We Tried Farrow & Ball Paint And Hated It 💸😩

[@Zeldspace]

I’m a painter and decorator by trade. Walls that haven’t been painted on previously NEED to be primed. If you just fire paint onto a plastered wall the paint won’t adhere and dry properly leaving it looking patchy. If you had primed first you would have only needed 2 coats after to get that perfect F&B finish. It tell you on the Farrow and Ball tins that they recommend using primer before using their paint. It’s definitely the best paint I’ve used. I will always recommend it when pricing a job. £48 a tin but the you get twice as much coverage compared to the likes of Dulux.

[@Zeldspace]

@@herroyalhighness5634 as long as the colour on the wall is similar in tone to the F&B colour then yes that’s fine.

[@Zeldspace]

@@herroyalhighness5634 The finish is amazing. Flawless in fact. Never heard any complaints about not being able to wipe it

[@danh-or5nt]

I'll echo what you said. PRIMER! With F&B use the F&B primer specific to the paint color and sheen you've chosen. F&B finish coats are thicker than most others and do cover more wall space IMO. One coat finish is fine as long as you use their primer. If repainting: Regardless of the original color and sheen, I would use the F&B primer then the finish coat. I have noticed a second finish coat (applied after the first coat has completely dried out a day later) does add some depth of color but its not necessary with an F&B finish coat. As to the cost, yes it's relatively expensive but if it's an important room that you spend a lot of time in, I think it's worth the price. Buy and test samples first (remembering that the primer will alter the depth of color in the final result).

[@Himoutdoors]

What he said. Prime your walls and you only need 2 coats. Schoolgirl error…

[@robato3991]

What u mean by coverage. Does one dip of the roller travel further on the wall? I used Dulux paint recently and i could only get one row (top to bottom) with one roll in the tray.

[@BexMassey]

I used to swear by Valspar's colour matching for F&B paint, but now I've gone over to the dark side and would never use Valspar on a period property. Long story short, I've learned from a heritage house surveyor that latex-based paints and those made with other synthetic binders (e.g Valspar) and modern gypsum plasters are not breathable and trap moisture within walls, leading to damp problems. So now, I would go for lime plaster in a period property and breathable paints such as F&B, Earthborn, Little Greene and Brouns & Co. I also found that on exterior wood, Valspar colour matched copies of F&B paint fade a lot faster than the F&B originals and as it's non-breathable, it started to cause timber rot on my timber framed windows after about 4 years. Totally agree that professional painters/decorators don't like using F&B, mainly because the paint is pigment rich and doesn't use synthetic binders (which give paint that creamy feel that helps with application) so F&B paint doesn't glide as easily when applying it and you definitely need to use a primer to cover up test swatches etc. to avoid an uneven finish. A bit of prep goes a long way.

[@EmmaHill]

Just a few additional notes on the F&B paint: - We did try with both a brush and a roller and both were equally as bad as the other. - it took 6 coats to finally get an even coverage 🙃 and yes I had to buy more cans 😭 - We were advised not to buy the primer by the pro in the shop, because they said it does nothing 🤣 - Whilst paying for the paint a Decorator who was stood behind me in the queue said “you’re gonna regret that love” 🤣 There are many people who have used F&B paint who think it’s great and don’t have any of the issues that we had, BUT, there are more who have had the same experience as us and most professional decorators won’t use it or charge their clients more if they really want to use it because it’s such a faff. The issue is that you don’t know until you try and that’s a lot of money to gamble with so having tried Valspar V700 paint (and loved it!) we would advise to use that and get it colour matched to F&B if you love their colours. Remember my tip from the last vlog to get an accurate match 👍🏼

[@paolaalviz7104]

Emma Hill you’ve been working hard! I seriously love the testing paint you have on the walls, I like to paint on canvases and it’s giving me great vibes 🤩. Good luck with everything ➰

[@Sniffyt1975]

I’ve always thought F&B was just becoming a ‘cool thing’ social media folk say they’ve used. It didn’t matter what colour it was, it was just so they could say ‘oh it’s F&B 😂’. I’ve heard it ain’t great either xx

[@chrissymrsb6386]

Totally agree about F&B, me and my husband have a painting business (spray painting) and my husband hates F&B. We live in Wimborne in Dorset where F&B originated from and going back many many years ago ( showing my age now ) if we ever got a job in that didn't matter about the quality of paint, we used to go down to the F&B factory, where you could go in and they would mix it for you, while you waited. you could literally get a massive bucket mixed for £11! We knew the quality was rubbish but it was cheap as chips, so we didn't mind. Then a few years later they got the 'English heritage' stamp of approval and the prices went through the roof! but they quality stayed the same. My husband point blank refuses to use them any more, even though we spray a lot of antique bed steads and have customers who ask for a F&B colour, but we just colour match by eye and have sprayed thousands of beds over the years and no one has ever said anything about the colour not being F&B. BTW we use Valspar for 90% of the work we do, as the quality is excellent. Sorry about this being so long, but have watch a few of your videos about F&B and keep meaning to let you know a little bit of the background of the company. I'm loving this new series btw, but do worry a bit about the both of you when you start doing renovations, as you both seem to get a little stressed when living in messy spaces, but please try to chill and enjoy the process as it won't be like that for long.

