Farrow & Ball 5L Modern Eggshell Peignoir No.286

Peignoir is a soft pink with a generous dose of grey, making it a sophisticated option for any room of the home. Due to its grey undertones, it works particularly well in a scheme alongside the Farrow & Ball Contemporary Neutrals.

About Modern Eggshell

5 Litres of Peignoir No.286 in Farrow & Ball Modern Eggshell, the brand's super tough, mid-sheen interior finish for wood, metal and concrete. More durable than typical emulsions, it withstands knocks, scuffs and stains, making it ideal for busy homes, and it is tough enough for floorboards, concrete floors and staircases. The long-lasting formula won't yellow over time.

Key features

• 40% sheen for a gentle, satin shine
• Scrubbable, washable and wipeable
• Scuff resistant and stain proof
• Tough enough for interior floors and staircases
• Long lasting and won't yellow over time
• Water based, quick drying and low odour; toy safe and A+ rated for indoor air quality

Where to use: interior wood, metal and concrete, including skirting boards, doors, windowsills, kitchen cabinets, bathroom shelves, floorboards, concrete floors, staircases, radiators, pipes, cupboard handles and shelving units.

Preparation: prime first with the right Farrow & Ball primer: Wood Primer & Undercoat for interior woodwork and wooden floors, Metal Primer & Undercoat for metal, and Masonry & Plaster Stabilising Primer for interior concrete floors and unsound masonry. Cast iron needs a specialist primer. Paint radiators when they are switched off and cool; hot-water radiators up to 60°C surface temperature are suitable, steam-filled radiators are not. Then apply two coats of Modern Eggshell.

Coverage and drying: up to 12m² per litre per coat, so this 5 litre tin covers up to 60m² per coat. Dry in 2 hours and recoat after 4 hours.

Size: 5 litre. Modern Eggshell is available in 750ml, 2.5 litre and 5 litre tins.