Description

Blending classic elements with contemporary chic, the Farrow & Ball wallpapers have an exotic quality embracing animal prints and geometric designs, using Farrow & Ball paint, colourways range from neutral to metallic combinations.

Named after the encoding machine famously deciphered by British mathematician Alan Turing during World War II, Enigma wallpaper is a beguiling and bold geometric design. Encompassing a series of interlocking rectangles, the deceptively simple, dynamic paper will continue to invigorate and enthral.

Width	53 cm
Repeat	51.60 cm
Style	Geometric pattern
Apply paste	Paste on paper
Sales unit	Sold in 10 meter rolls
Types	Wallpaper

Finish Guide

Interior range

Dead Flat

Farrow & Ball’s most matt finish (2% sheen), now tougher and multi-surface. Use on walls, woodwork, and radiators for an effortless whole-room transformation with one finish.

BEST FOR:

Walls & ceilings
Woodwork
Metal
High-traffic areas

BENEFITS:

Ultra-matt look
Multi-surface
Richer colour
Washable (Class 1) & scuff-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

2% (even at wide viewing angles)

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Dead Flat

Modern Emulsion

Our durable, versatile interior matt. Ideal for high-traffic areas like hallways, bathrooms, and kitchens—Modern Emulsion is a smart matt choice for interior walls and ceilings.

BEST FOR:

Walls & ceilings
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Areas exposed to moisture
High-traffic areas

BENEFITS:

Matt finish
Mould-resistant
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Modern Emulsion

Flat Eggshell

Our new ultra-tough, low-sheen interior finish for wood, metal, and concrete. Scrubbable, stain- and scuff-resistant—robust enough even for floors. With a 20% sheen, it subtly highlights skirting, stairs, and kitchen cabinetry for a classic look. Fast drying and highly durable.

BEST FOR:

Wood
Metal
Concrete
Floors
Kitchen & bathroom cabinetry

BENEFITS:

Low sheen
Quick drying
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Flat Eggshell

Modern Eggshell

Our extra-durable, mid-sheen interior finish. Perfect for floors, stairs, skirting, and for refreshing furniture and kitchen units—Modern Eggshell is tougher (and slightly glossier) than Flat Eggshell.

BEST FOR:

Wood
Metal
Concrete
Floors
Kitchen & bathroom cabinetry

BENEFITS:

Mid sheen
Quick drying
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Modern Eggshell

Full Gloss

Our extremely high-gloss, versatile lacquer for wood and metal, indoors and out. Its brilliant sheen and long-lasting toughness create striking results on all kinds of surfaces.

BEST FOR:

Interior & exterior
Wood
Metal
Front doors
Skirting

BENEFITS:

Very high gloss
Quick drying
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Full Gloss

Exterior range

Exterior Eggshell

A breathable, durable satin for exterior softwood and hardwood. Use on window frames, cladding, and garden furniture, plus railings, gates, gutters, and other metal surfaces—available in the full Farrow & Ball palette.

BEST FOR:

Wood
Metal
Front doors
Cladding
Fencing

BENEFITS:

Low sheen
Flexible & water-resistant
Resists algae & fungi
Up to 6 years’ durability
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Minimum 4 hours between coats

View Exterior Eggshell

Full Gloss

Our extremely high-gloss, versatile lacquer for exterior wood and metal. Brilliant, durable, and striking on doors, trim, and more.

BEST FOR:

Interior & exterior
Wood
Metal
Front doors
Skirting

BENEFITS:

Very high gloss
Quick drying
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Minimum 4 hours between coats

View Full Gloss

Exterior Masonry

Our super-matt, high-performance finish for exterior mineral surfaces. Extremely tough and breathable—it’s also great for garden walls, planters, and outdoor ornaments.

BEST FOR:

Brick
Render
Concrete
Terracotta

BENEFITS:

Ultra-matt
Breathable & water-resistant
Resists algae & fungi
Up to 15 years’ durability
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

Up to 8 m²/L per coat
5 L

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Minimum 5 hours between coats

View Exterior Masonry

Estate & Specialist finishes

Estate Emulsion

Our iconic chalky matt for low-traffic areas—an elegant, refined choice for interior walls and ceilings.

BEST FOR:

Low-traffic areas
Walls
Ceilings
New plaster
Previously painted plaster

BENEFITS:

Ultra-matt
Chalky finish
Traditional look
Minimises imperfections
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

100 ml = 1 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 2 hours between coats

View Estate Emulsion View 100 ml sample pot

Casein Distemper

A robust, brush-applied very matt distemper for interior plaster walls and ceilings—highly breathable with excellent coverage.

BEST FOR:

Low-traffic areas
Walls & ceilings
Historic homes
Breathable substrates
Brush application

BENEFITS:

Very matt
Highly breathable
Permeable structure
Traditional look
Low VOC

COVERAGE:

2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; recoat in 4 hours

View Casein Distemper

Soft Distemper

A traditional, delicate distemper with a soft, powdery matt finish. Designed for intricate decorative plaster—its gentle formula can be removed more easily when redecorating to preserve fine detail. (Available in a selection of colours.)

BEST FOR:

Low-touch areas
Plaster
Intricate mouldings
Historic homes
Brush application

BENEFITS:

Very matt
Soft, powdery finish
Preserves delicate detail
Easier to remove
Low VOC

COVERAGE:

5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in ~2 hours

View Soft Distemper

Limewash

Ready-mixed limewash for interior walls & ceilings and exterior walls. Known for its breathable, beautifully textured, very matt aesthetic and its bond to the building itself. (Available in white and a selection of colours.)

