Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 30, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 1,125,824	$ 1,144,670
Goodwill acquired	216,614
Goodwill disposed	(3,764)
Currency translation gain (loss)	(50,971)	(18,846)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	1,287,703	1,125,824
Coatings [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	836,594	852,035
Goodwill acquired	2,474
Goodwill disposed	(3,764)
Currency translation gain (loss)	(41,291)	(15,441)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	794,013	836,594
Paints [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	263,855	266,117
Goodwill acquired	214,140
Goodwill disposed	0
Currency translation gain (loss)	(7,437)	(2,262)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	470,558	263,855
Other [Member]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	25,375	26,518
Goodwill acquired	0
Goodwill disposed	0
Currency translation gain (loss)	(2,243)	(1,143)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 23,132	$ 25,375