[@fab50]

Now you really have got me curious about Valspar V700!

[@laurajenkins9279]

This is so good to know Emma! Hope you don't mind me asking what size you ordered the overalls in...? the sizing on amazon is a bit tricky to figure out and I think we are a similar size :) I'm going to get them as a birthday present to myself in anticipation of my impending renovation fun! Really loving your reno content!

[@garethjackson6187]

We used F&B and LOVED IT. Best paint I’ve ever used.

[@Glesga_lassie]

You 100% should have primed. Zinsser BIN is the best primer out there it obliterates everything. If you were to colour match to valspar you'd see the difference in texture and in different lighting to F&B

[@shannoncarr7338]

Agreed, you would fine most your issues with the paint would come from not properly prepping the walls first.

[@laurieh]

Probably better with zinsser 123 tbh as its water based and so is F&B.

[@ankitaarora5005]

You two are just the sweetest souls! And we all make mistakes, so don't beat yourself up Emma ❤️ I've been loving this series... and it's a shame the F&B paint didn't live up to your expectation, but I think the colour does look very pretty ❤️

[@laverneantonio32]

“Unless your Banksy” this line had me chuckling.

[@holdingbacktheflood]

Just used f and b on my whole kitchen and i adore it, i did get the modern eggshell which is an eyewatering £70 a tin, but worth it.

[@Ana-bg3cz]

Valspar paint is gorgeous, not as expensive but for me much better quality. Looks great Emma, loving the interior design series xx

[@londonmum7115]

Love how show the realities of DIY ... We've all made those mistakes ☺️💕

[@adele3344]

I’m not sure what you’re doing differently as we have done our house in farrow and ball and did 2 coats and it was amazing! We did use primer that they recommended. The paint was lovely to work with so it’s a shame you’ve had such a bad experience!

[@NicoleDufourDuRocher]

She did not prime, nor prep the walls properly ... it doesn't take much time or energy to learn how to do something properly. You would think they would have figured that out after the 1st or 2nd coat and before bashing a reputable brand. Sounds more like she is put off they wouldn't "kindly gift" her product as they have others?

[@lisamendes5644]

I love Farrow and Ball, but you NEED to use their primer!

[@njugachiota9048]

I did and I swear with Farrow and Ball it's worth it

[@katiebraithwaite6206]

Iv just got farrow and ball studio door paint and ordered the DT primer so I don’t end up with this issue 🤦🏻‍♀️ and because Iv always used wall paper I found it affordable 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kenjohnson1041]

@@lisamendes5644 we've decided to try this paint as it looks so nice.how did you find the coverage compared to dulux or johnstones? F&B say 6 litre for double room.i think not.

[@jamesccart]

never been a fan of farrow and ball until I actually used it you can definately tell when you walk in a room and they've used it much more pigment than dulux etc

[@rattylol]

You patch painted the walls with white over a load of dark patches. I think you are supposed to use an undercoat and it was probs supposed to be beige undercoat for the green. Your wall colour is gorgeous.

[@EstherYael1984]

I have no idea what your problem was with F & B. I've used it all over my house and love it. I used Tallow in Estate Emulsion finish for my dining and living rooms, and in Modern Emulsion for my kitchen and stairways. And Pointing for ceilings. The effect is absolutely breath-taking. So is the price. Tallow is the kind of vanilla creamy white you'd find in some Parisian apartments. There's a hint of pink in it that makes your skin look lovely. It also makes people happy.

[@bluelunevideos]

4:42 when you take a sip of tea and it is at that just perfect temperature ❤️ ☕

[@See_you_next_timee]

If you used a bigger roller head it would of been faster. Plus thicken on the paint on to your brush you wo t need to do lots of layers! I use farrow and ball and usually takes me two Coates to do it if you do it right

[@missbeclane]

I love your painting overalls. You actually manage to look chic when covered in paint and doing DIY!

