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank one with hundreds. Recency checks whether people are still reviewing them now. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does paint cost in Chicago? (2026)

None of these stores publish a flat price list for paint on their Google listing or the pages we reviewed, and pricing varies by brand, finish and whether you need a color match versus a stock color. Farrow & Ball is explicitly described by reviewers as premium-priced, while the hardware-store and brand-direct options tend to run more mainstream. Ask for a per-gallon quote on the specific color and finish you want.

Serving Chicago’s neighborhoods

These stores cluster around West Loop and the Archer Avenue corridor, with the Farrow & Ball showroom further north near River North. If you’re searching for a paint store near me in Chicago, the West Loop cluster covers the most ground for both budget and premium paint in one trip.

What to ask before you buy paint

  • Can you color-match a sample or a discontinued shade?
  • Do you offer an in-home consultation for multi-room projects?
  • What finish holds up best for my room, given light and traffic?
  • Is there a return policy if the color doesn’t work once it’s on the wall?
  • Do you carry primers and supplies, or just paint?
  • How many coats does this paint typically need for full coverage?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these paint stores?

We compared publicly available Google ratings, review counts and recency for paint stores operating in Chicago, then read the review text to see what customers actually experienced in-store.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Is Farrow & Ball paint worth the higher price?

It depends on your project and budget. Reviewers praise the design consultation and finish quality, but at least one detailed review found the paint difficult to apply and pricier than expected.

Do Chicago paint stores offer in-home color consultations?

Yes, several of the businesses above offer in-home visits for larger or multi-room projects, which is worth booking if you’re unsure how a color will read in your actual space.

The bottom line

For most paint runs, JC Licht True Value’s combination of Benjamin Moore stock, hardware and consistently praised staff makes it the safe default. If you’re set on a specific brand, Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore’s own stores both deliver reliable, well-reviewed service.

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