Teejay Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 Did anyone make a note of the Farrow and Ball mail order info that somebody posted before Living France changed to the new format. I should have written it down but forgot.Would be grateful for the web address as then I could have the paint delivered instead of having to drive to La Rochelle.Many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 http://www.farrow-ball.comBefore anybody whinges about the carriage charges please remember that paint is not something you can just stick in the letter box; still, if you don't have a nearby stockist (also listed on the site) or frequently visit Britain, it's certainly well worth it.Edit - having just looked at the site the 'shop' page is currently unavailable - I have informed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teejay Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 [quote]http://www.farrow-ball.com Before anybody whinges about the carriage charges please remember that paint is not something you can just stick in the letter box; still, if you don't have a nearby stock...[/quote]Thank you W the C. Unfortunately perhaps my query was a little misleading. What I really need is a web address that somebody posted sometime back regarding delivery of F and B paint to one's home address. I had a feeling that the company involved was based in Lyon.So far we have ordered and fetched our F and B paint from our nearest branch which is on a trading estate outside La Rochelle. If the paint could be ordered on-line and delivered to us direct we would be happy to pay carriage charges as the price of petrol to drive there plus my husband's need for lunch at twelve prompt (acquired French stomach since living here) would probably work out to be the same costwise. I did a search for any info regarding my question on this site but it took so long to download that I gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardbk Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 be warned ..farrow and ball mail order used to ship from the UK, making it very expensive. Not sure if they have changed recently to enable shipping from the local branches.regsRichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teejay Posted November 24, 2004 Author Share Posted November 24, 2004 [quote]be warned ..farrow and ball mail order used to ship from the UK, making it very expensive. Not sure if they have changed recently to enable shipping from the local branches. regs Richard[/quote]Thanks for the warning. Good advice.Damn, will have to drive to La Rochelle after all. Terrible place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobc Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 "Damn, will have to drive to La Rochelle after all. Terrible place! "No need to drive to La Rochelle.Farrow & Ball have a fairly organised system for ordering their products in France.Go to their website - www.farrow-ball.com - choose EU as your area and then enter the on-line shop and choose France.You can then order any paint, primers, etc from their range on-line.There is a minimum delivery charge of 30 Euros which is not practical for a single tin and so it is probably best to plan your future requirements and do one order at the same price.Kind regards,Bob Clarkehttp://perso.wanadoo.fr/grindoux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teejay Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 [quote]"Damn, will have to drive to La Rochelle after all. Terrible place! " No need to drive to La Rochelle. Farrow & Ball have a fairly organised system for ordering their products in France. Go ...[/quote]Thank you Bobc. Have just checked to see if the 'shop' page was up and running today and it is.Our French builder commented on the quality of their paint and promptly took down the web address. Again thanks to all who replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catswhiskas Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 What do you think of the quality of their emulsion? I've used it before and found it really watery. A painter also commented on it's lack of quality considering the price. The dead flat oil and eggshell were both fine though and the colours are to die for so I guess you can't have everything?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb Posted November 28, 2004 Share Posted November 28, 2004 Just looked at website - is it that expensive in Britain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0DRLddMMyyyy0Falseen-USTrue Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 I love F and B paint and only use it. In my desperation paid a lot of money for one tin to be sent out. I live in Deux Serves so La Rochelle would be lovely, I thought the place there had closed. Can someone tell me where it is please. then I can combine a visit to La Rochelle with a seafood meal. Is it approx the same price, or how much more? Thanks Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobc Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 "Just looked at website - is it that expensive in Britain?"Dear Helen,You a going to pay a huge price premium to have a limited market product such as F & B delivered to you in France.For your own use you have to weigh up the desirability of the product against your budget.For my use for clients I cost it into the project if used in relatively small quantities and accept the cost for my own work.To answer another of your postings on a different subject - jointing terracotta tiles:You can joint these in the normal way if you coat the tiles first:I use:Pierra Protection Avant Joint www.pierra.comAvailable in 1L containers an brushed or rollered over the tiles before jointing ensures an easy clean-up.Kind regards,Bob Clarkehttp://perso.wanadoo.fr/grindoux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobc Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 "What do you think of the quality of their emulsion? I've used it before and found it really watery."Have had no problems with the quality, providing that is properly mixed and the surface prepared and primed.Regards,Bob Clarkehttp://perso.wanadoo.fr/grindoux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobc Posted November 29, 2004 Share Posted November 29, 2004 Can someone tell me where it is please. then I can combine a visit to La Rochelle with a seafood meal.Take a look at www.farrow-ball.com as mentioned in earlier postings. There does not seem to be a dealer in La Rochelle any longer.Regards,Bob Clarkehttp://perso.wanadoo.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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