| Cover | Apr. 23, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 23, 2024 |
| 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 |