BEST FOR:

Lime-plastered walls
Lime-plastered ceilings
Interior & exterior
Historic buildings
Professional application

BENEFITS:

Very matt
Highly breathable
Bonds to the building
Distinctive textured look
Low VOC

COVERAGE:

5 L = variable (see data sheet)

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in ~3 hours; allow ~12 hours between coats

View Limewash

Finish Guide

Interior range

Name: Wallpaper Enigma
Brand: Farrow & Ball
SKU: BP5501
Price: 207 EUR
Availability: InStock

Dead Flat

Farrow & Ball’s most matt finish (2% sheen), now tougher and multi-surface. Use on walls, woodwork, and radiators for an effortless whole-room transformation with one finish.

BEST FOR:

Walls & ceilings
Woodwork
Metal
High-traffic areas

BENEFITS:

Ultra-matt look
Multi-surface
Richer colour
Washable (Class 1) & scuff-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

2% (even at wide viewing angles)

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Dead Flat

Modern Emulsion

Our durable, versatile interior matt. Ideal for high-traffic areas like hallways, bathrooms, and kitchens—Modern Emulsion is a smart matt choice for interior walls and ceilings.

BEST FOR:

Walls & ceilings
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Areas exposed to moisture
High-traffic areas

BENEFITS:

Matt finish
Mould-resistant
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Modern Emulsion

Flat Eggshell

BEST FOR:

Wood
Metal
Concrete
Floors
Kitchen & bathroom cabinetry

BENEFITS:

Low sheen
Quick drying
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Flat Eggshell

Modern Eggshell

BEST FOR:

Wood
Metal
Concrete
Floors
Kitchen & bathroom cabinetry

BENEFITS:

Mid sheen
Quick drying
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Modern Eggshell

Full Gloss

Our extremely high-gloss, versatile lacquer for wood and metal, indoors and out. Its brilliant sheen and long-lasting toughness create striking results on all kinds of surfaces.

BEST FOR:

Interior & exterior
Wood
Metal
Front doors
Skirting

BENEFITS:

Very high gloss
Quick drying
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 4 hours between coats

View Full Gloss

Exterior range

Exterior Eggshell

BEST FOR:

Wood
Metal
Front doors
Cladding
Fencing

BENEFITS:

Low sheen
Flexible & water-resistant
Resists algae & fungi
Up to 6 years’ durability
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Minimum 4 hours between coats

View Exterior Eggshell

Full Gloss

Our extremely high-gloss, versatile lacquer for exterior wood and metal. Brilliant, durable, and striking on doors, trim, and more.

BEST FOR:

Interior & exterior
Wood
Metal
Front doors
Skirting

BENEFITS:

Very high gloss
Quick drying
Washable (Class 1)
Scuff- & stain-resistant
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

750 ml = 9 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Minimum 4 hours between coats

View Full Gloss

Exterior Masonry

Our super-matt, high-performance finish for exterior mineral surfaces. Extremely tough and breathable—it’s also great for garden walls, planters, and outdoor ornaments.

BEST FOR:

Brick
Render
Concrete
Terracotta

BENEFITS:

Ultra-matt
Breathable & water-resistant
Resists algae & fungi
Up to 15 years’ durability
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

Up to 8 m²/L per coat
5 L

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Minimum 5 hours between coats

View Exterior Masonry

Estate & Specialist finishes

Estate Emulsion

Our iconic chalky matt for low-traffic areas—an elegant, refined choice for interior walls and ceilings.

BEST FOR:

Low-traffic areas
Walls
Ceilings
New plaster
Previously painted plaster

BENEFITS:

Ultra-matt
Chalky finish
Traditional look
Minimises imperfections
Low VOC & toy-safe

COVERAGE:

100 ml = 1 m²
2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; minimum 2 hours between coats

View Estate Emulsion View 100 ml sample pot

Casein Distemper

A robust, brush-applied very matt distemper for interior plaster walls and ceilings—highly breathable with excellent coverage.

BEST FOR:

Low-traffic areas
Walls & ceilings
Historic homes
Breathable substrates
Brush application

BENEFITS:

Very matt
Highly breathable
Permeable structure
Traditional look
Low VOC

COVERAGE:

2.5 L = 30 m²
5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in 2 hours; recoat in 4 hours

View Casein Distemper

Soft Distemper

BEST FOR:

Low-touch areas
Plaster
Intricate mouldings
Historic homes
Brush application

BENEFITS:

Very matt
Soft, powdery finish
Preserves delicate detail
Easier to remove
Low VOC

COVERAGE:

5 L = 60 m²

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in ~2 hours

View Soft Distemper

Limewash

BEST FOR:

Lime-plastered walls
Lime-plastered ceilings
Interior & exterior
Historic buildings
Professional application

BENEFITS:

Very matt
Highly breathable
Bonds to the building
Distinctive textured look
Low VOC

COVERAGE:

5 L = variable (see data sheet)

SHEEN LEVEL:

DRYING TIME:

Dry in ~3 hours; allow ~12 hours between coats

View Limewash

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Farrow & Ball

Wall & Ceiling Primer & Undercoat

~~€34.00~~ From €30.60

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Wood Primer & Undercoat

~~€53.00~~ From €47.70

Discount

Farrow & Ball

Metal Primer 750ml

~~€57.00~~ From €51.30

Discount

Farrow & Ball

Masonry and Plaster stabilising Primer

~~€116.00~~ €104.40

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