Farrow & Ball All White Estate Emulsion Paint Review

We like:

The light aroma; tough finish

We don't like:

It contains VOCs; it's rather thin; the price

SmartPlanet judgement:

This lightweight paint doesn't live up to its hefty pricetag. It's water-based but unlike most eco paints, it still contains volatile organic compounds (VOCs). For us, this white paint isn't great value, although the range of classy colours is unbeatable.

Choosing an eco paint is pretty easy if you just want a plain white finish, but what if you have a specific colour in mind, or want to add a touch of style with a 'heritage' shade? Farrow & Ball make their paints in a rainbow of beautiful colours that is worth checking out for the names alone: Savage Ground (light brown), Dead Salmon (weak pink), Arsenic (blue) and Mouse's Back (a slightly different light brown). Continue reading...