CHRYSO® Texture Top

• Easy to apply
• Aesthetic range of finishes
• Exposed aggregate surface optional
• Wide range of architectural features
• Warm earth colours available
• UV stable
• Stain resistant subject to sealer selection
• Quick drying, reduces turn-around time
• Excellent mechanical properties
• Excellent adhesion
• Excellent abrasion properties
• May be used internally and externally

All surfaces are to be smooth clean and sound, free of oil, loose paint and contaminants that may impair the bonding properties of the product.

Ensure that surfaces are ground to a smooth finish and free of dust and dirt.

Any sharp protruding points need to be ground off as these will reflect through the product due to the product application thicknesses being thin.

The surface needs to be pre-wetted to obtain a SSD condition (surface saturated dry, no free water present) prior to applying the product.

CHRYSO^® Texture Top must be mixed with CHRYSO^® Polymer 21. CHRYSO^® Texture Top can be coloured by adding micronized iron oxide pigments but not exceeding 5% of the powder component by weight.

It is recommended to air the powder before mixing.

Add 270 ml of CHRYSO^® Polymer 21 to 1 kg CHRYSO^® Texture Top powder or 6.75 litres of CHRYSO^® Polymer 21 to 25 kg of CHRYSO^® Texture Top. Warning: When mixing, first pour 80% of CHRYSO^® Polymer 21 into a clean mixing vessel, whilst stirring, slowly add the CHRYSO^® Texture Top powder to the mix and thoroughly mix until a smooth lump free homogenous mix is obtained, thereafter add the 20% balance of the CHRYSO^® Polymer 21 and thoroughly mix to obtain the required consistency. Use a helical type mortar mixer.

Apply CHRYSO^® Concrete Primer to the surface by brush or short nap roller and allow to dry. Coverage approximately 7 – 10 m2/litre, two coats may be required subject to the surface profile and porosity. Do not allow ponding or pooling of the primer.

First start by wetting substrate using a micro-fibre mop. To the prepared, SSD (surface saturated dry – having no free water on the surface) surface apply the CHRYSO^® Texture Top and finish off as required. The total application thickness must not exceed 2 mm, should greater thicknesses be required then multiple layers may be applied after light sanding and cleaning, the preceding layers are to be dry. Should a mixed batch in the mixing vessel dry do not re-temper, the mix rather discard it and prepare a fresh batch. Applying the CHRYSO^® Texture Top can be undertaken by using different techniques typically: 1. Metal Edge squeegee: ideal to treat wide surfaces for the first coat. 2. Trowel: This technique enables a burnished surface effect. 3. Magic Trowel: The extra-smoothing coating trowel will reduce burnished surface effect. However, consumption is higher. 4. Spray method for different features typically texture finish and or pattern overlays.

For spray applications, typically using a spray hopper gun, you may need to add additional CHRYSO^® Polymer 21 to the CHRYSO^® Texture Top powder to obtain the required consistency. The amount to be added must be tested as this will be a function of air pressure, nozzle size and the texture finish required.

CHRYSO^®Deco Wash Pico is a surface retarder that can be sprayed to lightly retard concrete surface setting. The finished look obtained has a “sanded” or “acid washed” aspect. CHRYSO^®Deco Wash Pico provides a qualitative and consistent finish. It must be uniformly sprayed onto the surface of the fresh concrete. Washing off is usually done within 24 hours after pouring. Approximate consumption: 5 m2 per litre. See CHRYSO^®Deco Wash Picoo data sheet for additional information.

A choice of sealers offered, water based, solvent borne and 2K systems.  The choice of sealer will depend upon the end use of application and environment the product is exposed to. This may include general or chemical resistant properties required of the finish. Always do a test sample of the sealer to ascertain the outcome as solvent borne sealers generally offer a darker finish opposed to a water borne sealer. Sealer types are indicated under MAINTENANCE below.

Standard available colours:
Silica, Dune, Pebble, Cobble, Sandstone, Terracotta, Limestone and Ash.
Other colours may be added to achieve the desired outcome, do not exceed 5% by weight of the CHRYSO^® Texture Top powder content.

View datasheet for colour chart

First coat: + 850 g/m² (+/- 0.440 mm) Second coat: + 2 kg/m² (+/- 1.0 mm) The second coat utilised for a broom or full spray cover. The total maximum application rate must not exceed 2 mm. Application rates may vary subject to surface profile, irregularities and absorption rates.

CHRYSO^® Texture Top surfaces must be coated with an appropriate sealer. The condition of sealer is to be examined periodically in order to determine whether there is any need for an additional wax or sealer coating. If the site is regularly cleaned, there might not be any need for a new coat of sealer for several years.
CHRYSO^® Texture Top comes in a white and an off white base.

Refer to the sealer product data sheets, typically recommended to apply at least one coat abe.^®seal finisol to the system as soon as the coat is touch dry. The next day you can apply your choice of Sealer. Typically abe.^®cote tough polyurethane paint clear gloss or satin, abe.^®cote 441 clear gloss or matt. Note: The matt requires a primer first (Do not apply the abe.^®cote 441 clear matt directly to a cementitious substrate, it will turn white).

Consult your local CHRYSO/a.b.e.^® representative for information on other sealers if required.

CHRYSO^® Texture Top must be stored in a cool dry place. Lids of buckets must be tightly-closed. CHRYSO^® Texture Top has 12 months shelf life provided the product is sealed and protected from humidity.

Tools, brushes and mixing equipment should be cleaned with water immediately after use and before material has set. Hardened material can only be removed by mechanical means.

Ensure the CHRYSO^® Texture Top is not subjected to rain or draughts during the first 24 hours of curing as this may lead to dissolving of the polymer leaving white marks and or cracking and crazing. Tape up doorways with polythene if necessary to prevent air movement during application. Subsequently ensure the room has sufficient ventilation to allow the overlay to dry. Ensure adequate protection from other trades and traffic after installation, this includes the primer which must be free of dirt and dust before applying the overlay, prevent contamination by following trades e.g. plastering, including water spillage.

Internal air and floor temperatures must exceed + 5 ^°C.

CHRYSO^® Texture Top is meant for use by trained and experienced professionals. Manufacturer’s instructions must be strictly followed. Use of product on any worksite lies outside manufacturer’s control and responsibility. Should a product however seem to be defective in spite of every care taken by the manufacturer, the manufacturer will only be held responsible for the cost of replacement of defective product. It is the responsibility of the person applying the product to determine suitability of use of the product prior to application and to bear any risks sustained from any erroneous prior analysis or use. Before proceeding to any application, please refer to the systems and process technical manual.

CHRYSO^® Texture Top is available in plastic buckets: 5 kg (code: 91490 005) and 25 kg (code: 91490 025) CHRYSO^® Polymer 21 is available in plastic jerry cans 5 litre (code: 91405 005) and 25 litre (code: 91405 005)

This data sheet is issued as a guide to the use of the product(s) concerned. Whilst a.b.e.^® Construction Chemicals endeavours to ensure that any advice, recommendation, specification or information is accurate and correct, the company cannot – because a.b.e.^® has no direct or continuous control over where and how a.b.e.^®  products are applied – accept any liability either directly or indirectly arising from the use of a.b.e.^® products, whether or not in accordance with any advice, specification, recommendation, or information given by the company.

Where other products are to be used in conjunction with this material, the relevant technical data sheets should be consulted to determine total requirements. a.b.e.^® Construction Chemicals has a wealth of technical and practical experience built up over years in the company’s pursuit of excellence in flooring and concrete technology.