ESTonetex Texturest

Applications

•  Through-coloured one-coat renders for facades, with a scraped or textured finish

•  Walls of brick, concrete block, concrete and sound cement renders

•  Exterior and interior coatings with a mineral look, as a one-coat or multi-coat system up to 30 mm

•  Interior and exterior walls, facades and ceilings

•  Large projects and resorts

Technical specifications

Data verified in the official technical data sheet. Full technical documentation and certificates are available on request through the contact form.

Supports

Brick, concrete block, concrete and sound cement renders. The substrate must be free of dust, dirt, salt efflorescence, and traces of oil or grease. Check that the joints between bricks are well filled to avoid excessive material consumption; in renovation work, prepare the surface until a firm, resistant substrate is obtained. Concrete and very smooth surfaces must be dry and treated with EST-S Imprimer or EST-26 Multilite to improve adhesion and grip.

How is ESTonetex Texturest mixed?

Mix with 21 % clean water on the product weight (approx. 5.25 litres per 25 kg bag), with a cement mixer, by hand or with an electric mixer, until a homogeneous, lump-free, workable paste is obtained. If the application is mechanical, once the hose section and length have been chosen, the optimal water/mortar ratio is adjusted by trial and error until a homogeneous, lump-free, workable paste is obtained again. To avoid colour variations, keep the mixing method, mixing time and water percentage constant.

How is it applied?

It is applied in a single layer of 8 to 20 mm. For greater thicknesses, apply in successive coats, roughening the surface of the first coat, up to a total maximum of 30 mm. On heterogeneous substrates it is recommended to embed EST-Mesh 80 g/m² in the first coat and then cover it with the same mortar. The surface treatment (scraping) is carried out 1.5 to 4 hours after application, depending on ambient conditions and the type of surface. Once the work is finished, apply the EST-3 Plus mineral water repellent for added protection. Paints, coatings or finishing renders should only be applied once the render is completely dry.

Colour and colour consistency

ESTonetex Texturest is a through-coloured mortar: the colour is that of the mortar itself, not a paint applied afterwards. It is supplied in white. According to the technical data sheet, it is difficult to guarantee a uniform colour between different supplies, so material from the same manufacturing date should be used for the whole project. Different drying conditions may cause variations in tone.

Observations and precautions

Apply between 5 °C and 35 °C, protecting the fresh mortar from frost and from setting too quickly. Do not apply in strong wind, which may cause cracking. Indoors, circulate the air after application until completely dry, avoiding strong thermal shocks. Contains cement: wear gloves, goggles and a mask. Professional product: always consult the safety data sheet.

Complementary materials

•  EST-S Imprimer / EST-26 Multilite: pre-treatment to improve adhesion on concrete and very smooth surfaces

•  EST-Mesh 80 g/m²: fibreglass mesh embedded in the first coat, recommended on heterogeneous substrates

•  EST-3 Plus: mineral water repellent for added protection once the work is finished

Frequently asked questions

What is ESTonetex Texturest mortar used for?
It is a decorative one-coat render mortar for facades of brick, concrete block, concrete and sound cement renders, with a scraped or textured finish. It is also used for interior and exterior coatings with a mineral look, as a one-coat or multi-coat system up to 30 mm.

What is the difference between ESTonetex Texturest and TXT, Park and Forte?
Texturest is a through-coloured one-coat render for facades, with a scraped or textured finish, in layers of 8 to 20 mm (up to 30 mm in total). ESTonetex TXT is a moldable thixotropic mortar for sculpting and stamping (up to 7 cm per layer and 20 cm in total); ESTonetex Park is a mortar for decorative theming work, at 10 to 50 mm per layer; and ESTonetex Forte is a thin-layer decorative mortar (2 to 15 mm) for EPS and XPS. If you need a textured facade render, Texturest is the option; to model rock or figures, use TXT or Park.

And compared with lime renders such as Restaura or TrabiCal?
Texturest is a cement-based mortar with a large amount of water-repellent material, designed for facades with a scraped or textured finish. ESTonetex Restaura is a lime mortar for heritage restoration, old walls and lime-based substrates, and ESTonetex TrabiCal is a lime and gypsum mortar for vertical interior applications in layers of 2 to 12 mm (according to the catalogue). The catalogue also includes natural hydraulic limes NHL 3.5 and NHL 5, which are mixed with sand.

What colour is ESTonetex Texturest available in?
It is available in white. It is a through-coloured mortar: the colour is that of the mortar itself, not a paint applied afterwards.

How can colour differences between areas of the same facade be avoided?
According to the technical data sheet: use material from the same manufacturing date for the whole project, keep the mixing method, time and water percentage constant, and bear in mind that different drying conditions may cause variations in tone.

How much ESTonetex Texturest mortar is needed per m²?
According to the technical data sheet, approximately 1.5 kg/m² at 10 mm thickness. Checking that the joints between bricks are well filled helps to avoid excessive consumption.

What thickness does it allow and when is it applied in several coats?
From 8 to 20 mm in a single layer. For greater thicknesses it is applied in successive coats, leaving the first one rough, up to a total maximum of 30 mm.

How much water does ESTonetex Texturest mortar need?
21 % of the product weight, that is, approximately 5.25 litres per 25 kg bag. In mechanical application, the optimal ratio is adjusted by trial and error according to the hose section and length.

How long does ESTonetex Texturest last once mixed?
The technical data sheet does not set a pot life. It does state that the mixing method, time and water percentage should be kept constant to avoid colour variations.

What temperature can ESTonetex Texturest be applied at?
Between 5 °C and 35 °C. Fresh mortar must be protected from frost and rapid setting, and must not be applied in strong wind.

Is fibreglass mesh needed?
The technical data sheet recommends placing it, embedded in the first coat and covered with the same mortar, especially on heterogeneous substrates, to minimise the formation of micro-cracks. EST-Mesh 80 g/m² is used.

When is the render scraped?
Between 1.5 and 4 hours after application, depending on ambient conditions and the type of surface.

Is ESTonetex Texturest mortar water resistant?
It has a capillary water absorption coefficient of W2 (waterproof to rainwater), reduced shrinkage (< 0.9 %) and a vapour diffusion factor of μ < 13, as well as Euroclass A1 reaction to fire.