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I am not sure how well known Farrow and Ball are worldwide...But this side of the pond, in the UK and France they are known as the  best [ with maybe 2 others] for beautiful quality paints for both interiors and exteriors.

I received this release via my friend Valerie de Saint Laurent, [an Eco-conscious lady who was already active when Green was all supposed to be just a fad !] .

Now 90 percent of Farrow and Ball's  range is Eco-friendly.

I really encourage you to click on their two links for a moment of inspiration!

Click here to find out more about these exciting new products.
Click here for inspirational decorating ideas in our Style guide

Farrow & Ball has always produced some of the most environmentally friendly paints in the world and now the Farrow & Ball paint range is even better for you, your family, your home and the environment because more than 90% of the Farrow & Ball paint range is eco-friendly. With the launch of an exciting new range of eco-friendly formulations which includes both interior and exterior paints, you can now paint your entire house inside and out with Farrow & Ball in an environmentally responsible way. VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) in everyday household products are harmful to the environment, and so all the new Farrow & Ball eco-finisheshave been formulated to ensure they contain 'low', 'minimal' or (as classified by the US Environmental Protection Agency) 'Zero VOC' levels. This unbeatable 'eco' range is available now at Farrow & Ball showrooms, stockists, by mail order or online. Look out for the symbol on the tin. Click here to find out more about these exciting new products. Click here for inspirational decorating ideas in our Style guide. Remember, to prepare any interior or exterior surface when using Farrow & Ball paints, including the new eco-friendly paint finishes, ensure you use the correct primer and undercoat, specially formulated to work with the top coats to achieve the best possible results.

are made using the highest quality natural ingredients and pigments  contain low, minimal or zero VOCs* (*as tested to US environmental protection agency standards)  are better for the environment and your health  have absolutely no odour  give the same high performance of oil-based alternatives  have reduced drying and recoat times  easier clean up of brushes

What are Farrow & Ball paints made of? Unlike many other manufacturers, Farrow & Ball continues to use natural ingredients such as Linseed Oil and China Clay and does not use harmful ingredients such as ammonia and formaldehyde. With the introduction of our neweco-finishesthere is no change to our policy of using naturally occurring pigments including iron oxides and umbers, as well as other natural ingredients such as china clay, lime putty and linseed oil. In fact, the purity of these ingredients is at the root of achieving the unmistakable look of Farrow & Ball. Were Farrow & Ball products not environmentally friendly before? For many years VOC levels for most Farrow & Ball paints have been so close to zero that the leading finishes, including Estate® Emulsion, Modern Emulsion, Estate® Eggshell, and Exterior Masonryare classified as 'Zero VOC' when tested to US Environmental Protection Agency standards. Now with the introduction of our new range of eco-finishes, even more of our range is eco-friendly so you have greater choice and peace of mind. Can I still buy Oil-based paints such as Oil Eggshell and Oil Full Gloss? For customers still preferring to use traditional oil-based formulations, these will be available to order until 2010, subject to availability.

If you would like more information, help or advice about these or any of our products simply call us on +44 (0)1202 876141 or contact info@farrow-ball.com. Alternatively visit your nearest Farrow & Ball showroom or stockist. Click here for more details.

Free with the March edition of Homes & Gardens magazine will be the supplement 'Key Looks with Colour' produced in association with Farrow & Ball. This 'colour bible' features Farrow & Ball paint and wallpaperthroughout, and the magazine also includes the chance to win £1,000 worth of Farrow & Ball product plus a one hour colour consultation! Pick up your copy from newsagents throughout February.

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