Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.231

FamilyPink

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.231

FamilyPink

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

SKU: 5029496011807

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496011807
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster is a dusty pink named after the walls of newly plastered houses. A little yellow pigment softens it, giving a timeless, gentle pink. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.231

FamilyPink

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 is a dusty pink named after the blushing walls of a freshly plastered house. Farrow & Ball describe it as definitely a pink in historic terms, though a touch of yellow pigment gives it a certain softness.

Farrow & Ball pair Setting Plaster with School House White as its complementary white. Their suggested schemes combine it with Tallow and Dimity, Skimming Stone and Elephant's Breath, Charleston Gray and London Clay, or School House White and Elephant's Breath.

Is Setting Plaster too pink?

Farrow & Ball say Setting Plaster is definitely a pink in historic terms. The yellow pigment in the mix softens it, so it reads as a dusty plaster pink rather than a sharp one.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231

Farrow & Ball suggest Setting Plaster as a backdrop to antique furniture, and say it also works well paired with Mahogany in a more contemporary home.

Choose Estate Emulsion or Modern Emulsion for walls and ceilings, Dead Flat for a completely flat look across walls and woodwork, and Flat Eggshell, Modern Eggshell or Full Gloss for woodwork and cabinets. For exteriors, choose Exterior Masonry or Exterior Eggshell for breathable, weather-resistant performance. Casein Distemper, Soft Distemper and Limewash are also available in this colour.

Colours that go with Setting Plaster

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

Suggested scheme

Setting Plaster No.231 Tallow No.203Accent colour

Dimity No.2008Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Setting Plaster No.231 Skimming Stone No.241Accent colour

Elephant's Breath No.229Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Setting Plaster No.231 Charleston Gray No.243Accent colour

London Clay No.244Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Setting Plaster No.231 School House White No.291Accent colour

Elephant's Breath No.229Trim colour

Colours similar to Setting Plaster

If Setting Plaster isn't quite right, Farrow & Ball's colour experts suggest sampling Dimity and Pink Ground for a lighter shade, or Templeton Pink and Sulking Room Pink for a deeper one. Comparing sample pots side by side on your own walls is the most reliable way to choose.

Buy Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 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 Setting Plaster 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 Setting Plaster No.231

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Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster No.231 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

What colour is Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster?

Setting Plaster is a dusty pink. Farrow & Ball named it after the blushing walls of newly plastered houses, and the yellow pigment in it gives a softer finish.

Is Setting Plaster too pink?

Farrow & Ball say it is definitely a pink in historic terms, but the inclusion of yellow pigment gives it a certain softness.

What colour goes with Setting Plaster?

Farrow & Ball's complementary white for Setting Plaster is School House White. Their suggested schemes pair it with Tallow and Dimity, Skimming Stone and Elephant's Breath, or Charleston Gray and London Clay.

What colour is closest to Setting Plaster?

For a lighter shade, Farrow & Ball's colour experts suggest sampling Dimity and Pink Ground. For something deeper, try Templeton Pink and Sulking Room Pink.

Which primer should I use with Setting Plaster No.231?

Farrow & Ball recommend their White & Light Tones Primer & Undercoat for Setting Plaster. Choose the Wall & Ceiling, Wood or Metal version to suit the surface.