Who owns Krylon?
Krylon is owned by Sherwin-Williams (the United States, NYSE: SHW), which has owned the brand since 1990.[1] Krylon was founded in 1947 in the United States and was independent until 1990.
Key facts
- Current owner
- The Sherwin-Williams Company verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1947–1990)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Cleveland, Ohio
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1947
- Category
- Home, garden & DIY › Home improvement › Paint & coatings
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SHW
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Krylon
Krylon introduced consumer aerosol spray paint in 1947, a format previously confined to industry. It is widely used in art and graffiti as well as household repair, and Sherwin-Williams has owned it since 1990. Several jurisdictions restrict its sale to minors because of that association, which the company has never marketed towards.
Ownership timeline of Krylon
- 1990 – present Sherwin-Williams [1] verified
Where Krylon sits in Sherwin-Williams
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Krylon?
The parent company of Krylon is Sherwin-Williams, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Krylon American?
Yes. Krylon originated in the United States in 1947 and its owner, Sherwin-Williams, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Sherwin-Williams owned Krylon?
Sherwin-Williams has owned Krylon since 1990.
Who owned Krylon before Sherwin-Williams?
Krylon was an independent company from its founding in 1947 until Sherwin-Williams acquired it in 1990.
Is Krylon still owned by Sherwin-Williams?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Krylon is still owned by Sherwin-Williams. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] The Sherwin-Williams Company Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-19 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 19 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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