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Is there an endurance paint that nearly matches F&B Strong White?

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Devora · 21/02/2015 23:48

Bit of a niche question, sorry! But I need to repaint Strong White walls that have filthy little handprints all over them. I love Strong White but I just need something scrubbable on the high traffic areas (I'm hoping to not have to repaint the cleaner walls).

Can anyone recommend an endurance paint - preferably a cheaper range - that is either similar to SW (i.e. very pale neutral grey) or tones well with it?

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fiorentina · 22/02/2015 21:43

I have had Farrow and Ball colours colour matched using Dulux trade diamond Matt. They matched using the paint card and it was pretty similar.

Devora · 22/02/2015 21:56

Ah, fab idea - is that something they do at Homebase or somewhere?

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26Point2Miles · 22/02/2015 22:12

B&q will colour match using valspar premium.... It's properly scrubbable unlike other brands....take in a f&b chart and you'll get your exact colour!

Devora · 22/02/2015 22:45

Lovely; thanks so much.

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Adarajames · 22/02/2015 22:57

I get Macphersons trade paints mixed to F&B colours, longer lasting and cheaper than most other decent quality options

Devora · 22/02/2015 22:59

And where do you get that, Adara?

I've never done this whole paint mixing thing, feel a little nervous of it, but clearly the way to go.

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AgnesGrey · 23/02/2015 17:34

Devora
I agree with pps about paint matching whichever one you opt for.
One thing though , i would not take in the paint chart. Get a piece of white card and give it 2 or 3 coats of actual strong white as you have it and get them to match that rather than the chart (i.e. the charts can show a slightly different colour from paint on the walls and also they will have a large area to
zap). Also just be prepared that the colour may only be 99% or may wear differently so pick the areas to touch up carefully. Ie don't use it for touching up but try to paint entire walls where the light falls differently so that any slight difference won't be as noticeable.

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