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FAF (Farbe, Ausbau und Fassade) in Cologne is the leading European trade fair for the painting, decorating, interior finishing and façade industries. Held every three years, it brings together paint manufacturers, applicators, façade specialists and tool suppliers.

FAF is essential for paint and coatings buyers, painting contractors, façade specialists and interior finishing professionals.

Industrial fairs
24.–27. august 2026
Stavanger, Norway
From kr 7 545 per person

Industrial fairs
7.–11. oktober 2026
Frankfurt, Germany
From kr 13 900 per person

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FAF is the only fair where painters, decorators, façade specialists and manufacturers converge in Europe
Sustainable coatings (low-VOC, bio-based) are an increasingly central topic — relevant for Norwegian building specifications
The three-year cadence means each edition reflects current trends in colour, finishes and application
Cologne is highly accessible with direct daily flights from Oslo
Every package can be tailored to your requirements. Get in touch to add extra nights, hotel upgrades or company visits. Try our cost calculator for a quick estimate.
Fair dates
21.–24. mars 2028
Location
Köln, Germany
Organiser
Koelnmesse
Official website
Visit websiteFrequency
Every two years
Flight time from Oslo
2t
Airport
CGN
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
Currency
EUR
Travel tip: Köln Messe is connected directly by S-Bahn from Köln Hauptbahnhof in 6 minutes.
FAF 2028 (Farbe, Ausbau und Fassade) takes place in Köln, Germany.
Hotel accommodation included in the package
We pick hotels close to the fair venue with good facilities for business travellers. Hotel details are sent once your booking is confirmed.
Specific hotel details will be published when booking opens.
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Every three years in Cologne. The 2028 edition follows the established triennial cadence.
Yes — although contractors are the primary audience, architects specifying coatings and façade systems find FAF highly valuable.
Very much so — low-VOC, bio-based, recyclable and circular-economy coatings are all major tracks. Nordic specifications are increasingly stringent and FAF tracks closely with those trends.
European Coatings Show focuses on coatings R&D and chemistry. FAF focuses on application, contracting and finishing trades. They serve different audiences in the same value chain.
Two days covers it well for most professionals. Larger contractors and decision-makers add a third day for in-depth supplier conversations.