Farrow & Ball Paint
Farrow and Ball has inspired designers and decorators since 1946 with an extensive and timeless range of high quality, intensely pigmented paints. Born from a passion for colour and chemistry, Farrow and Ball paint is characterised by its chalky matt finish and rich complex colour with light reflecting properties, which gives subtle variations in colour depending on the light.
Farrow and Ball’s eco-friendly paints are crafted from the finest ingredients to give a depth of colour that will be admired whatever the weather or the time of day, making them the top choice for some of the UK's leading interior designers. Their water based formula is low odour and child friendly, so Farrow and Ball’s beautiful paint colours can be enjoyed on walls, woodwork and furniture in nurseries and children’s rooms too. Farrow and Ball have also recently launched a new product which is highly durable - Dead Flat - this new formula is scuff-resistant and provides a truly versatile, flat matt finish.
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Whether you’re looking to revamp your interior or exterior, Farrow and Ball offers its stunning collection of paint colours in a range of quick-drying finishes for properties old and new, inside and out. From Farrow and Ball’s Estate Emulsion for that coveted chalky finish, to highly durable Full Gloss for an eye-catching Farrow and Ball front door, you can find the most suitable finish in your favourite colour.
Farrow and Ball paint is available in over 150 colours, ranging from gentle neutrals, through earthy muted tones to bold accent colours. Whether you want a stylish Farrow and Ball bedroom, living room or bathroom, Farrow and Ball testers are available so you can try before you buy and find the perfect colour to suit your space. We have outlined our top 10 Farrow and Ball colours if you're looking for inspiration for your next project.
Are Farrow and Ball paints eco-friendly?
All Farrow and Ball paints are produced with an eco-friendly water base with minimal or low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds), making it low odour and safe for the whole family as well as the environment. Farrow and Ball paints are also packaged in recyclable tins and all ingredients are sensibly sourced to minimise any negative environmental impact.
What Are The Most Common Farrow and Ball Colours?
Farrow and Ball colours are highly sought after, with over 132 colours to choose from there is no denying choosing your perfect paint colour can be a challenge. We offer Farrow and Ball Sample Pots 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. 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
Are Farrow and Ball paints washable?
A number of Farrow and Ball interior paints are washable including Estate Eggshell, Modern Emulsion, Modern Eggshell plus the interior and exterior Full Gloss. Farrow and Ball Estate Emulsion is wipeable but not washable.
Are Farrow and Ball paints breathable?
Farrow and Ball Exterior Eggshell and Exterior Masonry paints are breathable.
What is the difference between Modern Emulsion and Estate Emulsion?
Farrow and Ball Estate Emulsion gives a classic chalky matt finish that is wipeable but not washable, whereas the matt Modern Emulsion is also washable and scuff and stain-resistant with added protection against mould.
Which Farrow and Ball paint is suitable for kitchen cupboards?
Farrow and Ball Modern Eggshell with its washable mid-sheen finish is best suited to kitchen cupboards and cabinets. Use with the Farrow and Ball Interior Wood Primer and Undercoat.
Which Farrow and Ball paint is suitable for bathrooms?
Specially formulated with mould protection, Farrow and Ball Modern Emulsion with its washable stain-resistant finish is the best choice for bathrooms.
Which Farrow and Ball paint is suitable for kitchens?
Farrow and Ball Modern Emulsion boasts a washable stain-resistant finish that is protected against mould so it is ideal for walls and ceilings in kitchens.
Which Farrow and Ball paint is better for high-traffic areas?
Farrow and Ball Dead Flat is the most durable finish available in the Farrow & Ball range, this paint offers scrubbable and scuff-resistant properties making it the perfect choice of paint for high-traffic areas of your home, like the hallway, living areas and kitchen.
Is Farrow and Ball paint waterproof?
Farrow and Ball Exterior Eggshell and Exterior Masonry paints are waterproof. Farrow and Ball Full Gloss is resistant to water for up to 6 years. Farrow and Ball interior paints Estate Emulsion, Estate Eggshell, Modern Emulsion and Modern Eggshell are all wipeable.
What is the history of Farrow and Ball?
Farrow and Ball began in Dorset, by local pioneers John Farrow and Richard Ball. Interestingly Farrow was a trained chemist working for Ireland’s Agnew Paints during the Second World War, while Ball was an engineer who survived capture as a prisoner of war. After meeting at a local clay pit and sharing their joint passion of making rich colours to original formulations only using the finest ingredients, Farrow and Ball was created. Read more about the overall history of Farrow and Ball.
Looking for more Farrow and Ball Colour Inspiration?
With a huge range of colours to choose from, why not explore our blog which highlights Farrow & Balls most popular colours:
What's the difference between Farrow and Ball Estate Eggshell and Modern Eggshell?
The main differences between these two Farrow and Ball finishes is the % sheen level - with Modern Eggshell having a higher level than Estate Eggshell which leaves a slightly glossier finish than its Estate Eggshell counterpart. Read our blog on the differences of these eggshell finishes for more information.
Check out the brand new 2023 'Carte Blanche' colour range by Farrow & Ball.