Exit or Disposal Activities - Narrative (Details)	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2018 branch store
The Americas Group
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of stores closed \| store	11
Performance Coatings Group
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of branches closed \| branch	6

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