Overview

Dead Flat is Farrow & Ball's most versatile and flattest finish. Water-based and multi-surface, Dead Flat paint is an ultra matt finish for interior walls, woodwork and metal allowing you to tackle various home surfaces from one pot, perfect when colour drenching. Dead flat can also be used on radiators. With added toughness, it can be washed, and wipped and is also scuff-resistant making it the ideal choice for busy spaces such as hallways, living rooms and playrooms. Thanks to its water-based formula, Dead Flat is quick-drying, low-odour, low VOC and toy safe, a better choice for you and for the planet.

Ultra-matt finish: 2% sheen
Versatile multi-surface paint for Walls, Woodwork and Metal
Perfect for colour drenching
Tough & Durable
Scuff resistant, Wipeable & Washable
Quick drying
Low odour & Low VOC
Available in all Farrow & Ball colours

Tinted Colour Information

Tinted paint is custom mixed in house at Next Day Paint using our Farrow & Ball tinting machine. We mix the paint on site, which means we can offer our usual fast delivery with no extra delay. Tinted Colour Match paints can't be cancelled or returned as they are tinted to order.

Area	Interior
Recommended Use	Walls & ceilings, woodwork and metal. Can be used on interior wooden skirting boards, picture rails, dado rails, doors, door frames, architraves, window sills and window frames. Can also be used on radiators and panelling.
Base	Water-Based
Coverage	Up to 12m2 per litre
Drying Time	2 hours
Re-Coat Time	4 hours
Recommended Coats	2 Coats
Application Method	Brush, Roller or Sprayer
VOC Levels	Minimal
Clean Up	Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water

Preparation

Ensure all surfaces are sound, clean, dry and free from dirt, grease and other contamination.

For most surfaces it is recommended to use a dilute Sugar Soap solution following the manufacturer's instructions. We do not recommend using solvent-based cleaning products or strong alkaline solutions as these can impact adhesion.

After cleaning, wipe the surface with a damp cloth and allow to dry.

When opening a new tin of paint, don't allow any dust or debris to fall from the lid into the continents. If you are reusing a tin of paint, it is recommended to strain it.

For New or Unpainted Plaster/Dry-Lined Surfaces (Modern Construction):

Make sure the plaster is clean, dry and free of dust, then suitably primed and undercoated prior to painting.
For best results and maximum depth of colour, dilute your Farrow & Ball topcoat with 25% water and use this as a mist coat, followed by two coats of your chosen topcoat. Please note: British Standard 6150 recommends a typical drying time for new plaster of 7 days for every 5mm thickness.

Previously Painted Walls Preparation:

Apply one coat of , in the correct colour tone for your top coat (and allowing a minimum of 4 hours drying time between coats).
Then follow with two coats of your chosen colour to promote adhesion and full colour depth.

New and Unpainted Interior Wood (Not Floors) Preparation:

Fill any cracks, holes and open joints with an appropriate filler.
To improve the paint's adhesion, lightly sand the surface.
Prepare any filled, knotty or resinous areas as above and patch prime with Farrow & Ball Wood Primer & Undercoat.
Apply one coat of in the correct colour tone for your top coat. Allow a minimum of 4 hours drying time between coats.
Apply two coats of your chosen Farrow & Ball finish, allowing the correct drying time between coats.

Previously Painted Interior Wood (Not Floors) Preparation:

Remove any areas of old paint which are peeling or blistering as flaking or peeling can occur if you paint over weak paint layers. Blend and 'feather' the edges of areas of old paint, as this helps to smooth out the surface.
Fill any cracks, holes and open joints with an appropriate filler.
Lightly sand the surface to improve paint adhesion.
Patch prime any filled or bare knotty / resinous areas with .
Apply one coat of , in the correct colour tone for your top coat (and allowing a minimum of 4 hours drying time between coats).
Then apply two coats of your chosen Farrow & Ball finish, allowing the correct drying time between coats.

Radiator Preparation:

This product is suitable for painting conventional hot water filled radiators where the surface temperature does not exceed 60° C. We do not recommend using this product to paint steam filled radiators which operate at a much higher temperature.

Ensure the radiator is turned off and has cooled before you begin painting it.
Thoroughly clean and degrease new or previously painted radiator surfaces.
Remove any weak paint and rust back to the original surface.
Apply two coats of , in the correct colour tone for your top coat and allowing a minimum of 4 hours drying time between coats.
Apply two coats of your chosen Farrow & Ball finish, allowing the correct drying time between coats. For Cast Iron Radiators: We recommend that a specialist primer is applied to Cast Iron surfaces prior to painting as water-based primers may lead to flash rusting.

Find out more information about the Preparation on the "Product Advice Sheet" in the "Datasheet" section.

Application

Always test a small area of the surface to be painted to ensure you are happy with the finished results

Stir thoroughly before use.
Ensure all surfaces are sound, clean, dry and free from dirt, grease and other contamination. Please note that flaking or peeling may occur if you paint over weak paint layers - to avoid this sand back any previous weak paint layers before you start painting.
Where required apply suitable Farrow & Ball Primer & Undercoat to improve paint adhesion and promote depth of colour.
For most applications, a quality fine-tipped synthetic bristled paint brush or medium pile woven polyester roller is recommended.

Find out more information about the Application on the "Product Advice Sheet" in the "Datasheet" section.

Always follow manufacturer's instructions found on the tin

For the very best results, Farrow & Ball always recommend using a Farrow & Ball Primer & Undercoat.

Recommended Primer & Undercoats:

For use on wood:
For use on metal:
For use on interior walls & ceilings:
For use to patch prime unsound masonry surfaces : Farrow & Ball Masonry & Plaster Stabilising Primer

Aftercare & Storage

Protect from frost and extreme temperatures.

It is recommended to use this product within 6 months of purchase therefore, we are unable to accept responsibility for the deterioration of contents or packaging after this date.

Dead Flat is washable & wipeable. Wipe gently with a soft damp microfibre cloth or sponge. Some cleaning solutions may mark the surface. Test on an inconspicuous area before use. Do not use bleach-based cleaning products. Surface scuffs and marks may be more visible on some darker colours; these can be easily wiped away with a damp microfibre cloth. As is standard for all decorative paints, we recommend that you leave a period of 2 weeks for the paint to fully harden or 'cure'. During this time, it is a good idea to treat the area with care and avoid using harsh cleaning.

Find out more information on the "Product Advice Sheet" in the "Datasheet" section.