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Natural ingredient paints in the Junction.


Many people are unaware of the natural ingredient paints offered by Farrow & Ball are available in the Junction. These paints are truly rich in hue and colour depth. varieties of their paints are commonly used in the UK as front door paints. Wonderfully there colour suits the vernacular architecture of the Junction area. They are available from Monarch Paints at 2755 Dundas West.

The blog or the blog author has no interest or association with either of these firms, the the post is about a good paint and colour palette for the Junction area

…from the companies web site, info about their paints,

https://www.farrow-ball.com
This high performance finish, designed for use on masonry surfaces, has the hallmark Farrow & Ball very flat matt appearance and is extremely tough, hard-wearing and exceptionally durable. The breathable, fungal and water resistant formula helps to combat damp in walls, and is resistant to peeling, cracking, chalking, blistering and colour fade for up to 15 years – providing it has been applied in accordance with our Product Advice Sheets. It dries quickly in just two hours under normal conditions and is available in over 100 colours. This product is not suitable for use on highly alkaline or very porous surfaces such as lime render or Fletton bricks.
A readily usable limewash suitable for walls and ceilings internally and externally. Limewash is a specialist finish which is used for coating the inside and outside of older style properties where traditional building techniques have been used and the walls need to be allowed to breathe. Available in white and selected colours. Minimal VOC content. May be lightly wiped.
This mid-sheen finish is suitable for use on softwood and hardwood window frames, cladding and garden furniture. The paint is durable, flexible, and highly resistant to flaking, peeling and colour fade for up to 6 years – providing it has been applied in accordance with our Product Advice Sheets. We have developed this paint to be quick drying (it takes just two hours under normal conditions) as well as fungal and water resistant, whilst breathable, to help minimise wood rot. It can also be used on railings, gates, guttering and other metal surfaces. This product is not suitable for use on plastic surfaces. Available in all 132 colours. Minimal VOC content. Completely washable.
A traditional high gloss with a 95% sheen level. Extremely versatile and robust, it is suitable for both interior and exterior wood and metal surfaces. Easy to use, this paint is quick drying (it takes just two hours under normal conditions) and resistant to water, flaking, peeling and colour fade for up to 6 years – providing it has been applied in accordance with our Product Advice Sheets. This product is not suitable for use on plastic surfaces. Available in 132 colours. Low VOC content. Completely washable.