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Comprised of two high-performance finishes, the Modern range from Farrow & Ball gives you everything you need to decorate the most demanding spaces in any property. With a combination of Modern Emulsion and Modern Eggshell, you can bring the perfect finishing touch to high traffic areas – all the way from skirting to ceiling.
Below, Farrow & Ball are taking a closer look at the individual merits of Modern Emulsion, a durable matt finish for interior walls and ceilings, and Modern Eggshell, an ultra-tough mid-sheen finish for interior wood, metal, concrete, and floors.
Modern Emulsion
Modern Emulsion is a super-tough matt finish for interior walls and ceilings, suitable even for high-traffic and moisture-prone rooms.
The inclusion of a preservative prevents the growth of mould on the paint surface, meaning that Modern Emulsion can be used in kitchens and bathrooms for a contemporary matt finish that stays looking fresher for longer.
It’s also washable and wipeable, and demonstrates excellent scrub and stain resistance, earning the highest Class 1 scrub rating.
Modern Emulsion Technical Information:
Coverage rate
Up to 12 m2 per litre, per coat
Drying time
Dry in 2 hours
Typical recoat time
Recoat after 4 hours
Modern Emulsion Features:
- Matt finish (7% sheen)
- Quick drying
- Scuff and stain resistant
- Protected against mould
- Washable and wipeable
- Water based
- A+ rated for indoor air quality
- Child safe
- Low odour, low VOC
- Available in all Farrow & Ball colours
- Satin finish (40% sheen)
- Quick drying
- Scuff and stain resistant
- Protected against mould
- Washable and wipeable
- Water based
- A+ rated for indoor air quality
- Child safe
- Low odour, low VOC
- Available in all Farrow & Ball colours
Modern Eggshell
Formulated with a combination of acrylic and polyurethane binders, Modern Eggshell is the toughest product in the Farrow & Ball range.
Suitable for use on wood, metal, concrete, and even floors, its mid-sheen finish brings colour and protection to a wide range of interior surfaces.
Particularly when used together with the recommended Farrow & Ball Primer & Undercoat, it creates an incredibly a long-lasting finish, which means fewer service cycles and more savings for your clients in the long run.
Modern Eggshell Technical Information:
Coverage rate
Up to 12 m2 per litre, per coat
Drying time
Dry in 2 hours
Typical recoat time
Recoat after 4 hours
Modern Eggshell Features:
Like all Farrow & Ball paint finishes, Modern Emulsion and Modern Eggshell are made with an eco-friendly water base that’s low in odour, low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds), and rating A+ for indoor air quality.
As well as helping you to make one more element of your projects as sustainable as possible, choosing a product with a water base makes for a more comfortable experience both during and after painting.
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