BS 7719 : 1994 ————— [Table 1. Classification of emulsion paints ‘General description Gharacteris Colour availabiiey ype mid-sheen) ‘A |General purpose; protective and decorative (matt or Wide range is Decorative and protective in function. Good usually available durability and wearing properties in most, conditions. Choice of sheen level may depend on location and aesthetic considerations, but, in general terms, washability increases with the level of sheen Low wear resistance (matt) Usually limited to white and pale | tints For use as first decoration of porous substrates containing moisture”), Can also be used for areas of low wear needing high obliteration e.g. ceilings. Higher pigmentation gives increased hiding power and porosity compared with type A but at the expense of reduction in washability. Finish is matt and increased permeability allows drying-out of residual moisture of construction. mid-sheen) High wear and moisture resistance (matt or Wide range is AS type A with higher resistance to moisture usually available and wear, i.e, having properties similar to drying off finishes. Useful for highly trafficked areas such as schools, hospitals and public areas or areas requiring higher ‘moisture resistance such as kitchens and: , bathrooms, | TTRompelines used for low cost redecoration, bur Rot recommended for this purpose, other than for ellings y [NOvE"Al espes may be avaiable with fungicidal properties, 8.8.3 Type A and C paints conforming to any of the following BS 4800 : 1989 colours or colours of similar hue and depth of shade, when prepared and tested in accordance with annex B shall be smooth, even and free from wet edge defects, runs, flotation or other defects. l l [wou [ 08 £51 04 D 45, 10D 43 Coes 10 E53 04 53 12S) 06 B51 12 E53 require more than two finishing coats and/or the use of oloured ground coat to bain complete obiteration ofthe ink = 8.4 Scrubbing test When tested in accordance with annex C, the fail | points, shall be as follows: ‘Type A— matt <5 mgyem? after 200 scrubs <2 mgem? after 200 scrubs ‘Type A— mid-sheen ‘Type B <5 mg/em* after 40 I L spec “eigen ter Sid es I l 8.5 Mud cracking ‘When tested in accordance with annex D, the surface shall show no mud cracking, 8.6 Sieve residue ‘When tested in accordance with annex B, the paint shall have a sieve residue of not more than I g/l. When tested in accordance with BS 3900 Par DB 1960 sing 85° geomety, rat Csteated ae five value of specular Glos of feo tar 16 unt, Punt desgated as Snisheen shal havea valve of specular losin the range 10 units to 55 units using 60° geometry. 8.8 Wet adhesion (type C paint only) When tested in accordance with annex F, the film shall show no blistering, softening, staining, removal or other defect. The loss of adhesion when assessed in uecordance with clause 8 of BS 3900 : Part BO : 1002, shall not be worse than classification 1. 8.9 Resistance to fungal grovgh (fungicidal paints only) ee When the paint applied by brush application to a plaster panel is vested and assessed in uecordance ‘with BS 3900 " Pare G6" 1989, the fungal growth stall not be worse than rating I. 2 tse $i ify.