Des Moines, IA
Color Store is an independently owned Benjamin Moore paint store in Des Moines, Iowa, that has served the city from NE 54th Avenue for years. Our independence lets our staff spend real time with customers instead of rushing them down a big-box aisle. Des Moines has a wide range of homes to paint, from the Late Victorian and Queen Anne houses in Sherman Hill to the brick bungalows that fill out Beaverdale, block after block. Each one calls for a different approach to color, sheen, and prep work.
Our team helps Des Moines homeowners choose products that retain their color and finish despite exterior weathering and interior traffic. If you aren't sure where to begin your project, we're ready to help you get started.
Paint Products for Des Moines Homes
We carry the full line of Benjamin Moore paints, stains, and primers, and our staff can help you match a product to the specific job at hand rather than pointing you toward whatever's on the endcap. Below is a look at how each category typically plays out on a Des Moines project, from a Sherman Hill Victorian to a newer build-out toward Waukee.
Interior Paint for Trim, Walls, and Bathrooms
For an 1880s Sherman Hill Victorian, an interior repaint often means a historically accurate palette paired with a durable formula that can stand up to real daily use in an older home. For a Beaverdale bungalow's trim and cabinetry, ADVANCE® Interior Paint's furniture-quality, self-leveling finish is often the better fit because it dries hard enough to handle the wear a kitchen or built-in bookcase endures over the years. Regal® Select Interior Paint and Ben® Interior Paint cover most everyday wall projects and come in thousands of colors, while AURA® Bath & Spa's mildew-resistant, zero-VOC formula is a popular choice for Iowa bathrooms that deal with humidity swings between dry winters and muggy summers.
Exterior Paint and Stain for Iowa Weather
A lot of the exterior work our team helps with in Des Moines involves porches and decks as much as siding and trim. Homes here range from older Sherman Hill front porches to newer builds near Waterworks Park, and all of them spend the winter under snow and the summer in direct sun, so there's always paint work to be done.
We carry exterior paint and stain formulated to hold up under this cycle without peeling, chalking, or graying out after a season or two. Our staff can walk you through prep steps that matter more here than in a milder climate, like making sure a surface is fully dry before a coat goes on and choosing a formula rated for Iowa's wide temperature range.
Primer and Specialty Products for Every Surface
Older Des Moines housing stock, particularly around Sherman Hill and the surrounding historic blocks, often needs the right primer before color even enters the conversation, whether that's to seal an older plaster wall or cover a stubborn stain before a topcoat goes on. We stock primers built for both interior and exterior surfaces, along with specialty products for concrete floors, cabinetry, and other surfaces that standard wall paint isn't designed to handle.
Color Matching and Consultations
For anyone still deciding on a direction, our team can help you narrow down options from Benjamin Moore's 3,500-plus colors, taking into account your home's lighting, trim, and the look you're going for, whether that's a historically accurate Sherman Hill palette or a fresh, modern scheme for a newer build. Just ask about a color consultation when you contact us or stop by the store.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamin Moore Paint near Des Moines, IA
Can you help match paint colors for a historic Sherman Hill home?
Yes. Our staff regularly works with owners of Late Victorian and Queen Anne homes in Sherman Hill to select colors and finishes appropriate to the home's age. We can help you balance historical accuracy with a modern, durable paint formula.
Does Des Moines' winter weather affect which exterior paint I should use?
It can. Iowa's temperature swings between summer humidity and winter cold put real stress on exterior paint, so we typically recommend a product built to hold its finish through both conditions, rather than the cheapest option on the shelf.
Do any Des Moines neighborhoods have HOA or historic district rules about exterior paint colors?
Some do, particularly within Sherman Hill's historic district boundaries. If you're unsure whether your property falls under a color guideline, bring your address, and we can help you determine what's allowed before you buy paint.
Visit Your Des Moines Benjamin Moore Paint Store Today
As your paint store in Des Moines, IA, we are ready to help with everything from a single accent wall to a full repaint of a Sherman Hill Victorian. Stop by our store at 1863 NE 54th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313, call us at (515) 265-4999, or contact us online to schedule a color consultation.
We're open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Beyond Des Moines and the surrounding area, Color Store also has locations in Waukee, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska.
