Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Changes In Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 1,056,669	$ 1,058,006
Goodwill acquired	91,064
Currency translation gain (loss)	(3,063)	(1,337)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	1,144,670	1,056,669
Coatings [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	784,388	789,306
Goodwill acquired	73,507
Currency translation gain (loss)	(5,860)	(4,918)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	852,035	784,388
Paints [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	245,343	244,438
Goodwill acquired	17,557
Currency translation gain (loss)	3,217	905
Goodwill, Ending Balance	266,117	245,343
Other [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	26,938	24,262
Goodwill acquired	0
Currency translation gain (loss)	(420)	2,676
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 26,518	$ 26,938