Why Buy Paint Online?

Canadians order anything from cars, furniture to paper towels online. Everything that you would ever want is available online now, which means that you don’t have to physically drive down to a location and deal with the hassle of finding the right product only to find out that it is out of stock. Living in an information technology age means that the thing that matters most is convenience. It gives us the luxury to relax on our couch while the work gets done for us. In some regards, we can even argue that this is a better way of doing things.

Inevitably, the paint industry is catching onto this trend and now you can order interior and exterior paints, primers, and exterior stains from your favourite brands online. It saves you the hassle of driving down to your local hardware store, selecting a colour and then waiting for it get mixed so you can take it home. Paint retailers have begun to take their products online which exposes them to a larger audience and makes it easier for customers to browse through their popular colour trends and pick out a colour that they like. There are a few things that you need to keep in mind when you conduct paint shopping online:

Go for trusted brands

Cans of Aura paint by Benjamin Moore on a shelf in a paint store.

With convenience comes a little bit of extra observation. Make sure that you choose trusted brands that are selling online instead of settling for the cheapest online deal that sounds like too good to be true, as chances are, it isn’t. Benjamin Moore® is a trusted brand since 1889, and now GTA residents can buy Benjamin Moore products, including Aura®, Regal® Select, Ben®, Arborcoat® and many more online at www.livingincolours.ca.

Take your time

It is wise to take your time and browse through the catalogue and colour trends. Depending on whether you want interior or exterior paint, make up your mind on the colour and finish that you want. Most colours are available in various different finishes, such as flat, eggshell, and semi-gloss, etc. It is important to note that colours can look slightly different in real life than on the screen. So, it is best to spend some time considering all the relevant factors before ordering.

cans of Arborcoat stain by Benjamin Moore on a shelf in a paint store.

Don’t worry

If you don’t like a colour that you receive, don’t worry, you can always return it and get a replacement as long as it has not been used. Customers who are unsure about a particular colour often purchase a 1-pint (473 ml) colour sample and test it on a small part of the wall or a sample board which can also be purchase from our website.


Life as we know it has changed in many ways due to Covid-19, demanding that anyone who could stay at home and stay safe should just do that. What better way to spend that free time at home than giving your walls at home a fresh look? You deserve it. Take advantage of the curb-side pick and local delivery options available at www.livingincolours.ca and get top-quality Benjamin Moore paints. 

a stack of paint cans on display in a Benjamin Moore paint store