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Earthborn environmentally friendly paintNovember 2nd, 2010
Earthborn paints are high performance, designer paints… equally suitable for DIY or commercial projects. Earthborn paints utilise advanced formulations… modern paints with a tradition. Read the rest of this entry » Farrow & Ball – making paint in Dorset since 1946November 2nd, 2010
“The depth and beauty of our paint colours are unmatched by other paints. We use more high quality pigments and resins and no low quality ‘fillers’, which gives our colours visibly greater depth and purity often referred to as the ‘Farrow & Ball look’. Unlike many other manufacturers we use naturally occurring pigments, such as Umbers in their purest form, and we continue to use natural ingredients such as Chalk, Our colour accuracy and quality is second to none Read the rest of this entry » All Farrow & Ball paints are water basedOctober 24th, 2010
However, surfaces painted in oil based paint require a minimum of two weeks drying time before water based paint is applied on top. Farrow & Ball oil based paint finishes are no longer available Calling All Interior DesignersOctober 21st, 2010
Fortunately, Earthborn shares that view. Our natural paints and varnishes have been developed to deliver superb finished effects while meeting the highest environmental standards. Made using carefully selected natural ingredients and advanced manufacturing processes, Earthborn products are breathable, VOC free, toxin free and low odour, which makes them safer to use and to live with. Read the rest of this entry » Why has the Farrow & Ball paint range been reformulated?October 13th, 2010
VOC’s are present in many household products. In paint VOC’s are solvents, such as white spirit, which evaporate while paint is drying. These VOC’s pollute the environment and could potentially have a detrimental effect on health. With an ever increasing focus on the environment, it is likely that legislation will continue to require Read the rest of this entry » Little Greene Supporting Breast CancerOctober 10th, 2010
Buy the paint from us this month and get an extra 10% of Little Greene’s best selling emulsion. Click here Alcro visits ParisSeptember 10th, 2010
When it was time for Alcro Designers Collection 10, Alcro wanted to do something extra to manifest their anniversary. The search led them to Paris and a very exciting cooperation with one of the world’s big names in design and fashion trends- Li Edelkoort. The result of Alcro’s collaboration with Li Edelkoort is 31 colours, taking inspiration from birds, comprising seven families of four colours each, plus three complementary colours that work through the families. Read the rest of this entry » The Farrow & Ball LookAugust 18th, 2010
Farrow & Ball Claim ……… “The depth and beauty of our paint colours are unmatched by other paints. We use more high quality pigments and resins and no low quality ‘fillers’, which gives our colours visibly greater depth and purity often referred to as the ‘Farrow & Ball look’. Unlike many other manufacturers we use naturally occurring pigments, such as Umbers in their purest form, Read the rest of this entry » New generation of Alcro water-borne alkyd oil paintJuly 27th, 2010
The new system provides better gloss retention, chalks less and has a faster drying time. It is more weather resistant and easier to paint with. Little Greene eco-friendly Exterior Masonry PaintJuly 12th, 2010
Little Greene’s Exterior Masonry Paint is easy to apply and quick to dry. It has a smooth, matt finish that resists dirt retention, and with such a beautiful range of shades, there is a paint for walls everywhere, from townhouses to cottage gardens. For a Little Greene Colour Card click here |
Farrow & Ball has been making paint in Dorset, one batch at a time, since 1946 and remains one of only a few companies making a full range of traditional and modern paint finishes of the highest quality.
All Farrow & Ball paints are water based
EU legislation sets limits on the amount of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) content allowed in paint. These limits were further reduced with effect from January 2010.
Little Greene has a long standing commitment to supporting Breast Cancer charities and this year is no exception. Little Greene are making a special donation from every can of paint sold during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October 2010.
