Short answer: National Tex Glossy is a water-based copolymer texture with a satin finish for interior and exterior concrete, plaster and wood. National lists it as suited to portable cabins and false ceilings. Prime with PVA Primer Sealer, Acrylic Primer (W.B.) or Tex Primer, then roll or spray one coat. It covers about 1 to 1.5 m² per litre, is touch dry in about 2 hours and recoats in 6 to 8 hours at 30°C.
What makes Tex Glossy different
Most National textures are matt and are often finished with a separate PU or Acrylic Rock topcoat to add sheen. Tex Glossy gives a satin texture in one product, and its data sheet names two uses where that helps: portable cabins and false ceilings. Compare it with the other satin or silk textures:
| Texture | Finish | Volume solids | m² per litre | Applied by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tex Glossy | Satin texture | 45% | 1 to 1.5 | Roller or spray |
| Super Finetex | Satin (gloss on request) | 54% | 1 to 2 | Roller |
| Shield Fine Silk | Fine texture, silk | 47% | About 2 | Roller or spray |
Key facts
| Type | Water-based copolymer emulsion texture |
| Surfaces | Concrete, plaster, wood; portable cabins, false ceilings; interior and exterior |
| Finish and colours | Satin texture; National shade card |
| Volume solids | 45 ± 2% |
| Specific gravity | 1.31 ± 0.05 |
| Spreading rate | 1.0 to 1.5 m² per litre, by texture and surface |
| Film per coat | 300 to 500 microns dry (650 to 1,100 wet) |
| Drying at 30°C | Touch dry about 2 hours; recoat 6 to 8 hours |
| Application | Roller or spray |
| Thinning | Ready to use; up to 5% water if needed |
| Shelf life | 18 months, sealed |
Step by step
- Prepare: clean, dry and sound. For concrete and plaster, follow National’s guide (remove laitance, efflorescence, grease). For wood or board, sand smooth and dust off.
- Prime, one coat: PVA Primer Sealer, Acrylic Primer (W.B.) or Tex Primer.
- Apply Tex Glossy, one coat, by roller or spray.
What the numbers mean
Coverage = 450 ÷ 300 = 1.5 and 450 ÷ 500 = 0.9 m² per litre, matching the sheet’s 1 to 1.5. Its wet film is thick (650 to 1,100 microns), so lay it in one even pass rather than working it repeatedly.
How much to buy
| Area | Tex Glossy, 1 coat |
|---|---|
| 20 m² (a small cabin interior) | 13 to 20 L |
| 50 m² | 33 to 50 L |
| 100 m² | 67 to 100 L |
Frequently asked questions
Does it need a topcoat?
National’s system is primer plus one coat of Tex Glossy; no topcoat is listed.
Can it go on gypsum ceilings?
The sheet names false ceilings as a use. Prime the board first with one of the listed primers.
Buy in Sharjah and Dubai
Al Tashteb Al Saree is an authorised National Paints retailer in Bu-Tina, Sharjah. Message us on WhatsApp with your shade and area.
Sources
All via AEC Online, retrieved 4 November 2026. Quantities are our own calculations. The main image is illustrative.
