Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 Estate Emulsion tin and open lid

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Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 paint in an open tin

Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 Dead Flat tin and open lid

Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.241

FamilyNeutral / Greige

CollectionContemporary Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.241

FamilyNeutral / Greige

CollectionContemporary Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

SKU: 5029496011692

Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 Paint

Name: Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 Paint
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: 5029496011692
Price: 34.0 GBP
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£34.00 Inc VAT

£28.33 Exc VAT

A warm light grey from Farrow & Ball's Contemporary Neutrals. Skimming Stone No.241 takes its name from a 19th century skim, or plaster colour, and its warm light grey undertones make it extremely versatile and well suited to soothing bedrooms. Available in all Farrow & Ball finishes and sizes. Read More

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Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 Paint AT A GLANCE

Colour

No.241

FamilyNeutral / Greige

CollectionContemporary Neutrals

PrimerWhite & Light Tones

Product Description

Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 is a stony off white that takes its name from a 19th century skim, or plaster colour. With its warm light grey undertones it is extremely versatile and particularly suited to soothing bedroom schemes.

One of the brand's Contemporary Neutrals, Skimming Stone sits with the lighter Strong White and darker Elephant's Breath for a clean and contemporary look, but can also be used in a darker statement scheme alongside Pelt or London Clay. Strong White is its complementary white.

Is Skimming Stone grey or beige?

Skimming Stone sits between the two. Farrow & Ball call it a warm light grey and a stony off white, and its warm light grey undertones sit it between grey and beige. It belongs to the Contemporary Neutrals, a group whose greys carry a subtle lilac undertone.

Where to use Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241

Farrow & Ball single out Skimming Stone as particularly suited to soothing bedroom schemes, and describe it as extremely versatile. Use it with the lighter Strong White and darker Elephant's Breath for a clean, contemporary look, or with Pelt or London Clay for a darker statement scheme.

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 Skimming Stone

Strong White is the complementary white Farrow & Ball pair with Skimming Stone for ceilings and trim. Their suggested colour schemes combine it with:

Suggested scheme

Skimming Stone No.241 Elephant's Breath No.229Accent colour

Dove Tale No.267Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Skimming Stone No.241 Wimborne White No.239Accent colour

Strong White No.2001Trim colour

Suggested scheme

Skimming Stone No.241 Calluna No.270Accent colour

Pelt No.254Trim colour

Buy Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 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 Skimming Stone 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 Skimming Stone No.241

Colour story

Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 in real homes

See how Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone No.241 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 Skimming Stone grey or beige?

Farrow & Ball describe Skimming Stone as a warm light grey and a stony off white. Its warm light grey undertones sit it between a grey and a beige.

What's the difference between Skimming Stone and Slipper Satin?

Skimming Stone is a warm light grey from the Contemporary Neutrals. Slipper Satin is a chalky off white from the Traditional Neutrals that often reads as a pale grey chalk. Skimming Stone is the deeper of the two.

What colours go well with Skimming Stone?

Farrow & Ball suggest Elephant's Breath and Dove Tale, Wimborne White and Strong White, or Calluna and Pelt for a darker statement. Strong White is its complementary white for ceilings and trim.

Is Skimming Stone good for a bedroom?

Yes. Farrow & Ball describe Skimming Stone as particularly suited to soothing bedroom schemes, thanks to its warm light grey undertones.

Which primer should I use with Skimming Stone No.241?

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