The Ultimate Masonry Paint
Emperor Masonry Paint
Free deliveryA cutting-edge, silicone masonry paint engineered to protect your home. Suitable for use on brick, stone, render, previously painted exterior walls and more.
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Super Hydrophobic
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Highly Breathable
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Lifetime Guarantee
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Self-Cleaning
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Available in light and mid-tones - for deep shades try our Dark colour formulation
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5 Litres£69.00
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Super Hydrophobic
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Lifetime Guarantee
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UV Resistant
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Highly Breathable
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Self-Cleaning
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Prevents Penetrating Damp
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Tested & Certified
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Heat Retaining
| Suitable for | Exterior walls |
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| Finish | Matt |
| Composition | Silicone-based |
| Application method | Brush, roller, airless spray |
| Coverage | 5-6m2 per litre on smooth surfaces, rougher textures will reduce the coverage accordingly |
| Drying time | Touch dry in 2-3 hours, recoatable after 8 hours - based on 20°C, lower temperatures will extend the drying time |
| Number of coats | Two-coats |
| VOC | > 40g/l |
| Fire rating | A2-s1, d0 |
We offer free and fast delivery on all UK mainland orders. Once your order has left our warehouse, we will send you an email with tracking information. Additional charges apply to Scottish Highlands and UK islands. For full delivery information, please visit our delivery page.
If you change your mind, returns are simple and accepted within 28 days. For full returns information, please visit our returns page.
The next generation
in masonry paint
Super Hydrophobic
Protect your home- Most standard masonry paints allow rainwater to sit on the surface and gradually soak into the wall
- Our super hydrophobic technology creates an ultra water repellent surface that doesn’t let water stick to your home
- Rain instantly rolls off your walls, helping keep your walls dry and reducing the risk of long-term weather damage
- Reduces the absorption of water in your walls by 96%
- The result is paint doesn’t peel, damp is kept at bay and you’re not left fixing the same problems again and again
Highly Breathable
Retain natural breathability- With an SD breathability value of 0.03, similar to limewash, you can breathe easy knowing your walls are breathing easily too
- There’s no plastic in our paint – air and water vapour can easily escape because the pores of the walls are not sealed
- Unlike standard masonry paints, Emperor Masonry Paint penetrates and bonds to the wall and maintains the walls open-pore structure
- No longer must you choose between a paint that protects your home and one that lets it breathe – Emperor Masonry Paint gives you both, without compromising the health of your walls
Improve Energy Efficiency
Save money
- Damp, wet walls make your home harder and more expensive to keep warm
- Independent scientific tests revealed that by keeping your walls dry, Emperor Masonry Paint kept masonry up to 6°C warmer on average compared to untreated masonry
- Reduces heat loss and makes your home more energy efficient
- Helps create a warmer, drier home with a smaller carbon footprint
Self-Cleaning
Enjoy that newly painted look for longer and be the envy of your neighbours. Dirt is washed away with rainfall and the growth of moss, algae and lichens is deterred.
A Solution for Damp
By preventing water absorbing into your exterior walls and seeping inside, it helps to protect your home from penetrating damp before it turns into a bigger, more expensive problem.
Eco-Friendly
Less heat lost through walls and fewer repainting cycles over the years means lower energy use and far less waste overall.
Unrivalled Quality
Superior finish
- Easy to apply, anyone can achieve a flawless, fuss-free finish
- 63% volume solids compared to 38% in many standard masonry paints means less of the tin is water and more is what delivers results
- Fantastic coverage thanks to the paint’s 20% titanium content, more than double the average in standard masonry paint
- Silicone-based
- Suitable for use on brick, stone, render and previously painted exterior walls
- Can be applied with a brush or a roller
- Two coats required
The protection your home deserves
Bria
I’m so pleased with how the cottage looks now. The paint was an absolute dream to work with.
Susie
We now have peace of mind that the building is better protected from rain and harsh weather conditions.
Mekele
The coverage was fantastic and the finish feels extremely durable and weather-resistant, which is exactly what we needed.
Emily
It’s so nice to not have to worry every time it rains now.
Invest once, save for years
The price on the tin doesn’t reflect the true cost. If you choose a standard masonry paint you could need to paint your walls five times in 25 years, multiplying the cost, the inconvenience and the effort in a way that turns the ‘cheap’ option into the expensive one. With Emperor Masonry Paint you pay once, save yourself money and enjoy the peace of mind knowing your home is protected for decades to come.
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Volume solids describe how much of a paint is made up of the ingredients that deliver performance, rather than water or fillers.
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Many standard masonry paints do not have openly disclosed third-party testing that validates key performance features.
