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Palette & Paints: Fine Paints of Europe

I spent several days in Amsterdam this past summer and found myself obsessing over the painted house exteriors. The Dutch have a way with colors; note the gradations of grays and blacks, and the fearless use of high-gloss paint on the doors. Want to export the look to your front door? We consulted with Philip Reno, founder of Philip's Perfect Colors and owner of G & R Paint Company; here's what he says: "This spectacular look is only going to be found in one product available in the U.S., and that is Fine Paints of Europe. I would recommend RAL5003, RAL6020, RAL9004, and RAL2009 to replicate these exterior shades." Fine Paints of Europe is the exclusive North American importer of paints and varnishes manufactured in the Netherlands; the paints are distinctive for their high content of premium pigments and resins. Go to Fine Paints of Europe to find a retailer.

September 12, 2008

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I was trying to see these colors online and ran into this RAL colour card.
http://www.themeter.net/ral_e.htm
Naturally it's impossible to "see" colors on the screen, but I wonder what the RAL system is about?

posted by Sara Krohn on 09/12/2008 at 07:13 am

I love the deep colors in a high gloss finish. It almost gives a metallic feel. The shine gives a great contrast to the matte sufaces.

posted by ann mcguire on 09/15/2008 at 05:39 am

I used this brand on my front doors and it is very good stuff. I chose the lower lustre black and was recommended to use this beause I had doors made in poplar (bad, bad choice for exterior doors). I was told that this paint would really protect the doors and last 3 times as long as your standard Benjamin Moore. Fine Paints of Europe has a thicker consistency than other paints and you need to be careful to paint before the temperature drops too much. The persimmon colored high gloss lacquer above is amazing.

posted by Donatella on 09/16/2008 at 11:57 am

While I am not an expert on the RAL color system, I did find their home website that should answer any and all questions regarding its origins. Go to www.ral.de/en/ral_farben/home/index.php
I hope this is helpful.

posted by Philip Reno on 09/19/2008 at 10:45 am

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