Farrow & Ball Estate School house white No.291 Matt Emulsion paint, 2.5L
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Product information
Product information
Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion paint is a classic choice for interior walls and ceilings – this tin covers up to 35m² per 2.5 litres on average. School House White is a soft off-white without any strong-coloured undertones, simply creating the impression of a brighter white seen in shade. The result is subtle and timeless, and suits homes of all styles and ages, particularly when used with complementary shades of Shadow White, Shaded White and Drop Cloth.
- Surface Preparation - All surfaces to be painted must be sound, clean, dry & well prepared. The correct Farrow & Ball Primer & Undercoat should be used before the topcoat is applied. Stir contents well before use & apply 2 topcoats.
- Suitable for Ceilings & walls
Features and benefits
- Chalky, very matt finish – 2% sheen
- Wipeable but not washable, perfect for low-traffic areas
- Recommended Primer & Undercoat: Farrow & Ball White and Light Tones
- Complementary white: Farrow & Ball Wimborne White
- Quick drying
- Low-VOC, low-odour water based finish
- A+ rated for indoor air quality
- Toy-safe
- To ensure you’re as satisfied as possible with your colour selection, we always recommend buying a sample pot to test at home. Not all monitors display colours the same, and the way the light in your space changes throughout the day will also affect how colours appear.
Health and safety
Please note that this item has additional safety or regulatory datasheets available. The product may have possible health and safety hazards covered in these documents. Refer to the container for full information and always follow the instructions.
DetailsSpecifications
| Brand | Farrow & Ball |
|---|---|
| Application method | Brush, roller or spray |
| Base | Water-based |
| Colour | School House White |
| Container type | Tin |
| Coverage | 14m² |
| Coverage per litre | 14m²/L |
| Drying time | 2 h |
| Maximum application temperature | 30°C |
| Minimum application temperature | 10°C |
| Model name/number | No.291 |
| Number of coats | 2 |
| Quick dry | Quick dry |
| Recoat time | 2 hours |
| Standard | EN 71-3:2019+A1:2021 |
| VOC level | Trace |
| Volume | 2500ml |
| Washable | Washable |
| Product code | 5029496889123 |
Safety Information
Safety: Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist
Contains isothiazolinones. May produce an allergic reaction.
Keep out of reach of children.
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
Safety data sheet available on request.
Disposal: Avoid release to the environment. Do not empty into drains or watercourses. Dispose of contents/container to comply with local regulations.
Manufacturer / EU responsible person
EU responsible person
Farrow & Ball DE GmbH
Address
Palazzo Wallot
Kaiserstraße 25
Frankfurt am Main
Deutschland
60311
Germany
Contact
Reviews
4.85 / 5(34 reviews)xMx - 5 / 5 - 22/09/2026
Neutral paint
Looking for a neutral paint and this is a great size sample to get a true idea of colour
Jess24 - 5 / 5 - 05/09/2026
Fabulous Farrow and ball
This is the most beautiful neutral colour - makes the room look clean and modern. Great paint!
Clemdog - 3 / 5 - 13/08/2026
Nice colour, not the best value
Nice neutral warm colour. I would consider it to be more of a magnolia shade than a true beige-white, which isn’t actually what I was after but is a decent neutral. Usually I choose a F&B colour and get it mixed as Valspar, but thought I’d try F&B on this occasion. I didn’t find the coverage or quality to be any better than Valspar and I do believe you’re paying for the brand name more than anything else, it’s nothing special in my opinion.
cappii - 5 / 5 - 04/08/2026
Application
A lovely paint to apply that has a great finish after two coats
Ben25 - 5 / 5 - 26/07/2026
Great quality
Great quality product- no other paint I have used comes close to it
Turnip79 - 5 / 5 - 18/07/2026
Fantastic paint
Beautiful paint, expensive but you get what you pay for. It’s wipeable and lovely to paint with. Would recommend
Kaz - 5 / 5 - 17/07/2026
Fabulous Farrow and Ball
Love the colours of Farrow and Ball paints. The finish of modern emulsion is just right. Will buy their paints again.
Jackdaw - 5 / 5 - 07/07/2026
Excellent
Just love this paint it leaves a great finish and goes a long way. Also so easy to wipe down and I love the colour using it all through the house with just accent walls. Only paint I will buy.
Rez - 5 / 5 - 06/07/2026
Farrow & Ball excellent quality
Love the consistency beautiful colour, was really unsure when suggested, but looks stunning. Farrow & Ball
Localchick - 5 / 5 - 16/06/2026
Nice bring whate paint
I have been buying F+B paints for a while now because I was informed that they did not contain as many chemicals as the mainstrea brands. This school room white is a really nice colour which complemented my bluey-greeny walls. I ordered online and my decorator was able to pick it up on my behalf, which was very handy as I do not have a car.