[@DawnYarnDoll]

I'm now in love with valspar V700 after hearing your glowing review of that paint. I struggle with the value vs quality and often don't do anything because I couldn't decide. Thank you and blessed be xo

[@EmmaHill]

We will be using valspar everywhere else, we think its such good quality and finish 👍

[@Ni_kki__]

Emma I love the colour of the room and really like the way you have decorated your house it deffo has your stamp on it! Please be proud both you and Simon!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Racelinekarting]

I tell all my clients off for painting sample squares direct to the wall. Paint the colour onto sheets of a4 to see the colour. Then you don’t have to sand all the squares out prior to painting and also colour will appear slightly different depending where it is in the room. Haven’t got to end of video before typing this (so apologies if you found out) but go to a Johnstones trade decorating centre, they will mix all FB colours in a better quality paint for a lot less money. Cut then roll, rather than the other way around.

[@loiscornell2757]

The pro in the shop should have explained that the walls needs to be evenly coloured (free from any paint tests) if you're going to skip using a primer. One layer of primer on the whole wall + 2 coats of paint would have worked fine! Good luck with the rest of your renovation, it's looking great :)

[@veronicaglazebrook6178]

I have been using Farrow and Ball paint for years in 3 different houses. All rooms have only required 2 coats, leaving a gorgeous depth of colour I have only found with Farrow and Ball. With the state of her walls she should have painted one coat of white paint to cover all the dark spots and then applied the paint.

[@EmmaHill]

I guess every room/house is going to be different but for reference we used Little Greene also and had no issues what so ever - even with walls in a worse state than these 👍

[@lovinglife6526]

The room looks lovely Emma. For me personally, paint is just paint. My understanding of the “finish” is that it depends on the quality of the surface underneath more than the paint itself. I understand gloss, satin, matt, and chalk finishes but really, it is just paint! Most people change up colour schemes every few years so its not like it’s there forever. Doesn’t compare to a classic style designer handbag that lasts forever. And no, sadly I don’t own anything designer due to lack of funds ☹️

[@bindirock1572]

I love this series. It gives me life and motivates me to makeover my space. Pleaseeee keep em going. 👍👍👍👍

[@bryanellis2927]

Decorating is my trade and if using farrow and ball paint, you should really prime walls with their primers Also a decent size and quality roller helps over diy ones. Johnstones decorating centres colour code match pretty much all designer paint and their products are geared up for day to day life and not stately homes where there are no children etc Stay away from valspar Hopefully this helps

[@emzallan]

Miss your weekend uploads but I'll always scroll back to find your videos!

[@EmmaHill]

They will be back very soon. Once the upstairs is finished we can get the house back to some normality and I will be able to focus on getting back into a routine 👍

[@gonegirl5330]

I've used F&B for years (just plain old white) and never had any issues with it and do really like it, but recently, I had a F&B mixed by Valspar and used it my hallway and it's really, really nice paint and would recommend it and would actually think twice about going back to F&B. I find it really odd that you don't 'cut in' before you paint, but if that's your way of painting and it works for you. Looking forward to the end result :)

[@EmmaHill]

We do normally, but as we are putting coving on we only painted up to where the coving will be going (left an inch or two from the ceiling as it will be covered by the coving) but we cut in where the two colours meet and around the door first. 👍

[@fab50]

That is really odd, I absolutely love Farrow and Ball because of the dense color and the spreadability fact that it covers so easy and so well. I totally agree about the price, but I have painted many rooms with it and it's an absolute favorite because I NEVER needed more than 2 coats. Did you prime the paint sampling patches on the wall before you began? I can't remember if they suggest diluting it or not but it really is FAB! sorry you didn't like it.

[@PatriciaGoijens]

Same here, so strange!

[@jamielee8442]

As major issues myself with how many coats I had to apply, this has happened in 2 different rooms with 2 different colours and we spent an absolute fortune, in the end it looked horrific! I was NOT happy. We used Valspar in the living room and it was AMAZING! So, soooo much cheaper and I only had to do 2 coats in comparison to the 5-6 in farrow and ball! Worse paint I have ever used and we both primed and prepped the rooms before painting

[@Glesga_lassie]

I love Farrow and Ball, however, I know it's not the best coverage wise, it CAN look patchy, and marks incredibly easily but I still adore it. Colour matching never gets the same texture. I love the chalkiness and how it looks different colours in different lights. I also use Fired Earth paint which is very similar, same price, but I love the chalkiness of it. They are very authentic to paints in the Georgian and Victorian periods which is what I was looking for, not a satin or very flat Matt. I suppose it all depends on taste and preference.