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Independent BBA certification is not standard across masonry paints.
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5 years
Many standard masonry paints will not exceed this in real conditions, and stated longer lifespans are often not independently tested or are stated as a maximum lifespan.
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| £5 per year | £10 per year | |
Standard masonry paint refers to a typical product, not a specific brand. Five-year durability reflects performance commonly seen in real conditions. Price used as benchmark based on leading brands. Emperor Paint durability and features follow independent testing and published data. Full test details are available at emperorpaint.co.uk/testing-certifications. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is masonry paint used for?
Masonry paint is designed to protect exterior walls such as brick, stone and render from rain, frost, UV exposure and general weathering, while giving the surface an attractive painted finish.
A good paint does more than add a touch of colour. It keeps the rain out, supports the health of the wall and protects your home long-term against the damage the weather can bring year after year.
Is Emperor Masonry Paint breathable?
Breathability is a term used within the building industry to describe how a substrate allows water vapour to pass through it.
Independent scientific testing confirmed that Emperor Masonry Paint is highly breathable, with an SD value of 0.03. This means it had little effect on breathability and did not restrict the movement of air and moisture.
How has Emperor Masonry Paint been tested?
The Emperor range of products has been independently tested by numerous UKAS accredited testing bodies to confirm their performance. The products have been shown to pass four testing standards; EAD 040083-00-0404 (external thermal insulation composite), EAD 090062-00-0404 (25 year hygrothermal performance), BS EN ISO 12572 (water vapour resistance) and BS EN ISO 7783:2011 (water vapour diffusion). Together, these standards verify all critical aspects of masonry paint performance, including durability, weather resistance, breathability and heat performance.
Emperor Masonry Paint has also been awarded the BBA Agrément Certification, a mark of excellence based on national and European standards. It 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.
We want you to have the proof you need, with all performance information backed by real test results, not just claims. For full details read Emperor Masonry Paint’s independent testing results.
What is the coverage?
It varies on different substrates, but generally it has a coverage rate of approximately 5-6m² per litre on smooth surfaces.
On rougher textures, this will be reduced be almost half. Specific details about the coverage of each of the products can be found on our datasheets.
How do I apply Emperor Masonry Paint?
It can be done via brush, roller or airless spray machine and by anyone no matter your experience level, with the help of our useful guides.
Read our full guide on how to apply Emperor Masonry Paint or visit the datasheet for more information.
Does Emperor Masonry Paint come in dark colours?
Unfortunately due to the unique composition of Emperor Masonry Paint it is only available in light and pastel shades.
For those looking for dark shades such as Black and Anthracite Grey, we developed our Dark by Emperor Paint range that offers greater breathability, durability and weather protection compared to standard masonry paint, but is available in deep shades.
What surfaces is Emperor Masonry Paint suitable for?
Emperor Masonry Paint is suitable for use on most exterior walls, including brick, stone, concrete and render. It can also be applied to all types of render, including acrylic render, silicone render and lime render.
What is the difference between acrylic and silicone masonry paint?
Most masonry paints in the UK today are acrylic-based. These formulations are generally lower cost and can perform anywhere from 1-10 years depending on their formulations, but often lack high breathability and water repellency. This can lead to trapped moisture, peeling and the frustration of repainting every few years.
Silicone masonry paints, like Emperor solve these problems. They combine high breathability with water repellent properties, giving you the best of both worlds.
Independent testing showed Emperor Masonry Paint lasts a minimum of 25 years without peeling. That means peace of mind, no costly repainting and a home that stay dry inside and long-term protection for your home.
Try it for yourself
Colour Chart
Featuring all 18 shades in our standard colour range, our colour charts are the ideal way to find that perfect colour for your project.
Colour Card
Hand-painted with one of our 18 standard colours to allow you to see that colour on a larger scale and move it around to see it in different lighting.
Sample Pot
Our sample pots contain the same paint that goes into our larger tubs for 100% colour accuracy.
Looking for a dark shade?
Introducing 'Dark' by Emperor Paint- For years homeowners have loved the performance of our masonry paint but wanted to use a dark shade
- Due to the composition of Emperor Masonry Paint this isn’t possible, meaning it is only available in light or pastel shades
- If compromising on colour wasn’t an option, this meant compromising on quality and performance, until now
- After countless requests from our community to provide a better alternative to the standard masonry paints available we set out to formulate the best possible masonry paint we could in dark colours
- The result is ‘Dark by Emperor Paint’ – a brand-new formulation that offers greater breathability, durability and weather protection than standard masonry paints, while delivering the deep hues of Black and Anthracite Grey
