Texo Compound is National’s other spray texture for tile-effect and Acrylic Rock walls. Short answer: National Texo Compound is a water-based copolymer emulsion with fine quartz aggregate, sprayed in one coat over a primer and finished with two coats of Acrylic Rock Top Coat. It covers about 1 to 2 m² per litre, according to National’s data sheet.
Key facts
| Type | Water-based copolymer emulsion with fine quartz aggregate |
| Uses | Intermediate coat in National Tile, Acrylic Rock and Eco systems; concrete, plaster and wood |
| Finish | Matt; light, medium or heavy texture |
| Colour | Off-white |
| Volume solids | 45 ± 2% |
| Spreading rate | 1 to 2 m² per litre (theoretical) |
| Film per coat | 250 to 500 microns dry (550 to 1,100 wet) |
| Drying at 30°C | Touch dry 4 to 6 hours; recoat or topcoat after 24 hours |
| Application | Special spray gun, tip 0.197 to 0.315 in, 60 to 70 psi |
| Thinning | Ready for use; clean with water |
| Shelf life | 18 months, sealed |
The system
- Primer, one coat: PVA Primer White for Masonry, National Tex Primer or Acrylic Primer (water-based).
- Texo Compound, one coat.
- Acrylic Rock Top Coat, two coats, after 24 hours.
Texo Compound vs Nutex
| Texo Compound | Nutex | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume solids | 45 ± 2% | 65 ± 2% |
| Spreading rate | 1 to 2 m²/L | 1.3 to 2.6 m²/L |
| Colours | Off-white | White and off-white |
| Application | Spray gun | Spray gun or roller |
| Topcoat in its system | Acrylic Rock Top Coat | Nationalthane, Polyurethane, Acrylic Rock or Weather Resist |
How much to buy
| Wall area | Texo Compound, one coat |
|---|---|
| 10 m² | about 5 to 10 L |
| 50 m² | about 25 to 50 L |
| 100 m² | about 50 to 100 L |
Frequently asked questions
Can I roll it?
The data sheet lists only a special spray gun. If you need to roll, Nutex’s sheet lists roller as an option.
Texo Compound or Nutex?
| Texo Compound | Nutex | |
|---|---|---|
| Volume solids | 45% | 65% |
| Dry film per coat | 250 to 500 µm | 250 to 500 µm |
| m² per litre | 1 to 2 | 1.3 to 2.6 |
| Colours | Off-white | White, off-white |
| Application | Spray gun | Spray gun or roller |
Step 1: prepare the wall
- National’s surface preparation guide calls for high-pressure water washing (2200 psi minimum) on exteriors, then a dry, sound surface free of laitance and efflorescence.
- Prime before spraying. See PVA Primer White and Acrylic Primer (W.B.).
What the numbers mean
Coverage = 45 × 10 ÷ 250 = 1.8 and 45 × 10 ÷ 500 = 0.9 m² per litre, close to the sheet’s 1 to 2. Wet film = 250 ÷ 0.45 ≈ 555 microns, matching its 550.
| Wall area, 1 coat | Light (2 m²/L) | Heavy (1 m²/L) |
|---|---|---|
| 150 m² (boundary wall, both faces) | about 75 L | about 150 L |
| 400 m² (villa exterior) | about 200 L | about 400 L |
Mistakes to avoid
- Rolling it. The sheet lists a special spray gun.
- Topcoating before 24 hours.
Buy in Sharjah and Dubai
Shop Acrylic Rock Top Coat 800 White and Acrylic Primer 18 L, or message us on WhatsApp for Texo Compound.
Sources
- National Texo Compound data sheet (PDF, via AEC Online)
- National Nutex data sheet (PDF, via AEC Online)
- National Paints surface preparation guide, Sec. A-2 (PDF)
Retrieved 3 November 2026. Quantities are our own calculations. The main image is illustrative.