[@EmmaHill]

I guess it will be different for everyone depending on the walls/lighting etc etc. But we just weren't very impressed, especially with the green wall (which had no drawings/markings on it and Simon had done a white base layer) where it went really patchy until about the 4th coat. 🤷‍♀️

[@jenniferboyle2865]

Farrow and Ball is more expensive because of the way the paint is made, their paint has less binding agent, less water but much more pigment. The cheaper paints use synthetic pigment as it’s easier and cheaper to produce, Farrow and Ball only use real pigment. This is why you cannot colour match them and the cheaper paint will never look the same. Also this is why Farrow and Ball have such beautiful colours that change in different light, and have that lovely chalky finish. I guess it’s just a matter of taste!

[@achrisjones]

Love how the fur babies were watching the two of you putting the bed together, also love the Jays T-shirt 🇨🇦🐦

[@EmmaHill]

They love to be involved 😍

[@simoncreasey4067]

Go jays! ❤️

[@achrisjones]

Simon Creasey 🤞🙏 hoping for a better season this year

[@maggiesmythe3089]

But really Emma’s boiler suit is the MVP of this series!!

[@heatherp7836]

So agree! How does she look so adorable in a stinkin boiler suit? #GOALS

[@stargazer8171]

Not sure if anyone else has said this but you should be able to take the sides and top off the radiator. Makes it much easier to paint behind. x

[@EmmaHill]

No I wasn't aware of this - although they are just covers, so I don't know how much more room it would give as the radiator actually finishes further back than the cover (the radiator is closer to the wall the the covers if that makes sense) But I will check for the lounge 👍

[@pw4200]

Absolutely loving your choice of earthy colours for both rooms. I just know it's all gonna be so beautiful when complete. Alos, bravo for not killing each other through all the self-assembling of furniture! (or is that another video in itself?!!)

[@EmmaHill]

🤣 🤣

[@Grahamcracker6366]

I’m happy you guys could do another large renovation. I’m loving this content.

[@nisbb1]

I would never use any other paint other than F&B . The key to success is preparation. If you have a good base it does wonders . And it’s definitely long lasting . I painted 4 years ago and it still looks like new . My friends got professionally painted but lacked lustre within a year .expensive but worth it

[@melledelvani]

Hey you win some, you lose some. On the plus side, I love those door handles. Thanks for sharing the ups and downs and being honest.

[@evega9375]

Luv all the renovations u are doing. May I request you feature the 5bs a bit more. My chi passed away last May at the ripe old age of 20 and I miss him desperately. Seeing your pups brings me lots of joy. 🐶💖😊

[@EmmaHill]

❤️

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

Glad you were able to do another major renovation .We used the F&B and loved it. I love the coloru of the room and really like the way you have decorated. Perfect finish every time.I love this content.

[@elisiaw5515]

Did you sand your walls with a fine grain sand paper before painting? I find that makes a huge difference in the quality of finish x

[@EmmaHill]

Only one of them as it had a lot of holes filled 👍 but that was probably the worst for coverage 🤣🙈

[@vizluv]

I wonder how much the patchiness of the paint job was the 'samples' showing through. A layer of tinted primer would have helped a lot for a start and needed less top coats

[@EmmaHill]

The wall which we painted green had been "primed" with white paint all over and had no samples (as it was where the wardrobes used to be) and it was probably the worst for patches 🤣

[@vizluv]

@@EmmaHill Bummer, although I think an undercoat/primer would still have been a good idea to even out the surfaces as you never know what was done before. Lovely job btw, the colours are beautiful.

[@NicoleDufourDuRocher]

Of course the F&B did not perform as it should have ... you have to not only prime, but you HAVE TO USE THE CORRECT PRIMER. I'm a NYC based Interior Designer (10+ years of experience) and whenever I paint (my own house) I always prime and if it is a color I always have the primer tinted to the color. F&B is really unmatched when it comes to their pigment and pigment is what you are paying the premium price for.

[@tijuanaforeplay8232]

Do you recommend a specific primer brand or is tinting the primer the most crucial part?

[@NicoleDufourDuRocher]

Tijuana Foreplay Farrow & Ball specifies the proper primer based on the color. If I’m not using F&B (Benjamin Moore - which I do not believe is available in the UK) then I always tint the primer, it is well worth the slight upcharge. If I’m using a budget brand I always use Valspar Simplicity which you can have tinted to match any brand’s color (note: may not be exact but super close and it will not perform the same as high end brands over time) Also, if you’re deadset agaibst primer, paint swatches on paper then tape to tbe wall with painter’s (blue or green) tape. Also, do not use masking tape either (like Emma has) it doesn’t prevent paint bleed (as she discovered) and it can damage surfaces leaving behind residue or taking up finish:paint.

