Sand-Textured Pearlescent Paint: A Palace Application Guide

Short answer: Sand texture paint is a decorative interior paint whose fine particles create a grainy, tactile surface on the wall. Silkcoat Palace is a sand-textured paint based on pure acrylic emulsion and enriched with pearlescent pigments; it is applied with a brush, and when the liquid sitting on the sand is lifted off with a clean, thick brush as the paint begins to dry, the sand takes on a matt look while the base beneath it turns glossy.

What is sand texture paint?

Unlike flat paint, sand texture paint is a decorative paint that leaves a fine, grainy texture you can feel on the surface. In Palace, this texture is combined with a pearlescent finish: matt grains of sand sit side by side with a glossy pearlescent base, giving the wall a metallic shimmer.

• Appearance: A pearlescent and matt-pearlescent structure with a metallic look.
• Texture: A grainy surface that Silkcoat calls its "Sand-Textured Pearl", which lends itself to a range of pattern techniques.
• Composition: Based on pure acrylic emulsion, enriched with pearlescent pigments and water-based.
• Effect: According to Silkcoat, it brings a sense of coolness and grandeur to the wall.

What are Palace's technical specifications?

Palace comes ready to use, covers 3-4 m²/lt, is touch dry in 15-20 minutes and is fully dry in 24 hours. The technical data published on silkcoat.com are as follows:

Property	Palace
Density	1,31 ± 0,02 g/ml
Solids content	60% ± 2
Coverage	3-4 m²/lt (250-350 g/m²)
Thinning	Ready to use
Drying time	Touch dry 15-20 min, dust-free 1 hour, fully dry 24 hours
Application temperature	Air and surface between +5 °C and +35 °C
Packaging	10 kg and 3 kg PE tubs
Storage	At least 2 years unopened, in a cool, dry place

How do you apply sand texture paint?

Palace is brushed onto a Silkomatt base coat in the same colour as the Palace; as the paint begins to dry, the liquid on the sand is lifted off by pressing gently with a clean, thick brush. Following Silkcoat's application instructions for Palace, the steps are:

1. Prepare the surface: Remove dust, dirt and grease; lightly sand flaking or previously painted surfaces so the wall is clean, dry and sound. Fill defects and cracks with Akrilik Macun.
2. Prime: Use Silkcoat İzolac on gypsum-skimmed walls, Universal Astar on previously painted, dirty or solvent-based painted surfaces, and Silkcoat Filler Primer on filled surfaces.
3. Apply the base colour: As the final base coat, apply a single coat of Silkomatt in the same colour as the Palace.
4. Brush on the Palace: Stir the paint until it is uniform. Depending on the pattern you want, pick up a little product on the tip of the brush and apply it to the surface with the brush.
5. Bring out the sand: As the product begins to dry, lift the liquid off the sand by pressing gently with a clean, thick brush. This gives the sand a matt look while the base beneath it takes on a glossy finish.
6. Clean your tools: Clean all tools immediately after application.

On very glossy or glass-smooth surfaces, the surface should first be corrected to create a sound base for better adhesion.

Where is sand texture paint used?

Palace can be applied to interior surfaces such as painted surfaces, concrete, plaster, render base coats, cement board, glass-fibre wallcoverings and paintable wallpaper. Its metallic, grainy texture stands out most in:

• Living rooms and entrance halls: A feature wall for a grand first impression.
• Hotel lobbies and restaurants: A tactile surface that comes alive with light.
• Bedroom headboard walls: A wall that gains depth through its shifts between matt and gloss.
• Shops and showrooms: A characterful backdrop that makes products stand out.

How does Palace differ from other pearlescent effect paints?

What sets Palace apart is its sand grains: other pearlescent Silkcoat paints give smoother surfaces, while Palace creates a grainy texture with a matt-gloss contrast. A quick comparison:

Product	Signature look
Palace	Sand-textured pearl; matt sand on a glossy base
Pearl	Pearl texture
Cashmere	Cashmere texture with semi-gloss and velvety matt transitions
Marmarito	Marble texture

To learn how pearlescent pigments play with light, read our article on pearlescent paint; for a smoother alternative, see our cashmere effect paint guide.

Conclusion

• Sand texture paint gives walls a tactile, grainy surface; Palace combines it with a pearlescent, metallic shimmer.
• Palace is brushed onto a Silkomatt base in the same colour; lifting the liquid off the sand before it dries creates the contrast between matt sand and a glossy base.
• It comes ready to use, covers 3-4 m²/lt, is touch dry in 15-20 minutes and is fully dry in 24 hours.
• For colour and application advice, get in touch with us; you will find every option on our effect paints page.