Overview

Caparol Capacryl PU Satin is a premium water-based polyurethane-acrylic enamel designed for primed wood, metal, and rigid PVC surfaces, suitable for both interior and exterior use.

This satin finish provides an elegant, soft sheen that balances durability with a refined look. The formula is scratch-resistant, shock-proof, and non-blocking, making it ideal for areas that need both beauty and resilience. Easy to apply and low in odour, it offers reliable protection against everyday wear, household cleaners, and disinfectants while allowing surfaces to breathe. Certified safe for children’s toys, it combines performance with peace of mind.

• Satin finish - elegant soft sheen
• For use indoors & outdoors
• Scratch & shock resistant for lasting protection
• Wet scrub resistant: Class 1
• Low-odour & non-blocking formula for easy application
• Resistant to most household cleaners & disinfectants
• Diffusion-capable for breathable protection
• Safe for children’s toys (DIN EN 71-3 certified)

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.

Aftercare & Storage

Keep in a cool, but frost-free place.

Shelf life: 24 months in the original, tightly closed container.