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Farrow & Ball Exterior Eggshell Mixed Colour 57 Off Black 750ml

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Product information

Off-Black is quite simply what it says: a softer alternative to a true, pitch black for front doors, woodwork, and for the daring the walls of any small space crying out for a bit of character.

  • Guarantee - Statutory
  • Suitable for Metal & wood
  • Water resistant
  • Guarantee - Statutory
  • Legal information: EUH208 - Contains A MIXTURE OF: 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE [EC NO 247-500-7] AND 2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE [EC NO 220-239-6](55965-84-9), 2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE(2682-20-4), 1,2-BENZISOTHIAZOLIN-3-ONE(2634- 33-5). May produce an allergic reaction. EUH211: Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist.

Features and benefits

Exterior Eggshell brings long-lasting, rich colour to exterior wood and metal. The low sheen finish remains flexible once dry, protecting wood and metal surfaces through changing weather, while preservatives help prevent the growth of algae and fungi. The resin-rich formula resists flaking, peeling, and fading for up to six years.** - ** Providing it has been applied in accordance with our Product Advice Sheets. Not suitable for use on exterior plastic surfaces or decking.

  • Flexible and breathable
  • Water resistant
  • Protected from fungi and algae
  • A+ rated for indoor air quality
  • Toy safe
  • Sheen level 20%
  • Low in odour and VOCs.
  • *This is mixed paint that is made to order so can not be returned or refunded. *Please see B&Q terms for details

Legal information

  • EUH208 - Contains A MIXTURE OF: 5-CHLORO-2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE [EC NO 247-500-7] AND 2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE [EC NO 220-239-6](55965-84-9), 2-METHYL-2H-ISOTHIAZOL-3-ONE(2682-20-4), 1,2-BENZISOTHIAZOLIN-3-ONE(2634- 33-5). May produce an allergic reaction. EUH211: Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist.

Specifications

BrandFarrow & Ball
Application methodBrush, roller or spray
ColourOff-Black
Colour groupBlack
Coverage9m²
Drying time2 h
FinishEggshell
LocationExterior
Recoat time4 hours
VOC levelLow
Volume750ml
Product code5051836227579

Documents

Product Guide

Safety Manual

Reviews
4.03 / 5(32 reviews)

DawnS - 5 / 5 - 19/10/2024

Off black exterior eggshell paint

I was very impressed with both the colour and quality of this paint. Very pleased with the finished results.

Mary Wms - 5 / 5 - 29/09/2024

Off- Black is on point!

Nice black that reminds us of charcoal. All of the black samples we ordered were beautiful! The texture is thick and it provides excellent coverage. The sample was a decent size to try over various textures and coatings.

Relocated farm girl - 5 / 5 - 10/08/2024

Soft black

Love this soft black. I plan to use this paint in several areas through out my home.

- 5 / 5 - 26/07/2024

Perfect finish

Love using F&B paint…..coverage, finish….excellent

- 1 / 5 - 26/07/2024

Touching up existing paint work with new pot

Bought the tester pot to touch up some scuffs on my existing doors and wood panelling I had previously painted in this exact colour … however when it dried the colour didn’t match at all leaving the paintwork looking patchy and horrible - is this normal for the pots to vary in shade this much ?

High - 1 / 5 - 24/07/2024

Difficult paint to work with

Very difficult paint to work with I’m afraid. We are renovating our entire house and have bought paints from several high end brands and this one was not the best by any means. It was difficult to apply, either by brush or roller, and felt tacky even after 24 hours of drying time. We needed to put several coats on to get rid of some patchiness. We have not had any similar problems with the other brands we have used. I’m afraid we will not be using F&B again.

Cinders is here - 4 / 5 - 01/07/2024

Back to Black

Absolutely love this paint. Such a luxurious Matt finish with excellent coverage.

- 5 / 5 - 03/06/2024

An elegant surprise

What a perfect shade! I’ve painted my wooden floors with it and the transformation has been delightful. The quality of the paint is superb and actually covers more than it states on the tin, making it a better purchase price-wise than other alternatives.

- 5 / 5 - 15/04/2024

Love this paint colour and finish

Another great product easy to use no awful fume great texture good coverage excellent finish.

- 4 / 5 - 06/04/2024

Great colour; difficult to use

Fantastic colour, which is the darkest of greys/ soft black. I chose Off-Black full gloss to repaint a front door that was already a matt black, as I felt that black was a little harsh. In the tin the colour looked a few shades lighter - a mid grey - but it dried to the exact almost black I was hoping for. I found the gloss a little tricky to paint with as it was surprisingly both sticky and drippy, and it was only possible to go over it with the paintbrush/roller for the first 30 seconds or so, after that it was already too gloopy to paint over. But once I knew that, subsequent coats were applied with more care first time. I undercoated and primed with the recommended Dark Tones primer and undercoat. The first couple of coats looked quite weird as the gloss has an unnaturally glassy finish that seems more like a varnish than a paint, and the colour and finish dried up quite patchy, but the third coat gave a more flawless finish I am pleased with. 4 stars rather than 5 because of the difficulty in painting, and because it required 3 coats over the primer and undercoat, not the recommended two.