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Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.291

FamilyWhite / Off-White

CollectionTimeless Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.291

FamilyWhite / Off-White

CollectionTimeless Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

SKU: 5029496013078

Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496013078
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

A soft off white from Farrow & Ball's Timeless Neutrals. School House White No.291 is reminiscent of the colour used in old school houses: pared back, timeless and familiar, without the cool undertones of the more contemporary neutrals. Available in all Farrow & Ball finishes and sizes. Read More

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Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.291

FamilyWhite / Off-White

CollectionTimeless Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 is a soft off white reminiscent of the colour used in old school houses. Pared back, timeless and familiar, it has none of the cool undertones of the more contemporary neutral groups.

It is the lightest colour in the Timeless Neutrals group, alongside Shadow White, Shaded White and Drop Cloth, each created to look like white when used in deep shade. Farrow & Ball pair it with Wimborne White as its complementary white, and suggest schemes with Shaded White and Drop Cloth, or Mizzle and Blue Gray.

Is School House White warm or cool?

School House White is not a cool white. Farrow & Ball describe it as a soft off white without the cool undertones of the more contemporary neutral groups, created to look like white when used in deep shade. It reads as pared back and familiar rather than bright.

Where to use Farrow & Ball School House White No.291

Farrow & Ball describe School House White as pared back, timeless and familiar. As the lightest of the Timeless Neutrals, it can be used with Shaded White and Drop Cloth to build a tonal scheme from light to dark, with Wimborne White on ceilings and trim.

Choose Estate Emulsion or Modern Emulsion for walls and ceilings, Dead Flat for a completely flat look across walls and woodwork, or Flat Eggshell and Modern Eggshell for durable, scrubbable woodwork and cabinets. For exteriors, choose Exterior Masonry or Exterior Eggshell for breathable, weather-resistant performance.

Colours that go with School House White

Wimborne White is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with School House White for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

School House White No.291 Shaded White No.201Accent colour

Drop Cloth No.283Trim colour

Suggested scheme

School House White No.291 Wimborne White No.239Accent colour

Shaded White No.201Trim colour

Suggested scheme

School House White No.291 Wimborne White No.239Accent colour

Shadow White No.282Trim colour

Suggested scheme

School House White No.291 Mizzle No.266Accent colour

Blue Gray No.91Trim colour

Colours similar to School House White

If School House White isn't quite right, Farrow & Ball's colour experts suggest sampling Wimborne White and Strong White for a lighter shade, or Shaded White and Drop Cloth for a deeper one. Comparing sample pots side by side on your own walls is the most reliable way to choose.

Buy Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 from Rabart

Rabart is an authorised Farrow & Ball stockist, with decorating centres across Wales and the South West of England. All our stores have Farrow & Ball paint mixing machines, so you can usually have School House White mixed in your chosen finish and ready to take home the same day, subject to availability of your chosen finish. Alternatively, order online in a range of finishes and sizes from 750ml to 5L, or try a Farrow & Ball sample pot first.

Specifications by finish

Coverage and recoat times vary by finish. The figures below are from Farrow & Ball's product data sheets for normal conditions; cooler or more humid environments may extend drying times, and darker shades may need an additional coat.

Finish	Best for	Sheen	Coverage per litre	Touch dry	Recoat	Application
Interior Performance Finishes
Dead Flat	Walls & ceilings, woodwork & metal	2%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Modern Emulsion	Walls & ceilings	7%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Flat Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	20%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Modern Eggshell	Wood, metal, concrete floors, kitchen & bathroom cabinets	40%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
Exterior Performance Finishes
Exterior Masonry	Brick, render, concrete, terracotta	2%	Up to 8 m²	2 hours	5 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Exterior Eggshell	Exterior wood and metal, front doors, cladding, fences	20%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush, roller, airless or HVLP spray
Full Gloss	Interior & exterior wood and metal, front doors, skirting boards	95%	Up to 12 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush or roller, airless or HVLP spray (roller not recommended on large areas such as walls)
The Estate Range
Estate Emulsion	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas	2%	Up to 14 m²	2 hours	2 hours	Brush, roller or airless spray
Casein Distemper	Walls & ceilings in low-traffic areas, historic homes, surfaces that need to breathe	2%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	4 hours	Brush (not suitable for spraying; roller not recommended on large areas)
Soft Distemper	Plasterwork and intricate mouldings in low-traffic areas, historic homes	2%	Up to 13 m²	2 hours	No recoat required	Brush or airless spray (roller not recommended on large areas)
Limewash	Lime-rendered exterior and interior walls (not suitable for gypsum plaster)	2%	Varies with conditions	3 hours	12 hours	Long-haired or masonry brush (not suitable for spraying)

