Farrow & Ball Modern Old White Matt Wall & ceiling Emulsion paint, 2.5L
Product Features
- Low sheen, matt finish (7% sheen)
- Scuff, stain and mould resistant
- Washable, wipeable and child safe
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Product details
Product information
Product information
Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion paint is a tough, easy-to-clean finish – suited to bathrooms, kitchens and busy areas. This tin covers up to 30m² per 2.5 litres on average. Old White, quite simply, is the most historic of Farrow & Ball whites. It's part of the Traditional Neutrals group – Lime White, Off-White, Old White and Slipper Satin – the shades of which all share a subtle green undertone. This tone is particularly prominent in north-facing rooms, but is downplayed in well-lit spaces, making Old White appear as more of a grey.
- Suitable for use on Wall & ceilings
- Surface Preparation - All surfaces to be painted must be sound, clean, dry and well prepared. The recommended Farrow & Ball Primer & Undercoat should be used before the topcoat is applied.
- Instructions for Use - Stir contents well before use. Apply by brush, roller or sprayer.
- Instructions for Storage - Protect from frost and extreme temperatures. Best used within 6 months of purchase.
Features and benefits
- Low sheen, matt finish (7% sheen)
- Scuff, stain and mould resistant
- Washable, wipeable and child safe
- Water-based formulation
- Low odour
- Quick drying
- A+ rated for indoor air quality
- Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Farrow & Ball Mid Tones
- Complementary white: Farrow & Ball Slipper Satin
- To ensure you’re as satisfied as possible with your colour selection, we always recommend buying a sample pot to test at home. Not all monitors display colours the same, and the way the light changes throughout the day will also affect how colours appear in your space.
Health and safety
Please note that this item has additional safety or regulatory datasheets available. The product may have possible health and safety hazards covered in these documents. Refer to the container for full information and always follow the instructions.
Specifications
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
|---|---|
| Application method | Brush, roller or spray |
| Base | Water-based |
| Colour | Old White |
| Container type | Tin |
| Coverage | 30m² |
| Coverage per litre | 12m²/L |
| Drying time | 2 h |
| Maximum application temperature | 30°C |
| Minimum application temperature | 10°C |
| Model name/number | No.4 |
| Number of coats | 2 |
| Quick dry | Quick dry |
| Recoat time | 4 hours |
| Standard | EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 |
| VOC level | Trace |
| Volume | 2500ml |
| Washable | Washable & wipeable |
| Product code | 5029496270426 |
Safety Information
Safety: Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist
Contains isothiazolinones. May produce an allergic reaction.
Keep out of reach of children.
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
Safety data sheet available on request.
Disposal: Avoid release to the environment. Do not empty into drains or watercourses. Dispose of contents/container to comply with local regulations.
Manufacturer / EU responsible person
EU responsible person
Farrow & Ball DE GmbH
Address
Palazzo Wallot
Kaiserstraße 25
Frankfurt am Main
Deutschland
60311
Germany
Contact
Reviews
4.76 / 5(26 reviews)Lynzsey - 4 / 5 - 07/04/2026
Not a white as name suggests
Reasonable ; two coats needed definitely after an undercoat and a bit of a touch up too . Definitely not a shade of white
Deb103 - 4 / 5 - 26/06/2025
Great product
I bought the product two weeks ago and am very pleased with the results. Coverage is really good and its easily applied by roller and brush giving a great finish. Only downside is the price..it is expensive compared to other washable paints.
Yarnobsessionsbydebbie - 5 / 5 - 18/03/2025
Absolutely love this paint!
Absolutely wonderful paint! Goes in in 2 coats if needed, no smell at all, I just love it!!
- 5 / 5 - 04/11/2024
Creating an atmosphere in a 250 year old house.l
Great paint finish for an old former village in here in North Yorkshire.
Tracey R - 5 / 5 - 24/10/2024
Given my room depth and style
This is such a beautiful colour, it’s taken a very plain bedroom to room with depth and style. The colour blends with my cottage style curtains and my gorgeous patchwork quilt. I’ve used off white eggshell on the woodwork. In some lights the paint has green tones and grey/beige in others. It’s lovely.
A J W - 5 / 5 - 21/10/2024
perfect shade
A lovely shade of green/white. Perfect for my exterior windows and front door
Jaf1 - 5 / 5 - 11/10/2024
Old white
Beautiful, historic and timeless colour and finish
Scott R - 4 / 5 - 02/10/2024
Good quality paint
Have used F&B for the whole house, arguably the best colour range on the market and well worth the extra cost in comparison to other paints. The new dead flat is one of the best paints I have used. Only thing that lets the brand down is the low quality tins/tin lids. Expect more from F&B and higher price point.
Front door paint cols - 5 / 5 - 14/07/2024
Old White
Lovely colour; great depth of pigment. I bought as a tester for a new colour for my front door. Delivery was quick and straightforward
Emma Stacey - 5 / 5 - 11/07/2024
A beautiful paint colour
I am very happy with this paint colour. It is a beautiful and subtle light green/grey which adds a touch of class to any room.