EST-26 Multilite Color

Applications

•  Ready-to-use coloured mineral glazes on mineral substrates, with no need to prepare tint mixes

•  Pigmentation of ESTonetex mortars, concrete, exposed (caravista) surfaces, natural and artificial stone, in professional theming, restoration and heritage

•  Shade adjustment: with EST-Mixol tint to change the colour or with the colourless base EST-26 Multilite Transparent to reduce the intensity

•  Consolidating effect: it encapsulates the pigments, makes them penetrate the mineral substrate and crystallises them, making them insoluble in water

Technical specifications

EST-26 Multilite Color is the factory-tinted version of EST-26 Multilite, a water-based (low VOC), biodegradable multifunction concentrate that reacts with the mineral substrate and becomes a single crystalline body with it, insoluble in water and highly breathable, without creating a surface layer. The colour chart is shared by EST-26 Multilite, Monocrom and Multipol, and is requested through the contact form. Data verified in the official technical data sheet (shared with the Transparent version); full technical documentation is available on request through the same form.

Substrates

For exclusive use on mineral substrates: ESTonetex mortars, concrete and exposed (caravista) surfaces, natural and artificial stone, lime-based substrates and restoration and heritage substrates. The substrate must be clean and dry. The number of coats depends on the porosity, absorption and condition of the substrate.

How is EST-26 Multilite Color mixed?

No mixing is needed: it is ready to use. Stir the container well before applying. To change the colour, add EST-Mixol tint; to reduce the intensity, add the colourless base EST-26 Multilite Transparent. Before applying on site, always make a preliminary sample to fix the proportion and check the result.

How is it applied?

It is recommended to apply it with Pulverizador-EST, filling it with the help of a funnel with filter, although it can also be applied with a brush. It can be diluted with water only when the substrate requires it. If, after drying, the preliminary sample leaves a shiny, crystalline-whitish surface, the data sheet recommends applying the product pigmented to match the colour of the substrate, which avoids a possible whitish tint.

Compatibility

Do not mix with other products: only with water when the substrate requires it, with EST-Mixol tint to change the colour and with the colourless base EST-26 Multilite Transparent to reduce its intensity. It is applied on ESTonetex mortars and other mineral substrates.

Observations and precautions

Apply from 5 °C, both on the surface and in the ambient air; do not apply on frozen surfaces, with a risk of snow in the following 24 hours or in areas with strong sun exposure. Before applying, cover metal, glass, lacquered surfaces, wood and any mineral surfaces that should not be treated. Wear gloves, goggles and a mask, and skin protection, especially above head height; do not ingest or inhale. Professional product: always consult the safety data sheet.

Storage

Store for 24 months in its closed container, in a cool place at a temperature of no less than 5 °C. Expired product must be disposed of in accordance with current legislation.

Complementary materials

•  EST-Mixol tints: to modify the colour of the glaze

•  EST-26 Multilite Transparent: colourless base to reduce the colour intensity (and additive for ESTonetex Restaura and ESTonetex Extreme mortars)

•  Pulverizador-EST and funnel with filter: spray application of the glaze

•  EST-3 Plus: mineral water repellent for the final protection of the finish

Frequently asked questions

What colours does EST-26 Multilite Color come in?
Consult the colour chart, shared by EST-26 Multilite, Monocrom and Multipol, and requested through the contact form. Custom colours are also available on request; conditions can be enquired through the same form.

What is the difference between EST-26 Multilite Color and Transparent?
Color comes pigmented from the factory and ready to use on mineral substrates. EST-26 Multilite Transparent is the colourless base: it is pigmented with Mixol tints (up to 4 %), used as an additive for ESTonetex Restaura and Extreme mortars and as a consolidant-primer.

How do I change the colour or reduce its intensity?
To change the colour, add EST-Mixol tint; to reduce the intensity, add the colourless base EST-26 Multilite Transparent. Always make a preliminary sample to set the proportion before applying on site.

Which containers is it available in and what is the reference?
In 5 L plastic containers (reference 1101) and 10 L containers (reference 1102).

What is the yield and can it be diluted?
The approximate yield in the EST-26 Multilite data sheet is 3 to 6 m² per litre, depending on the porosity and absorption of the substrate. It is only diluted with water when the substrate requires it; make a preliminary sample.

Can it be used indoors and outdoors?
Yes, the EST-26 Multilite data sheet states it is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, always on mineral substrates and from 5 °C.

Besides giving colour, does it consolidate the substrate?
Yes. According to the data sheet, the glaze encapsulates the pigments, makes them penetrate the mineral substrate and crystallises them, making them insoluble in water, with a consolidating effect and without creating a surface layer.

How long does it take to dry?
The EST-26 Multilite data sheet does not give a fixed drying time: it depends on temperature, humidity and substrate absorption. Make a preliminary sample and wait until it is fully dry before judging the final colour.

How does it differ from EST-Monocrom Color or EST-Multipol Color?
EST-26 Multilite Color is a coloured mineral potassium silicate. EST-Monocrom Color is a mineral potassium silicate in gel format with a tinted base. EST-Multipol Color is a hybrid glaze of nano-acrylates and polyurethane, not a mineral silicate. The three ranges share the same colour chart. If in doubt, consult our technical advice team.

Can it be mixed with other products?
No, only with water when the substrate requires it, with EST-Mixol tint to change the colour and with the colourless EST-26 Multilite Transparent base to reduce the intensity.