Dead Flat

Key Information

CoverageUp to 12 m² per litre
Touch dry2 hours
Recoat4 hours
Application methodBrush, roller or airless spray
Clean-upWarm soapy water
Finish2% sheen (dead flat matt)

Farrow & Ball School House White No.291

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Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball School House White No.291 looks across interior walls, woodwork, exterior facades and more. Click any image to view full size.

Choosing the right Farrow & Ball finish

Every Farrow & Ball colour is available in a range of finishes. The right choice depends on the surface you're painting and how much wear it'll see.

Estate Emulsion

2% sheen

The classic chalky, very matt finish for walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Modern Emulsion

7% sheen

Washable and mould-resistant, ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, hallways and family rooms.

Dead Flat

2% sheen

Same matt depth as Estate Emulsion but scrubbable and scuff-resistant. Suitable for walls, woodwork and metal.

Flat Eggshell

20% sheen

F&B's tough new low-sheen finish for interior wood, metal and concrete, including kitchen cabinets, skirtings and floors.

Modern Eggshell

40% sheen

A harder-wearing mid-sheen for woodwork, cabinetry and floors.

Full Gloss

95% sheen

A high-shine finish for interior and exterior wood and metal, including front doors.

Exterior Eggshell

20% sheen

Protects exterior wood and metal with added algae and fungal protection.

Exterior Masonry

2% sheen

A highly breathable matt finish for brick, render and concrete.

Casein Distemper

2% sheen

A breathable, traditional distemper for heritage interiors. Ideal for lime plaster walls and ceilings in low-traffic rooms.

Soft Distemper

2% sheen

A soft, powdery traditional finish. Particularly suited to detailed interior plasterwork and period mouldings.

Limewash

2% sheen

A traditional breathable finish for solid lime render exterior walls, and interior walls and ceilings.

Not sure which to choose? Order a sample pot first to test the colour in your own space and light.

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Product Specifications

Brand	Farrow & Ball
Type	Designer Paint
Suitable for	Brush or roller for most finishes. Limewash by brush. Full Gloss, Casein Distemper and Soft Distemper are not recommended by roller on large areas
Base	Water-based
Key features	Low odour, low VOC, A+ indoor air quality rating, toy-safe (EN 71-3), 100% water-based
Thinning	Ready to use. On new or bare plaster, Farrow & Ball recommend a 25% diluted coat of the emulsion or Wall & Ceiling Primer & Undercoat first. Soft Distemper needs at least 10% water added
Number of coats	2 coats recommended (Limewash 4, Soft Distemper 1). Darker colours may need more
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Frequently asked questions

Is School House White warm or cool?

It is not a cool white. Farrow & Ball describe it as a soft off white without the cool undertones of the more contemporary neutral groups.

What undertones does School House White have?

It has none of the cool undertones of the contemporary neutrals. It belongs to the Timeless Neutrals, stony shades created to look like white when used in deep shade.

Is School House White too yellow?

Farrow & Ball describe it as a soft off white reminiscent of old school houses, without the cool undertones of the more contemporary neutral groups. Light changes how it reads, so test a sample pot first, and compare it with Wimborne White if you want something lighter.

What colour is closest to School House White?

For a lighter white, Farrow & Ball's colour experts suggest sampling Wimborne White and Strong White. For something deeper in the same family, try Shaded White and Drop Cloth.

What colours go well with School House White?

Farrow & Ball suggest Shaded White and Drop Cloth, Wimborne White and Shadow White, or Mizzle and Blue Gray. Wimborne White is its complementary white for ceilings and trim.