[@myladyash]

I was so excited about this video lol been following you on both instgrams account and it's always fun to see home deco updates! Keep it up! :)

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you ❤️

[@suziejames7510]

Just redecorated my bedroom and I used B&Q own brand emulsion in Rosario, a dark neutral fudge colour. It was the best colour match to my curtains of all the brands that I looked at. Two coats over the light grey that was on the walls previously and its perfect. Not patchy, covered well and easy to use and only cost me £16, win win situation. I know rollers are popular to apply paint but I always use a paint pad, find them so much easier and a lot less messy. Each to his own. Glad to see you re-hung the door.

[@graceproby2662]

I use farrow & ball paints all the time and have never had any problems with coverage on any walls.

[@papercube602]

Agree, I prepare the walls well, apply F&B as the top coat, worth investing in the best paint you can afford. No regrets. My partner applied Valspar in a bedroom, and it reeked of fumes for weeks.

[@FarzTurk]

I bought a tester of farrow and ball and it just would not work on my plastered walls and patchy, however little Greene, was an absolute dream ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@princessjulia5646]

Dont worry this must be the worst bit keep going it will soon all come together your very good doing so much yourself. I think you both deserve a lovely little break away after its finished. Glad your cold seems better Emma. 😇

[@NatiHerron]

All my IKEA furniture has little hidden disasters 🤣 The next time I'm going to have it assembled!

[@EmmaHill]

We saw a couple of people have that done at Ikea when we exchanged the broken piece - but then they were unable to fit it in their van 🙈 But its a great idea 👍

[@NatiHerron]

@@EmmaHill Luckily we have a service that comes to your home and assembles the pieces

[@justinwright2045]

You only needed two coats if you would have followed F&B guidelines and used their primer for the first coat. Perfect finish every time!

[@jenniferclark8666]

Love the progress and the teamwork! Love you guys! 😊

[@69evie]

My husband is a decorator and he always gets farrow & Ball paints mixed in Lelyland paint at the paint shop , so much cheaper and good quality paint , the old white is a beautiful colour ❤️

[@TheWESTSIDE1967]

Exactly what i said do, from a painter with 38yrs experience 👍

[@troykelly526]

You guys are SO ADORABLE. I love watching your videos

[@EmmaHill]

Thank you ❤️

[@VanityAndMe]

Just got my F&B colour mixed by Valspa. Very impressed with that! xx

[@EmmaHill]

Yes we will be using Valspar for the rest of the house 👍

[@vivianlamonica625]

I sit here and wonder what the pups are thinking as they stand by watching you both!!

[@dicte7170]

This was such a great (and funny) video. You guys are the perfect team and your dry sence of humor... I mean... it's so wonderful. I mean this as a compliment, I hope you understand that:)

[@EmmaHill]

Of course, thank you ❤️ Glad you are enjoying the videos 👍

[@erinkelligher6313]

Awh the IKEA wardrobes! Sounds like something I’d do

[@Doubleoseven502]

I painted my garage door in Monkey Puzzle which is a F&B archive colour. It was amazing. Because our house was red brick it looked amazing. I always use a brush with F&B as a roller overworks it. I think it looks great.

[@Frick_79]

Wow, as someone who likes to paint if I’d have had to do 5 coats I would have lost it 🤯. What a costly nightmare. We’ve never had an issue with cheaper paints, Johnston’s Matt emulsion is fab for ceilings (lots of decorators use this) and on walls have always used crown or dulux, apart from getting a colour specifically matched to a shade in some wallpaper at the decorators trade centre. Like your valspar service they name it and have it on file so you can go back anytime you need more. Why is F&B the first choice for so many vloggers or people on Instagram more so now than before. Gifted or promoted maybe? I always thought of it as the kind of paint rich people have in their huge sprawling country mansions lol 🤭 Thankful that you shared your experience though as I’m sure it will help a lot of people 👍🏻rip Simon’s wardrobes, take two! 🎬

[@EmmaHill]

🤣 His first wardrobe and it got damaged 🙈🙊

[@MsSonali1980]

They're pretty sure gifted (I think if they were promoted they would've to say it) and it is ridiculous, F&B is the Dior of wall paint at this point. Who had ever thought that wall paint could be that prestigious?

[@Frick_79]

Emma Hill it’s not like it was done on purpose. I’m sure the final one will be fab!👌

[@Frick_79]

VioletteOrdinaire exactly, that’s a great description! 😂

[@MsSonali1980]

@@Frick_79 F&B and Dior crept their way into influencer marketing like no other. I'm major side-eyeing them (not that I could afford either of them xD).

