Short answer: National Shield Tex Silk is a fine silk-finish texture in the Shield range. Prime with Acrylic Primer (W.B.), then roll or spray. It covers about 2.5 m² per litre at 200 microns dry and recoats in 4 to 6 hours at 30°C. Of the three Shield silks, it has the highest listed coverage at its standard build.
Tex Silk or another texture?
| Tex Silk | Fine Silk | Ultra Silk | Diffatex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finish | Silk, fine | Silk, fine | Silk, adjustable | Matt, medium |
| Dry film per coat | 200 µm | 200 µm | 150 to 500 µm | By texture |
| m² per litre | About 2.5 | About 2 | 1 to 3 | About 2.5 |
| Application | Roller or spray | Roller or spray | Roller | Brush, roller or spray |
Key facts
| Volume solids | 49% |
| Specific gravity | 1.32 |
| Spreading rate | About 2.5 m² per litre (theoretical) |
| Film per coat | 200 microns dry (400 wet) |
| Recoat at 30°C | 4 to 6 hours |
| Application | Roller or spray |
| Primer | Acrylic Primer (W.B.) |
Step 1: prepare the wall
- Clean, dry and sound; pressure-wash exteriors at 2200 psi minimum, per National’s surface preparation guide.
- Remove laitance and efflorescence; acid-etch or roughen very smooth concrete.
- Repair cracks with Joint Filler.
Step 2: the system
- Primer, one coat: Acrylic Primer (W.B.).
- Shield Tex Silk, roller or spray, recoat after 4 to 6 hours if a second coat is needed.
What the numbers mean
Coverage = 49 × 10 ÷ 200 ≈ 2.45 m² per litre, matching the sheet’s 2.5. Wet film = 200 ÷ 0.49 ≈ 408 microns, matching its 400.
How much to buy
| Wall area | Tex Silk, 1 coat |
|---|---|
| 50 m² | about 20 L |
| 150 m² (boundary wall, both faces) | about 60 L |
| 400 m² (villa) | about 160 L |
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Tex Silk and Fine Silk?
Both build 200 microns per coat by roller or spray. Tex Silk has slightly higher volume solids (49% against 47%), so its listed coverage is higher: about 2.5 m² per litre against about 2.
Where can I compare all National textures?
See National textures compared.
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 wall area.
Sources
All via AEC Online, retrieved 4 November 2026. Quantities are our own calculations. The main image is illustrative.
