Krylon

Krylon is an American paint and coating brand best known for aerosol spray paints used by household consumers, hobbyists, makers, artists, maintenance workers, and professional users. The brand operates in the consumer coatings segment rather than the food industry implied by the supplied l4 taxonomy; its products are generally positioned around convenient application, broad color choice, surface preparation, protection, and finishing. The brand dates to 1947, when it introduced an aerosol-applied paint product. Aerosol delivery became Krylon's central point of distinction because it allowed users to apply a coating without a brush or conventional spray equipment. Over time, the range expanded from general-purpose spray paint into primers, clear finishes, specialty coatings, craft and hobby products, rust-preventive formulations, and products intended for particular materials or environments. Krylon has marketed products for surfaces including metal, wood, plastic, glass, masonry, and other household or project substrates, although suitability depends on the specific formulation and preparation instructions. Krylon's consumer proposition is built around accessibility and speed. Its products are sold through hardware stores, home-improvement retailers, paint dealers, craft outlets, and e-commerce channels. The brand serves both occasional users undertaking small repairs or decorative projects and more experienced users who require color matching, adhesion, durability, corrosion resistance, or a particular finish. Product families have included general-purpose spray paints, primers, specialty paints, clear protective coatings, and craft-oriented lines; exact availability varies by market and over time. The brand became part of The Sherwin-Williams Company's portfolio in 2006, following Sherwin-Williams' acquisition of the Dutch coatings company Valspar? No: Krylon was acquired by Sherwin-Williams in 2006 from its then-owner, Illinois Tool Works. This transaction placed Krylon within Sherwin-Williams' consumer and specialty coatings portfolio while preserving its established brand identity. Krylon remains an active brand marketed primarily in North America. Because the brand is owned by a larger public company, standalone revenue, profit, employee, and market-share figures are not ordinarily reported separately in the parent company's public disclosures. Krylon's historical significance rests mainly on its role in popularizing convenient aerosol paint for consumer and project use. Its brand communications have emphasized practical project guidance, color and finish selection, surface preparation, and the ability to refresh or personalize objects. The brand should not be confused with similarly named coating businesses or unrelated uses of the word Krylon.

Krylon emerged in the United States in 1947 with an aerosol-applied paint product. The use of an aerosol package was important because it offered a relatively simple alternative to brushes, rollers, and conventional spray equipment. This helped make coating application more accessible for small household, decorative, maintenance, and hobby projects. During the following decades, Krylon developed from a single spray-paint concept into a broader consumer coatings brand. Its portfolio came to include color paints, primers, clear finishes, specialty coatings, and formulations intended for different substrates and project conditions. The brand's consumer-facing identity was closely associated with spray application, quick project completion, and a wide range of colors and finishes. Krylon products were used on objects and surfaces such as metal, wood, plastic, glass, and masonry, subject to the instructions for each product. The growth of do-it-yourself home improvement, craft activity, model making, decorative reuse, and small-scale repair reinforced the relevance of aerosol coatings. Krylon's marketing and packaging generally focused on practical benefits such as adhesion, coverage, durability, corrosion resistance, finish quality, and ease of use. The brand also developed specialty offerings, including products for particular materials, visual effects, protective clear coats, and craft or hobby applications. In 2006, The Sherwin-Williams Company acquired Krylon from Illinois Tool Works. The acquisition brought an established consumer spray-paint name into Sherwin-Williams' wider coatings portfolio. Krylon continued to be presented as a distinct consumer brand rather than being replaced by the Sherwin-Williams name. The brand's ownership structure means that its financial performance is generally incorporated into the parent company's consumer-brand or related coatings reporting rather than disclosed as a separate public company. In the contemporary market, Krylon remains associated primarily with aerosol paints and coatings sold through home-improvement, hardware, craft, paint, and online retail channels. Its product families address general-purpose painting as well as primers, protective finishes, plastic and other specialty surfaces, craft projects, and maintenance needs. The brand's central proposition remains the convenient delivery of a finished coating in a ready-to-use aerosol format. Product names, formulations, packaging, and availability may change by market and period, so individual products should be verified against current official listings.

• 2006

  Sherwin-Williams acquires Krylon

  [2]The Sherwin-Williams Companysherwin-williams.com

  The Sherwin-Williams Company acquires the Krylon brand from Illinois Tool Works and adds it to its consumer coatings portfolio.

• 1947

  Krylon begins aerosol paint operations

  [1]Krylon official websitekrylon.com

  Krylon is established in the United States and introduces an aerosol-applied paint product, forming the basis of its long-standing spray-coating identity.

Accessible, convenient spray coatings for home improvement, repair, decoration, craft, hobby, and maintenance projects.

• General-purpose spray paint

  COLORmaxx

  A general-purpose Krylon spray-paint family intended for decorative and project applications on commonly painted surfaces. The line is associated with broad color selection, multiple finishes, and consumer-oriented coverage and durability claims. Exact colors, finishes, and substrate recommendations depend on the current formulation and market.

• Multi-surface spray paint

  Fusion All-In-One

  A Krylon product family designed for painting multiple household and project surfaces with a simplified preparation and application process. It is marketed for uses that can include furniture, décor, and other objects, while users are directed to follow the product label for cleaning, compatibility, drying, and recoat requirements.

• General-purpose spray paint and primer

  ColorMaster

  A Krylon line combining color and project-oriented aerosol coating products. Historically, ColorMaster has been associated with general-purpose painting and primer-related applications for household, decorative, and craft projects. Current product availability and formulation should be checked through Krylon's official catalog.

• Special-effect spray coating

  Looking Glass

  A specialty aerosol coating used to create a reflective or mirror-like visual effect on suitable glass projects. It is intended for decorative applications rather than as a substitute for manufactured mirror glass, and the appearance depends on application method, surface preparation, and the product's specified use.

• Protective finish

  Clear protective coatings

  Krylon's clear-coating products are used over selected painted, craft, art, or decorative surfaces to provide a transparent finish. Available variants may differ in gloss level, durability, UV resistance, and compatibility. The correct product depends on the underlying material and whether the user wants a glossy, satin, or matte appearance.

• 2006

  Move into the Sherwin-Williams portfolioM&A

  Background

  Krylon was an established consumer aerosol-coatings brand when Sherwin-Williams expanded its consumer and specialty coatings portfolio.

  Action taken

  The Sherwin-Williams Company acquired Krylon from Illinois Tool Works and continued marketing Krylon as a consumer brand.

  Aftermath

  Krylon became part of Sherwin-Williams' broader brand portfolio. Standalone financial effects are not separately identified here.

  Source

1. 1Krylon official websitekrylon.com
2. 2The Sherwin-Williams Companysherwin-williams.com
3. 3Krylon company overviewen.wikipedia.org