[@catherineoconnor3349]

I am loving these diy videos Emma! You are so handy & wonderful at getting things done!

[@TheTattooedCrafter]

We also hated the Paint by F&B. It never seemed to lay properly plus coverage was awful. For the cost of the tins we expected better quality that we actually received. We now go to Homebase and get them to copy the colours and mix it directly. Definitely a better quality too x

[@derekb.e1151]

Farrow & ball is expensive because of the packaging, brand, shipping fees and maybe quality. They don't tell you a lot about their paint on tje data sheet, which is a problem if you want to buy it or to sell it. I would advise you to seek paints that has 40+ volume solids in it. That indicates you if the paints has good coverage. Also look for the level of sheen. It tells you how shiny the paint is. Also other tips, always buy paint from someone who could tell you those things. That would avoid you headaches. See you!

[@JustMe-wn4dn]

At last an honest review of F&B .... the fact you actually bought it instead of being sent it makes me trust your opinion more. If you were to believe other influencers, F&B can do no wrong ..... but they never actually buy it.

[@lovinglife6526]

Angela 82 don’t you just get sick of all the “gifted” gushing? I do. A lot of influencers have used F&B cos it’s free and then report how wonderful it is. Of course it is 😏

[@JustMe-wn4dn]

Loving Life and then they repaint the same room over and over again ....

[@lovinglife6526]

Angela 82 spendy ++

[@ireneclark1817]

Aw you are only human don't give yourself too much of a hard time .Can't wait to see your basement👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@paolaalviz7104]

13:03 looks soooo gooood!! Like the crescent moon 🌙

[@maudtrvn884]

I used farrow&ball paint in my house and I actually liked the result 🤷🏽‍♀️ having said that it was done by a professional painter so I can’t really judge it appart from the result but whether the application was easy or not I can’t tell ... anyway, I really love your « home vlogs» and your instagram page as well 🥰

[@Glesga_lassie]

I love the texture, and also the way it looks different colours in different lighting. Colour matching never achieves that.

[@MsSonali1980]

Did they use a primer?

[@maudtrvn884]

VioletteOrdinaire for me It was a little bit different because the paint has been applied on brand new walls ( it’s a new-built house) so there were no holes or defects on the walls therefore it was maybe easier to apply it, and yes they used a primer and they made several coats ;)

[@stevej4328]

I completely agree re how poor Farrow and Ball are Emma. It's really insulting how they can charge so much for such a poor quality product. I used to use it and had no problems but I think they've definitely changed their formula as it's much thinner and the coverage is terrible. It took me 3 coats and I am STILL having problems with evident streaks and cutting in marks. It's infuriating because it's constantly up and down the bloody ladders and using reams of frog tape to rectify each coat. Seems like a very sneaky business tactic on their part to still charge through the teeth and yet weaken their formula in the hope no one will notice. I'm convinced that's the case. Anyway, yes, it's SHITE.

[@hello.its.me.23]

I looooove the colour you choose, bummer that it didn’t go on well... I just decided to paint our walls with F&B Dead Salmon but I’m scared now, I don’t have a fortune 🥴🙈 do you know what finish you choose in paint? I was going to go with modern emulsion.

[@EmmaHill]

We went for estate emulsion 👍

[@hello.its.me.23]

Emma Hill thank you!! Although your experience did put me off I think I am going to take a chance. I can’t find a different colour I love as much as this one... wish me luck 🥴🙃

[@EmmaHill]

Good luck❤️

[@rachaeljones5767]

i love ikea flatpack , but you've both been so so busy fitting everything in so mistakes easily done xx

[@EmmaHill]

Very true. And luckily Ikea were very helpful which was nice. 👍

[@rachaeljones5767]

@@EmmaHill oh they are . i had a recent home delivery and a glass item broke and within 48 hrs after i called them i got a replacement :)

[@sarahmacewen7011]

Loving these so much! I'm also getting to the point of renovating our house that we're slowly picking out paint colors. Very slowly. It's so dang hard to figure out what colors 😂

[@EmmaHill]

I know, we have just been painting the basement all day and now I'm not sure on the colour. 🤣🙈 Will sleep on it and see tomorrow. Good luck! ❤️

[@alisonmckenzie1415]

Will definitely try the Valspar paint when painting our ceilings in the near future.Sorry Simons wardrobe was a faff , we have all been there. Take care Xx

[@diehardfan173]

I just used Farrow and ball paint in two different rooms 2 tons in one. I think the paint came out great. I think ambient temperature has a lot to do with it plus, you have to clean the walls well and use their primer.

