Had any used Emperor Masonry paint or creme?

[bowboy]

We are on the last part of our renovation and currently looking into paints for the exterior..

Thinking of going with emperor masonry paint for the window cills and their masonry creme for the rough cast render which is about 120yrs old and has small hairline cracks..

Anyone used these products?

[Harpoon]

OP - did you go with Emperor Paint in the end?

I've just been reading up on masonry paint as our house will need doing this summer and Emperor came up.

Not cheap at £125 for 10 litres but claimed lifespan (25 years) and other benefits make it sound worthwhile assuming they are true...

https://emperorpaint.co.uk/product/emperor-masonry...

[jmn]

I used Emperor Masonry Paint when I painted my rendered Chimneys.

Nice paint to use and delivery following my order was very quick.

I also purchased their fungicidal wash as well.

[Routemaster]

Too late for the OP but wouldn’t be using any of this stuff on older properties - will cause damp issues.

[dmsims]

Routemaster said:

Too late for the OP but wouldn’t be using any of this stuff on older properties - will cause damp issues.

Why when the SD is low ?

[Harpoon]

Routemaster said:

Too late for the OP but wouldn’t be using any of this stuff on older properties - will cause damp issues.

I'm interested in this comment as well. The manufacturer says:

Emporer said:

With an SD breathability value 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 performs or breathes – Emperor Masonry Paint gives you the protection you want from a paint with the breathability you need.