The British Board of Agrément (BBA) was established in 1966 as a government-backed initiative to independently test and certify building products across the UK, later evolving into the trusted authority in construction compliance and quality assurance. The BBA Agrément Certification represents the highest order of product certification available in the UK, setting the standard for product testing and independent product evaluation.
EMPEROR MASONRY PAINT
BBA Certified
We are extremely proud that Emperor Masonry Paint is certified by the British Board of Agrément (BBA).
THE BBA
A mark of excellence
The British Board of Agrément (BBA), is the UK’s leading independent certification body that verifies the quality and performance of construction products. The BBA Agrément Certificate is a mark of excellence based on national and European standards given to products that pass the certification process to provide homeowners, contractors and architects confidence in the reliability and long-term performance of the product.
PUT TO THE TEST
The certification process
To achieve the BBA Agrément Certificate, Emperor Masonry Paint was put through a process of rigorous testing to independently validate its performance and the overall quality of our production process. The process included laboratory product tests, production evaluations, building regulation checks and audits of the quality management.
The hard work for us doesn’t stop there. The Agrément Certificate requires regular reviews and continual organised evaluations to ensure a long-term commitment to upholding only the highest standards.
Certified by results, not claims
As part of the BBA Agrément certification process a total 12 standardised laboratory tests were conducted on Emperor Masonry Paint. Each test is designed to assess a specific aspect of a masonry coatings performance, from durability and water absorption, to breathability and resistance to cracking – providing a comprehensive and objective evaluation to industry recognised standards.
| Quality Standard | Requirement | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathability | Water vapour resistance to BS EN ISO 7783:2018 | Value achieved | 0.53 MN·s·g⁻¹ |
| Water Resistance | Liquid water permeability to BS EN 1062-3:2008 | Value achieved | 0.01 kg·(m²·h⁰˙⁵)⁻¹ |
| Impact Resistance | Resistance to impact to MOAT 43: 1987 | No significant damage | Pass |
| Chipping Resistance | Chipping to BS AU 148 – 15: 1969 | No significant damage | Pass |
| Blistering Resistance | Blistering to BS EN ISO 4628-2: 2003 and BS 3900-H2: 2003 | No blistering visible | Pass |
| Flaking Resistance | Flaking to BS EN ISO 4628-5: 2003 and BS 3900-H2: 2003 | No significant damage | Pass |
| Cracking Resistance | Cracking to BS EN ISO 4628-4: 2003 and BS 3900-H2: 2003 | No significant damage | Pass |
| Chalking Resistance | Chalking to BS EN ISO 4628-6: 2011 | No significant chalking | Pass |
| Adhesion | Cross cut adhesion to BS EN ISO 2409: 2013 | No significant loss of adhesion | Pass |
| Colour Retention | Colourfastness to BS 3900-D9: 1986 Colour measurement to ISO 7724-2: 1984 | No significant colour difference | Pass |
| Abrasion Resistance | Resistance to abrasion to BS EN ISO 7784-2: 2006 | 1000 cycles | Pass |
| Organic Growth Resistance | Resistance to algal growth to MOAT 33: 1986 | Value achieved | 4 |
RAISING THE STANDARDS
Why did we get BBA certified?
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Read Emperor Masonry Paint's full BBA Agrément Certificate and summary of the testing conducted.
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WHO ARE THE BBA?
CAN I CHECK IF A PRODUCT IS BBA CERTIFIED?
The BBA Agrément Certification is about transparency. All products that are certified come with a unique identification number and certificate to demonstrate they have been certified.
WHAT DOES A BBA CERTIFCATION MEAN TO ME?
When investing in a product for your project, it’s essential that you know it will do what it says it will. A BBA Agrément Certifcate is more than just a label – it’s a commitment to trust, quality, and accountability. It’s about knowing that you can make an informed decision about what paint is best for you and your home based on data-backed, independent testing that you can trust.
WHAT TESTS WERE CONDUCTED?
As well as a series of audits and evaluations across our manufacturing process, Emperor Masonry Paint was subject to a number of product test, including;
- Water vapour resistance to BS EN ISO 7783:2018
- Liquid water permeability to BS EN 1062-3:2008
- Resistance to impact to MOAT 43:1987
- Chipping to BS AU 148-15:1969
- Blistering to BS EN ISO 4628-2:2003 and BS 3900-H2:2003
- Flaking to BS EN ISO 4628-5:2003 and BS 3900-H2:2003
- Cracking to BS EN ISO 4628-4:2003 and BS 3900-H2:2003
- Chalking to BS EN ISO 4628-6:2011
- Cross cut adhesion to BS EN ISO 2409:2013
- Colourfastness to BS 3900-D9:1986
- Colour measurement to ISO 7724-2:1984
- Resistance to abrasion to BS EN ISO 7784-2:2006
- Resistance to algal growth to MOAT 33:1986
Our paint passed every quality standard required as part of the testing, further validating the performance of our formulation across durability, weather resistance and resistance to growth.
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UKAS Accredited Independent Testing
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