Farrow and Ball Paint
Farrow & Ball is a popular choice among some of the UK's leading interior designers, DIYers and trade professionals. Expertly handcrafted with the finest ingredients, these eco-friendly paints deliver rich, deep colour year-round.
As trusted Farrow and Ball stockists, The Paint Shed supplies a comprehensive range of Farrow and Ball products, including best-selling products including:
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Farrow and Ball offers an iconic range of highly pigmented paints that’s popular among professional painters and decorators. Developed in 1946 from a love of rich colour and chemistry, this Dorset-based brand is known for its chalky matt finish and nuanced colour palette.
Whether you’re renovating your interior space or taking on a large-scale commercial project, Farrow and Ball offers a wide variety of quick-drying finishes in signature shades to complement both traditional and modern spaces.
Eco-Friendly, Water-Based Formulas
All Farrow and Ball paints are produced with an eco-friendly water base with minimal VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), making them low-odour and safe for indoor use. Farrow and Ball paints are made using responsibly-sourced ingredients and packaged in recyclable tins to reduce their environmental impact.
Washable & Wipeable Interior Finishes
Several Farrow and Ball interior paints, including Flat Eggshell, Modern Emulsion, Modern Eggshell, and Full Gloss, are scuff-resistant and easy-to-clean, making them perfect for high-traffic areas. Note that Farrow and Ball Estate Emulsion is wipeable but not washable.
Resilient Exterior Paints
Farrow and Ball Exterior Eggshell and Exterior Masonry paints are designed to withstand the elements, making them suitable for outdoor wood, masonry and metal surfaces. Farrow and Ball Full Gloss offers up to 6 years of water-resistant protection.
Breathable Finishes
Farrow and Ball Exterior Eggshell and Exterior Masonry paints are formulated to be breathable, allowing moisture to escape and preventing mould build-up. This breathability helps reduce blistering, flaking and trapped moisture in older properties.
130+ Signature Designer Colours
Farrow and Ball paint is available in over 130 colours, ranging from soft neutrals to bold accent colours. We offer Farrow and Ball sample pots so you can test how various colours perform in your space before choosing your final shade.
Expertly formulated to work seamlessly across walls, woodwork and exterior surfaces, the Farrow and Ball range delivers a clean, professional result. Here’s what you can expect from our range.
Farrow & Ball Dead Flat
Farrow and Ball Dead Flat is a highly versatile, multi-surface matt finish that delivers exceptional coverage and resilience. Its scrubbable, scuff-resistant formula provides a flat matt finish that works well in busy homes and commercial interiors.
Farrow & Ball Casein Distemper
Farrow and Ball Casein Distemper is a super flat, chalky paint formulated to produce a breathable, microporous finish. This permeable coating provides water-resistant protection for walls and ceilings in humidity-prone areas.
Farrow & Ball Flat Eggshell
Replacing the formed Estate Eggshell, Farrow and Ball Flat Eggshell is a soft-matt interior paint with a durable, low-sheen finish. Its scuff-resistant, washable formula makes it a great option for walls, ceilings and woodwork. Its chalky look and feel add depth while maintaining a refined, classic appearance.
Farrow & Ball Modern Eggshell
Farrow and Ball Modern Eggshell is a highly versatile, mid-sheen paint suitable for interior woodwork, kitchen cabinets, floors, stairs and metal surfaces. This scrubbable, scuff-resistant paint features a 40% sheen, making a slightly glossier alternative to the Estate Eggshell.
Farrow & Ball Exterior Eggshell
Farrow and Ball Exterior Eggshell features a breathable, long-lasting finish that’s suitable for outdoor woodwork and metal surfaces. Touch-dry in just two hours, this water- and mould-resistant paint is formulated to withstand the elements while providing additional protection against fungi and algae.
Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion
Farrow and Ball Modern Emulsion is a scrubbable, mould-resistant matt coating that’s perfect for mess-prone, high-traffic areas like kitchens, hallways and dining rooms. Its quick-drying, low odour formulation is suitable for interior walls and ceilings.
Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion
Farrow and Ball Estate Emulsion provides a chalky matt finish that adds stunning colour and depth to any room. Suitable for walls and ceilings in low-traffic areas, this paint helps minimise minor imperfections for a clean, refined look.
Farrow & Ball Full Gloss
Farrow and Ball Full Gloss is a highly resilient, high-sheen paint that’s suitable for interior and exterior use. This paint offers an incredibly durable finish for front doors, metal railings and trims. It won't fade, crack, peel or flake, delivering up to six years of long-lasting performance.
Farrow & Ball Exterior Masonry
Farrow and Ball Exterior Masonry is the ideal solution for exterior brick, render and concrete surfaces. Its breathable, water-resistant finish offers up to 15 years of protection against peeling, flaking or fading.
Farrow & Ball Primers & Undercoats
Primers and undercoats improve topcoat adhesion by providing a high-quality, stable foundation. Farrow and Ball offers a versatile collection of primers and undercoats, including:
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Wood Primer and Undercoat: A water-based primer that provides a stable, durable base and smooth adhesion for interior and exterior woodwork.
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Wall and Ceiling Primer and Undercoat: A low-odour primer that provides an even base for interior walls and ceilings, while enhancing coverage for excellent opacity and depth.
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Metal Primer and Undercoat: A durable, rust-resistant primer for preparing metal surfaces for high-gloss or eggshell finishes
Made with high-quality ingredients, these primers help you achieve superior coverage and a smooth finish.
Farrow & Ball Sample Pots
We offer 100ml Farrow and Ball Sample Pots in the Estate Emulsion formula to make your colour choice easier. We recommend you buy 3-4 colours to compare the shades at different points throughout the day before you opt for your larger tin.
Unsure which formula is best suited to your project? Check out our full guide to Farrow and Ball finishes or contact our friendly team.
FAQs
The key difference between Farrow and Ball Estate Emulsion and Modern Emulsion is that the Estate Emulsion provides a classic chalky matt finish that is wipeable, but not washable. The Matt Modern Emulsion is washable, scuff and stain-resistant with added protection against mould, making it the more durable choice.
When paired with the appropriate primer and undercoat, most finishes only require two topcoats. Switching from a high-contrast colour might require an additional undercoat layer to achieve optimal opacity and ensure durability.
Yes, popular options like Exterior Masonry and Exterior Eggshell perform particularly well in traditional buildings. They provide a breathable, mould-resistant finish that helps maintain their durability and are available in many period-appropriate designer shades.
The main differences between these two Farrow and Ball finishes are the % sheen level. Modern Eggshell has a higher sheen level than Estate Eggshell (now, Flat Eggshell), which leaves a slightly glossier finish than its Estate counterpart. Read our blog on the differences of these eggshell finishes for more information.
Farrow and Ball colours are highly sought after. With over 130 colours to choose from, there is no denying that choosing your perfect paint colour can be a challenge.
We have shortlisted our top 10 most popular Farrow and Ball paint colours:
2. Ammonite
3. Pigeon
4. Railings
5. Green Smoke
7. De Nimes
9. Hague Blue
10. Strong White
Other popular colours include:
Find the perfect shade for your next project with the premium-quality Farrow and Ball Paint range from The Paint Shed. Get in touch with our experienced team to help you choose the right products for your needs.
Shop Farrow & Ball paints at The Paint Shed
At The Paint Shed, we pride ourselves on being the UK’s most recommended independent paint retailer. Trusted by professionals and DIY decorators since 1992, we’re on a mission to make buying trade and designer paint easier, quicker, fairer and simpler for everyone.
As trusted Farrow and Ball stockists, we’re proud to offer this iconic, design-led range at competitive prices. Whether you're refreshing your home or working on a large-scale project, we make it easy to get the perfect finish with:
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Free standard delivery on UK mainland orders over £50
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Expert colour advice and personalised recommendations from our friendly team
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A wide selection of Farrow & Ball shades and finishes is in stock and ready to dispatch
Looking for more inspiration? Explore other premium brands we stock, including Little Greene, Benjamin Moore and Dulux Heritage.
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