Farrow & Ball Sheens Explained

Dead Flat

Our most matte finish with added toughness. Dead Flat is also multi-surface, and can be used across walls, woodwork and radiators for an effortless full-room transformation. It’s washable, wipeable and scuff resistant, making it perfect for hallways, living rooms and playrooms. 2% sheen.

 

Estate® Eggshell:

A satin, low sheen finish to subtly highlight interior wood and metal. 20% sheen.

 

Modern Emulsion

Super tough, easy-to-clean, matte finish for interior walls and ceilings. Washable and protected against mold, it is the best choice for kitchens and bathrooms. 7% sheen.

 

Modern Eggshell

Our toughest easy-to-clean mid-sheen finish for interior wood, metal and concrete, including interior floors and kitchen cabinets. 40% sheen.

 

Full Gloss

Ultra-high-gloss finish for interior and exterior wood and metal. Lasts up to 6 years. 95% sheen. Washable & wipeable. Not suitable for use on plastic. Not suitable for exterior decking or other pressure treated wood.

 

Exterior Eggshell

Durable, breathable low sheen finish for exterior wood and metal. Lasts up to 6 years. 20% sheen.

 

Exterior Masonry

Durable, breathable, water-resistant super matte finish for exterior brick, render and concrete. Lasts up to 15 years. 2% sheen.

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A modern red office chair sits in a home office painted in Blue Nova 825, with built-in shelving, cabinetry and in-set desk topped with a pegboard, plants, books and a modern domed white desk lamp.
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Gray wainscoting behind a bed with gray bedding and a glass side table featuring a small vase of purple flowers.
Gray Paint Colors
Airy kitchen with gray accent wall and mint ceiling; large paper lantern lighting above circular table with wooden chairs.
Neutral Paint Colors
A dark blue-painted dining room wall frames ornate glasses on a table.
Blue Paint Colors
Fernwood green wall with wood mortar and pestle set on a lazy susan.
Green Paint Colors
King's Red paint color on living room walls.
Red Paint Colors
House exterior siding painted in Black Satin 2131-10 Regal® Select Paint color.
Black Paint Colors
An elegant dining area in yellow wall accents.
Yellow Paint Colors
Light pink-painted dining room walls with a long wooden table, matching chairs and bench seating.
Pink Paint Colors
Indoor potted plants beside a sunny window, in front of a brown-painted wall.
Brown Paint Colors
An orange-painted kitchen with a wall of white subway tile, white counters, and copper kitchen instruments.
Orange Paint Colors
A wooden table with glasses, dishes, and candles in front of a dark purple wall.
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