Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion
Emulsion paint · Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion comes in 2.5 L and 5 L. The catalogue holds no coverage figure of the maker's for it yet.
- Coats
- No single numberthe document read gives none
- Tin sizes
- 2.5 L, 5 L2 sizes in the catalogue
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Coats
The document read for this page gives no number of coats for Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion. BuildBatch does not guess one: the tin table shows one coat and two side by side, and each coat covers the same wall again. Follow the tin's own instructions.
What it is for
In the maker's own words.
“A durable and versatile matt finish, Modern Emulsion is washable and contains preservatives to protect it against mould, making it especially suited to bathrooms and kitchens as well as busy areas”
Tin sizes
- 2.5 L tin
- 5 L tin
Questions about Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion
How many coats does Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion need?
The document read for this page gives no number of coats for Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion. Follow the tin's own instructions.
What is Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion for?
Farrow & Ball says: “A durable and versatile matt finish, Modern Emulsion is washable and contains preservatives to protect it against mould, making it especially suited to bathrooms and kitchens as well as busy areas” (Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion product advice sheet, read 11 October 2026).
What tin sizes does Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion come in?
The catalogue lists 2.5 L and 5 L. A shop may not stock every size.
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More from Farrow & Ball
2 of the 9 other Farrow & Ball products in the catalogue, by name. All Farrow & Ball products.
- Coverage
- not stated here
- Tins
- 2.5 L and 5 L
- Coverage
- up to 14 m² a litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Tins
- 2.5 L and 5 L
Where the figures come from
- What it is for: Farrow & Ball, Farrow & Ball Modern Emulsion product advice sheet. Read on 11 October 2026.
This page was written with AI tools from the maker's own documents; it is not yet checked by a tradesperson. The figures are the maker's, and a maker's figure is their best case: follow the tin's own instructions.
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