Historic Features

Old houses often have very different practical and aesthetic needs to those of newer houses. If you have stone walls, period plasterwork, or any other feature that requires a little extra care and attention, our Specialist Finishes could be what you’re looking for. Ranging from the delicate Soft Distemper to the ultra-breathable Limewash, this group of finishes is designed to bring out the very best in interiors, exteriors, and those all-important details.

For a breathable finish suitable for solid lime render, we recommend:

Hallway painted in a grey Limewash

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Limewash

For a breathable finish, this historical, designer favourite is suitable for solid lime render exterior walls and interior walls and ceilings. Bonding to the building itself, it protects your home from the elements. Professional application recommended.

Hallway painted in a grey Limewash

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Limewash

For a breathable finish, this historical, designer favourite is suitable for solid lime render exterior walls and interior walls and ceilings. Bonding to the building itself, it protects your home from the elements. Professional application recommended.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:

All Farrow & Ball finishes are water based, quick drying, and low in odour and VOCs.

  • Very flat matt finish

  • Highly breathable

  • A+ rated for indoor air quality


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COVERAGE
Variable, depending on conditions (see Product Advice Sheet)

TIN SIZES
5l

SHEEN LEVEL
2%

DRYING TIME
Dry in 3 hours, recoat in 12 hours

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For a very matt finish on plaster walls and ceilings, we recommend:

A dimly-lit red study with table, chairs and a fireplace

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Casein Distemper

This strengthened distemper is for use on low-traffic walls and ceilings. Casein Distemper offers a very flat matt finish with a breathable, permeable structure.

A dimly-lit red study with table, chairs and a fireplace

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Casein Distemper

This strengthened distemper is for use on low-traffic walls and ceilings. Casein Distemper offers a very flat matt finish with a breathable, permeable structure.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:

All Farrow & Ball finishes are water based, quick drying, and low in odour and VOCs.

  • Very flat matt finish

  • Highly breathable

  • Brush application only


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COVERAGE
Up to 13m2/l per coat

TIN SIZES
2.5l, 5l

SHEEN LEVEL
2%

DRYING TIME
Dry in 2 hours, recoat in 4 hours

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For very detailed interior plasterwork, we recommend:

A baby blue wall between two large windows with ornate white plasterwork on the coving

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Soft Distemper

This traditional distemper has an exquisite, soft, powdery finish and is recommended for very detailed interior plasterwork. Its blend of natural resin and minerals means it can be delicately applied, allowing detail to be preserved on intricate mouldings.

A baby blue wall between two large windows with ornate white plasterwork on the coving

Colours in the image

Soft Distemper

This traditional distemper has an exquisite, soft, powdery finish and is recommended for very detailed interior plasterwork. Its blend of natural resin and minerals means it can be delicately applied, allowing detail to be preserved on intricate mouldings.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS:

All Farrow & Ball finishes are water based, quick drying, and low in odour and VOCs.

  • Very flat matt finish

  • Easy to remove for detailing

  • Highly breathable

  • Brush application only


Download Product Advice Sheet >>>

COVERAGE
Up to 13m2/l per coat

TIN SIZES
5l

SHEEN LEVEL
2%

DRYING TIME
Dry in 2 hours, no recoat required

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Not what you were looking for?

Not to worry. Head back to Our Finishes page for more options from our fully water based range of finishes for indoors, outdoors, and even front doors.

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