[@phoeberyder9021]

Love a fancy guest room makeover x

[@JeralynVictoriaArt]

For darker or saturated paint colors, I have the paint store tint a primer as close to the desired color as possible and that way can almost always get away with 1 coat of tinted primer and 1 coat of paint....so sorry if I'm telling you something you already know!

[@EmmaHill]

We have never used primer, but maybe we should take a look. Although most of the Valspar paint we have used has been almost fine with one coat and we have given it a second just to be safe 👍

[@JeralynVictoriaArt]

@@EmmaHill yeah you should'nt have to always use primer, unless covering a dark color or slippery surface OR painting over a light color with a darker one in this case, but it's honestly impossible to know 100%! I've painted a similar green in Sherwin Williams Duration paint and it was thick and covered in 2 coats, but at least you found out the properties of a more expensive paint & can wear test it yourself!!

[@gromit0299]

I have been a huge fan of the Aura line, through Benjamin Moore. I have been using it for nearly a decade, and every other paint I’ve tried, has never come close. It’s very rare that I will use anything else, and usually there’s a good reason, but I’m always disappointed when I have to use another line.

[@carmindamemije2364]

Can’t wait to see the room done!

[@anniejames6773]

Valspar paint! American brand. But buy the premium range. It’s not cheap by any means. But it’s a game changer!

[@conniestrand5727]

Love the progress and the tips on the paint. Why are project directions so darn confusing!!!! Have yet to read one that was easily understandable. Keep up the good work. Also anxious to see the basement!

[@EmmaHill]

We have just spent today painting the basement (well Simon mainly and I helped later this afternoon), so it is very nearly there. But Im not sure on the colour so may have to redo it (Simon will be mad 🤣🙈) but hopefully the video will be up really soon 👍

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

I just can't do flat packs. When you tipped out all those screws for the bed, my heart sank. I just can't follow instructions, I feel like I've got flat pack dyslexia. My sympathies with the wardrobes. I pretty much wrecked a flat pack TV stand. I ended up having to pay a guy to come in and fix it. He said I'd done it back to front! 😖

[@EmmaHill]

Oh No! 🤣🙈

[@MsSonali1980]

Pro tip: Sort your screws and Co. first then start the montage. You can collect them in bowls or glasses so you can easily reach what you need and it stays sorted. Same goes for the boards. You can also use colors to mark steps in the instruction if that may help. I love assembling things.

[@tobylydon2932]

Wouldn’t have used Estate emulsion for starters and especially not without the primer no matter what the guy in the shop said. Should have gone with modern emulsion would have been much happier with outcome!

[@Beckiner67]

A great vlog Emma. Poor you at the end. 😟 We have the same two colours in our spare room. I love them. Not sure which brand of paint we used as we have thrown the tins out but we tend use delux. You both deserve a good holiday when your DIY venture is over. All the best x

[@CharlieSpoons]

We use FB paint, the trick is to put it on thick, dont try and eek out another sq foot. 2 coats only. Everything you need to know is on the tin. If you have lots of contrast on the walls ie new plaster, different colours, just prime with cheep emulsion white works so does light grey for darker colours.

[@miker8149]

You could use a longer radiator roller handle, with small thinner rollers called "Two Fussy Blokes" a lovely professional finish.Thanks for the video

[@TheFiown]

I bought some F&B, and after three coats of still not covering I had it made up with the F&B reference and in almost one coat I did other walls. A paitner friend told me not to touch it as it has a bad reputation but their colours are amazing. They have sold their colours to big stores so you can give the F&B ref and get some made up for a third of the price.

[@alexandraaltman9522]

Charming video! Good luck with the wardrobes...

[@grahambrown8239]

Little Green is beautiful to put on . Always my go to..

[@EmmaHill]

Mine too, absolutely love it 🙌

[@nae4830]

It’s okay Emma! You’ve done a lot and sometimes it’s just too much. 😊

[@sallymccabe5755]

I think it looks like a beautiful colour!

[@mimicaty2739]

You both are the cutest KZbinrs.and funny as well 💕

[@EmmaHill]

❤️

[@debraeaton7378]

A primer coat done over all those samples and multi colour walls would have stopped the multi layers of your main colour. The guy you’re buying really expensive paint from suggested not using primer.....so he sold a lot of paint to you didn’t he.

