Pigments

What are ESTonetex System pigments?

ESTonetex System pigments are the products used to give mineral color to mortars and mineral bases: silicates and glazes, tints, powder patinas and mineral pigment powder. They can be used on their own or combined, and the category groups 36 products.

Pigmentation range

• EST-26 Multilite (Transparent · Color): potassium mineral silicate. In its colorless base it works as a consolidant for Mixol tints, an additive for ESTonetex mortars and a primer for mineral substrates; it penetrates without leaving surface layers and lets the substrate breathe. The Color version is ready to use.
• EST-Monocrom (Transparent · Color): mineral potassium silicate in gel form, with high covering power, ideal for monochrome pigmentation or intense and dark colors.
• EST-Multipol (Transparent · Color): hybrid nano-acrylate and polyurethane glaze for mineral bases, permeable to water vapor; it can be diluted with up to 3 parts of water for less intense colors.
• EST-Mixol (20 tints): universal mineral tint to mix with the consolidants of the system. They can be mixed with each other; the metallic range and the oxide colors are suitable for interior and exterior. 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, ME1, ME2, ME3.
• EST-Decor: mineral powder patinas for decorative effects with textures; applied on fresh mortar. Pack sizes: 1 kg, 3 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg.
• EST Mineral Pigment: pure mineral pigment powder to dye mortar and concrete. Colors: Yellow 170, Brown 45, Black 51, Green 60, Red 3130, White 00.

Frequently asked questions

How is an ESTonetex mortar pigmented?

The catalog describes three ways: dyeing the mortar in the mass with EST Mineral Pigment, which is mixed in with the water when mixing; applying a colored silicate or glaze on the mortar (EST-26 Multilite Color, EST-Monocrom Color, EST-Multipol Color); or creating effects with EST-Decor patinas on still-fresh mortar.

What is the difference between EST-26 Multilite, EST-Monocrom and EST-Multipol?

EST-26 Multilite is a potassium mineral silicate; EST-Monocrom is a mineral potassium silicate in gel form with high covering power, intended for intense or dark colors; EST-Multipol is a hybrid nano-acrylate and polyurethane glaze. All three come in a Transparent and a Color version.

What are EST-Mixol tints used for?

They are universal mineral tints that are mixed with the consolidants of the system to create or modify color. They can be combined with each other; the metallic range (Gold, Silver and Copper) and the oxide colors are suitable for interior and exterior and resist ultraviolet light and weathering.

When are EST-Decor patinas applied?

On the mortar while it is still fresh (damp). They are available in 8 colors that can be mixed with each other to obtain different shades.

Is there a color chart?

Yes. The catalog includes color charts for the silicates and glazes, for EST-Decor and for EST Mineral Pigment. You can request it through the contact form.