Whoa. I clicked through to the Ordering page on their website. The paint costs $105 for 2.5 liters, which is what, 2/3 of a gallon? Plus the shipping costs... "Very expensive" is right. Sorry, Rococogurl, I have to give this one a pass. But thanks anyway. It's a very classy website. Wish they had more photos.

NOTHING will look as good as FPE Hollandlac Brilliant. I've used some of their stuff. (I have a thread on this forum about painting the interior wood trim of our entry-door side-lites. I used their Brushing-Putty, Oil primer, and the ECO-series Brilliant White.) I'm a proud USA fan like anyone. BUT...there's nothing like that stuff here! Trust me...if you prep it right, and use good tools/techniques, you'll be dumbstruck!! Faron

What a fascinating discussion. I research the internet fairly frequently about the products I carry and am happy to see the discussion on the subject. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding both Fine Paints of Europe and Farrow & Ball as I am a retailer for both. What I have noticed in this discussion is the question of finish, quality of product and cost. Let me start by saying that both Fine Paints of Europe and Farrow & Ball are paint systems and should be used as such to acquire the finish and quality represented by both brands. However, they are different. Fine Paints of Europe is a quality paint that is thinner than domestic paints and the properties are different in many ways. The ingredients are the key to this paint being such a long lasting paint with a depth of color you will not see in domestic paints. Fine Paints is guaranteed to cover in two coats with the use of proper primer for the desired application in MOST scenarios. It is made with 1/3 more pigment with domestic paint and itÂs packed with titanium dioxide instead of plastic fillers. The Titanium dioxide refracts light which gives you a greater depth of color. The cost for making this paint is greater due to the quality of the paint, however, the cost of this paint for its longevity and lasting quality is greatly reduced per annual cost. These paints are designed to last 10-12 or so years on a home with normal maintenance and cleaning aside from excessive wear and tear. The coverage in a properly prepared home with the Eurogallon will cover the same as our domestic paints and do it in two coats. As for Farrow & Ball  completely different system and look. Farrow & Ball is a paint system that is comprised of a 132 color palette and is an unmatched finish that is completely matte and velvety in the darker hues and light, airy and misty in its lighter hues. These paints are packed full of titanium dioxide as well as china clay and 1/3 more pigments than domestic paints. The colors are all historically based and seldom change. Although they do keep the formulations for colors used in the past so that all Farrow & Ball colors are still available through special order but at no extra cost to you. They are all historically based. I have never seen a finish like Farrow & Ball created with any other paint. The color may be the same, but the finish is unrivaled. ItÂs like raw silk on the wall. The finishes for Farrow & Ball are matte and luxurious. The various finishes available are few but the applications for interior and exterior are just as luxurious. Thank you so much for your posting and I hope that I have answered some questions for your readers. Regards, Derek Ginn The Paint Store at Ronald Shaffer Interiors Here is a link that might be useful: The Paint Store at Ronald Shaffer Interiors

I have never used Farrow & Ball but I do like the colors I see online. Two paints I have used in the past that are very poor quality (to me) is Glidden and Valspar although I have heard that Gliddens high gloss is nice. We have had five different houses during the time the kids grew up over a twenty four year span and I can find absolutely no difference in wear time or hardiness between Behr paints and BM. My youngest son used to put his hands on side of halls and walk down hall walls with his feet. He was constantly jumping up and hanging off painted ledges...same amount life span and easy clean off between BM and Behr and same painting coverage. Recently my husband and I used SW in master bath and I do love the feel of that paint for cutting in, it's pleasurable to paint with and you can't beat the great sales they often have. I do not have enough experience with long term use with SW to compare though. The reason I normally switch back and forth between BM and Behr is due to a color I may like.