So you've decided that you want to use Farrow & Ball paint for your upcoming project (good choice) and you may have already picked your colour, but now you're left with one last question, 'which farrow & ball finish should I choose?'. Don't worry, we have created this handy Farrow & Ball Paint Finish Guide to help you make the right decision.
The are a number of Farrow & Ball finish options to choose from, including:
Dead Flat
Modern Emulsion
Estate Emulsion
Modern Eggshell
Estate Eggshell
Exterior Eggshell
Exterior Masonry
Specialist Finishes
Choosing the right Farrow & Ball finish is an important step which shouldn't be overlooked. Which finish you choose all depends on what surface you are going to be using it on, whether that surface is indoors or outdoors and the level of sheen you wish to achieve.
Below, we have created an overview of all Farrow & Ball's different finishes so that you can rest assured you have the right tin of paint for the job!
Dead Flat
The Farrow & Ball Dead Flat Finish offers an almost complete matt finish for a modern look combined with added toughness and durability. Dead Flat is washable, wipeable and scuff resistant, making it ideal for busy family homes.
Sheen: 2%
Suitable for: interior walls, ceilings, wood and metal.
Modern Emulsion
If you are looking for an eye-pleasing matt finish which is durable, wipeable and washable, then the Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion finish is for you. It also offers protection against mould making it a great choice for bathrooms and kitchens.
Sheen: 7%
Suitable for: interior walls and ceilings.
Estate Emulsion
Farrow & Ball’s Estate Emulsion offers a timeless, chalky, very matt finish. Due to it's nature it is best used in low-traffic areas of the house which are less prone to bumps and scrapes. This is not one for the children's play room!
Sheen: 2%
Suitable for: interior walls and ceilings.
Modern Eggshell
The Farrow & Ball Modern Eggshell finish is very tough and extremely easy to clean so it can be used in areas of the house which are heavily used. It provides a mid-sheen finish for a more polished look.
Sheen: 40%
Suitable for: interior wood, metal, concrete and wooden floors.
Estate Eggshell
Add a touch of class to your home with the Farrow & Ball Estate Eggshell finish. A low sheen, satin finish which oozes quality.
Sheen: 20%
Suitable for: interior wood and metal.
Exterior Eggshell
Farrow & Ball's Exterior Eggshell paint range offers a hoard-wearing, breathable, low sheen finish for outdoor surfaces. This finish can last for up to 6 years giving you more time to paint other areas of your home!
Sheen: 20%
Suitable for: exterior wood and metal
Exterior Masonry
A hard-wearing, breathable, water-resistant finish with a modern matt look. The Farrow & Ball Exterior Masonry paint collection is so durable that it can last for up to an impressive 15 years.
Sheen: 2%
Suitable for: exterior brick, render and concrete.
Full Gloss
The most glossy of the lot is the Farrow & Ball full gloss finish paint. The shine of this paint is truly stunning and can be used to create a feature of the beautiful woodwork inside and outside your home. This finish can last up to 6 years.
Sheen: 95%
Suitable for: interior and exterior wood and metal.
Specialist Finishes
Farrow & Ball also offer some of their paint colours in specialist finishes which are suitable for uncommon surfaces such as those found in restoration projects. The three Farrow & Ball specialist finishes available are:
Casein Distemper - A very flat matt finish for low-traffic interior lime plaster walls and ceilings. 2% sheen.
Limewash - A traditional, highly breathable specialist finish for lime rendered exterior walls and interior lime plaster walls and ceilings. Professional application recommended. 2% sheen.
Soft Distemper - A specialist finish for decorative interior ceilings and detailed plasterwork. 2% sheen.
If you require any of these specialist finishes, please feel free to get in touch and we will order them especially for you.
We hope that our Farrow & Ball Finish Guide has helped you to decide which finish you require for your specific project. As always, Happy painting!
コメント