Overview

Caparol Capacryl PU Gloss is a high-quality water-based polyurethane-acrylic enamel paint formulated for use on primed wood, metal and rigid PVC, both indoors and outdoors.

The gloss coating provides a high-sheen, highly durable finish, perfect for high-traffic spaces. Its scratch-resistant and shock-proof properties deliver reliable protection, resisting everyday wear, household cleaners and disinfectants. The low-odour, non-blocking formula makes application effortless, giving the look and feel of traditional solvent-based paints.

High sheen - Gloss finish
Use indoor & outdoor
Scratch & shock resistant for long-lasting durability
Wet scrub resistant: Class 1
Low-odour & non-blocking formula for easy application
Resistant to most household cleaners & disinfectants
Safe for children’s toys (DIN EN 71-3 certified)

Area	Interior & Exterior
Recommended Use	Finishing coats on primed, dimensionally stable wood component parts, primed metals and unplastizised/rigid PVC
Base	Polyurethane-acrylic dispersion/emulsion
Coverage	8 - 10 m² per litre per coat
Drying Time	Touch dry: 1-2 hours Full dry: 48 hours
Re-Coat Time	10 - 12 hours
Recommended Coats	As required
Application Method	Brush, roller or spraying equipment.
VOC Levels	Low
Clean Up	Remove as much product as possible from the equipment before cleaning with water

Preparation

Always ensure the substrate is clean, sound, and appropriately prepared before painting. Use suitable primers and intermediate coats for each type of substrate to guarantee adhesion, durability, and an even finish.

Wood / Timber Products

Interior: Sand and clean the surface. Prime with Capacryl Holz-IsoGrund and apply Capacryl PU-Vorlack as intermediate coat. Finish with Capacryl PU Gloss or PU Satin.
Exterior (dimensionally stable wood): Prime with Capacryl HolzSchutzGrund and Capacryl Holz-IsoGrund. Apply two intermediate coats matching the finishing coat in shade. For water-soluble, discolouring substances (e.g., knots), apply 2 coats of Capacryl Holz-IsoGrund.

Note: Red, yellow, or orange tints may require an additional coat for full opacity.

Metal Surfaces

Iron / Steel (Interior): Derust and clean, then prime with Capalac AllGrund.
Iron / Steel (Exterior): Derust and clean, then apply 2 coats of Capalac AllGrund.
Zinc (Galvanised):Prime with Capacryl Haftprimer.
Aluminium / Copper: Prime with Capacryl Haftprimer.

Rigid PVC (Interior / Exterior)

Prime with Capacryl Haftprimer (see BFS Data Sheet No. 22).

Sound Existing Paint Coatings

Sand the surface, prepare and prime defects according to the substrate, then apply Capacryl Haftprimer.

Intermediate & Finishing Coats:

Always match the intermediate coat to the shade of the finishing coat.

Test adhesion for powder coatings, coil coatings, or other critical substrates with a trial application.

Application Conditions:

Minimum temperature for product, substrate, and ambient air: 8 °C.
Maximum relative humidity: 70%.
At 20 °C / 65% RH: Dust dry: 1–2 hours, recoatable (by brush): 10–12 hours, completely dry: 48 hours.

Lower temperatures and higher humidity will extend drying times.

Application

For best results always follow the manufacturers instructions.

Stir well before use. If needed, dilute with up to 5–15% clean tap water for the intermediate coat.
Suitable for brush, roller, or spray equipment.

Brush:

Use high-quality brushes for best results.

Roller:

For large surfaces, apply with a short-pile textured polyamide (nylon) roller.
Immediately smooth over with a fine-porous foam roller or high quality brush for a uniform finish.

Spray:

Adjust tool sizes to suit the surface area for quick, even coverage.
Airless spray: 0.08–0.011 inch nozzle, 200 bar pressure, max. 5% dilution.
Airmix/Aircoat: 0.011–0.013 inch nozzle, 120 bar gun pressure, 2–3 bar air pressure, max. 5% dilution.
Low pressure: 1.8–2.2 mm nozzle, approx. 0.5 bar air pressure, max. 15% dilution.
High pressure: 2.0–2.5 mm nozzle, 2–3 bar air pressure, max. 15% dilution.