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Has anyone used Farrow & Ball paint in a bathroom? How did it hold up?

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Flewtheflue · 12/10/2023 17:19

I'm looking to fit some tongue and groove panelling in my bathroom, and after much umming and ahhing I've settled on a colour from the Farrow and Ball paint range. Has anyone used their paint on woodwork in a bathroom? If so, how did it hold up? I was looking at their Modern Eggshell as this seems to be the toughest, but open to suggestions! TIA

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BearsRail · 12/10/2023 20:41

Yes, but it's painted over a previous effort, of Kelly Hoppens Taupetastic. Its done alright, it's somesort of deep blue.

In a bedroom, same wooden boards, knotted, F&B primer, a couple of coats of F&B hasn't held up as well. The cream has badly discoloured in places, and the knots have leaked through.

Some outdoor chairs all properly prepped in outdoor have done really badly, peeled in just one summer.

I think the prep and lots of coats under the expensive stuff is key. I not sure I'd go with F&B again. I think since they took all of the oil & nasties out it's not reliable.

Karmatime · 12/10/2023 20:55

They have a new dead flat matt that is wipeable. I’ve not used it in a bathroom but they say you can. I used it for a bedroom wall including the fitted wardrobe doors and it was a dream to apply and seems to be holding up well. Only needed 2 coats.

Flewtheflue · 14/10/2023 09:01

Thank you both so much- @Karmatime yes I saw the dead flat matt but wasn’t sure if it’d be tough enough. It’s good to know it’s holding up well for you.

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