[@EmmaHill]

No one told us not to use a primer - we just decided not to as we never have before and haven't had any issues even in our bedroom where we had lots of samples on the walls 🤷‍♀️

[@NicoleDufourDuRocher]

@@EmmaHill but you said in a comment here that you were advised not to use primer, which is the truth love? (We were advised not to buy the primer by the pro in the shop, because they said it does nothing)

[@helenalovelock1030]

I’ve never had to do coat after coat after coat. !!! It’s a beautiful paint and a beautiful finish and pigments

[@jennifergriffith1287]

Rest assured that MANY, MANY, people have ruined IKEA before you, and plenty more to come!🔧🧰🔨

[@susanlord8393]

Anyone buying Farrow@Ball has more money than sense in my opinion.It's pure snobbery at the end of the day.Good on you Emma for telling it as it is.

[@Glesga_lassie]

Don't be so ridiculous. I don't have a lot of money but would rather pay extra and save for the paint colour and texture I love than buy paint from home bargains.

[@heddaszczepanski9210]

Its not snobbery at all, the colours arenbeautiful and its very easy to use. I wouldnt use anything else, I love it

[@juliewhiteley2211]

I've just had farrow and ball skimming stone £59 BQ mixed by valspar for think it was £40 2 coats only perfect cover and colour..but I did a base of white to seal walls first..

[@elizabethhogg610]

I had the same bed for my younger son . Well just couldn’t Fathom it out . In the end my younger .. put it together in no time ..😀

[@EmmaHill]

🤣 I know the feeling, glad Simon was there to help 🤣

[@elizabethhogg610]

Emma Hill ❤️

[@joylo700]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the paint. Also, don't be so hard to yourself, we live and we learn, right?

[@EmmaHill]

That is very true and now it is up which is pleasing. 👍

[@joylo700]

Congratulations! Your home is coming along beautifully.

[@daynelayton4603]

You probably should have looked into the paint you were using first. You used estate emulsion witch needs a special primer before using. You should have got modern emulsion witch has a higher sheen level but still leaved a matt-ish finnish. You can also wipe modern emulsion and are less likely to scuff it. I very nearly made the same mistake. Great informal video though

[@GeorginaBisbyDIY]

I have never used Farrow and Ball because you can't clean it which is a must in my house 😂I would have given up before six coats - well done for perservering!

[@EmmaHill]

Simon wasn't impressed when I told him that as he started to wipe a mark off the wall 🤣

[@GeorginaBisbyDIY]

@@EmmaHill 😂😂

[@Demeste]

We did two rooms with f&b and although the applications were ok (we only needed two coats but did need to buy extra each time), the wear and tear as been really bad... worn off, scratched, fragile... not great. Not sure which colour we used but we used Pigeon in our room which looks similar to yours.

[@amieemchutchon411]

I’m currently having my very first experience with farrow and ball to! With ‘Light blue’ in my bedroom and I couldn’t agree with you more 😩 I’m going to have to fork out for another tin unexpectedly to because like you said coat after coat and it’s taking days! X

[@carolebuckle7977]

I love the colour choices you Two, but I saw how weak the paint was when you put it on the wall and for the price ☹️ 👎🏻 . Thank you so much for taking the financial plunge & really appreciate it guys to give us a review xx

[@zanyzoo6767]

So funny how people buy farrow and ball and dont understand it . Firstly the colours transform a room . Better than any other paint. But the same goes if you want to buy a Dior or a top shop dress. One is expensive and takes time, the other cheap and off the shelf. If your not prepared for the hard work , then dont buy farrow and ball. It will need at least three to four coats. You also need to use their undercoat and primer for walls and ceiling. So patient really is a virtue in this case. Take your time. If you have kids dont buy the estate emulsion , they do a modern version which is more wipe friendly. As for the expense. If you take in too account it ages beautifully, its transforms a room so much you will keep it longer and the paint goes further. It is well worth the the effort money and time. Cheap paint means a cheap room. Its really that simple. Dont buy cheap brushes and NEVER buy a roller that is only supported one side, your will always get uneven results. Buy a roller that a professional would use. Remember when you walk in to a room , the walls are the biggest area, so why splash out on good flooring , and furniture and neglect the one thing you see the most of.

[@adileneambriz9589]

Home decor is fun and all , but I miss your wardrobe Vids 😭 I’ll wait❤️ ☺️

[@michelley1621]

ADILENE AMBRIZ Agreeeee

[@EmmaHill]

They will be back very soon 👍 Once the spare room is finished I will have our bedroom back to a usable space and lots of clutter in the lounge will have gone so I will be able to get back to some normality (hopefully all that finishes this week 👍)

[@kathyorourke9273]

When you were assembling the bed, even the darling doggos were profoundly bored! Hahahahaha!