Farrow & Ball 5L Exterior Masonry Pigeon No.25

Pigeon is a deep yet soft blue-grey shade inspired by – what else? – the head and neck plumage of the humble pigeon. It's the ideal alternative to a truer grey such as Mole's Breath in spaces where a little more softness or warmth is needed, and it looks fantastic paired with pale grey Dimpse.

About Exterior Masonry

5 Litres of Pigeon No.25 in Farrow & Ball Exterior Masonry, the brand's enhanced very flat matt finish for exterior walls, specially formulated for brick and render. Improved UV protection gives longer-lasting colour, and its breathable, water-resistant formula protects against the elements, resisting flaking, peeling and chalking for up to 15 years when applied as directed.

Key features

• Very matt 2% sheen
• Breathable and water resistant, with Class 1 water vapour permeability
• Enhanced UV protection for longer-lasting colour
• Self-priming and quick drying
• Protected against fungi and algae
• Resists flaking, peeling and chalking for up to 15 years when applied as directed
• Water based and low odour; minimal VOC and toy safe

Where to use: exterior brick, render, concrete, terracotta and stucco. Not suitable for highly alkaline surfaces (such as lime render or walls previously coated with silicate or mineral paint), very porous surfaces or Fletton bricks.

Preparation: no primer is needed on sound surfaces. Clean off any mould or algae with a fungicidal wash and let the wall dry fully. Repair damaged or unsound render and concrete, then patch prime those areas with Farrow & Ball Masonry & Plaster Stabilising Primer. Leave new render and concrete for around 3 months before painting. Apply two coats of Exterior Masonry when air and surface temperatures are between 10°C and 30°C.

Coverage and drying: up to 8m² per litre per coat, so this 5 litre tin covers up to 40m² per coat. Dry in 2 hours and recoat after 5 hours.

Size: 5 litre. Exterior Masonry is available in 5 litre tins.