Technical Data Sheet
CapaFilex
Acrylic Co-Polymer Water Based Repairing Filler/Equalizer For Facades
For Exterior
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Product Description
CapaFilex is acrylic co-polymer water based filler for exterior surface with excellent working properties for repairing of
small, minor defects and unevenness in renders/plasters and concrete. CapaFilex is ideal for external filling with less
shrinkage and easy to apply. Suitable for use on full (seamless) surfaces and for levelling and equalizing unevenly textured
fine render/plaster coatings or concrete. CapaFilex is not recommended to be use as finishing coatings for EIFS/ETICS.
Maximum coating/layer thickness per work step: 0.5 mm
Recommended Use
Suitable for exterior use on walls and ceilings on:
Cement plastered walls
Gypsum boards
Sound, matt coatings of dispersion paint
Uncoated concrete
Sound existing mineral coatings
Rendered fair faced brick masonry
Unsuitable are substrates showing efflorescence and substrates made of plastic or wood. Not suitable for horizontal or
sloping surfaces subject to weathering.
Definition of Application Areas
Suitability according to Caparol Technical Information No. 0606
Interior 1 Interior 2 Interior 3 Exterior 1 Exterior 2
○ ○ – + +
(–) inapplicable / (○) of limited suitability / (+) suitable
Physical Properties
Volume solids 62±2%
Colour* White
VOC 0.49 g/litres
Thinner/Cleaner Potable clean water
Finish Matt
Packing size 5 & 30 kg
Shelf life 24 months
Advantages
Environment friendly and practically odourless
Easy to apply
Weather-resistant
Spreads nearly to the base level
High adhesion to the substrate
Technical Information No. 0053 – Issue: April 2024
All suggestions and application instructions herein are based on our latest technical experience. Due to the wide variety of individual project conditions, we cannot be held responsible for their content
These instructions do not release the purchaser/applicator/consultant from his responsibility to determine the suitability of the product in consideration of the project characteristics. These instructions
are to be considered void when a new edition is released. We reserves the right to change the given data without further notice. Our general conditions of sale and delivery in their latest edition apply.
Caparol Paints L.L.C. - Saih Shuaib 4, Dubai Industrial Park, P.O. Box: 62182, Dubai, UAE, Tel: +971 43687600, Fax: +971 43687650 - [Link]
Technical Data Sheet
CapaFilex
Acrylic Co-Polymer Water Based Repairing Filler/Equalizer For Facades
For Exterior
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Certificates and Test Values*
DCLD Product Conformity certified
ESMA ECAS GREEN LABEL 5 Star Environmental Efficiency Rating certified
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council Conformity certified
ADCE certified civil supplier
*Additional certificates and approvals may available on request or could be arranged if required.
Surface Preparation
The substrate must be even, clean, dry, solid, sound/stable, and free from all substances that may prevent adhesion.
Remove unsound coatings of enamels, dispersion paints, synthetic renders/plasters and unsound mineral paint coatings.
Clean sound, adherent paint coatings dry or wet. Clean surfaces with organic growth (moss, algae and mild) by high
pressure water jet in compliance with the regulations. Treat the surfaces with CapaTox and allow drying thoroughly. Clean
surfaces soiled with industrial gases or soot by high pressure water jet and suitable cleaners in compliance with the
regulations. Adjust the substrate evenness of the planned, finer surface finish. If necessary, carry out additional substrate
levelling measures and repairs with suitable plasters/renders. Check existing coatings for their load-bearing capacity.
Remove any non-load bearing or structurally weak coatings. Any damaged areas or surface irregularities should be repaired
before application. Repairs must be well set and dried out. Damp or not fully cured substrates can lead to defects in
subsequent coats, such as blistering or cracks.
It is most important that substrates are correctly prepared prior to application of paint.
Mixing Paint
CapaFilex is single component water based product, should be mixed properly before application. The material can be
diluted with potable clean water only. Stir CapaFilex with a low-speed stainless steel agitator. Do not use mixers made of
aluminium - danger of discolouration. Use as little water as possible to achieve application consistency. Stir well before
application. If necessary adjust to working consistency with tap water up to max. 5 % or less as required achieving the
desired viscosity.
Diluting the material too much will make application more difficult and will result in poorer characteristics (e.g. hiding
power, colour shade). It´s strongly recommend to use the thinned paint in same shift and not to store for next day as there
are might chances of paint losing its characteristic’s, settling, formation and chances of bacterial contamination from
external sources. Hence recommended to estimate paint required for the shift and mix accordingly to avoid any problems.
Film Thickness and Spreading Rate (depending on surface condition and necessary layer thickness)*
Minimum Typical Maximum
Wet film thickness 160 485 805 µm
Dry film thickness 100 300 500 µm
Theoretical spreading rate 3.5 1.2 0.7 m²/kg
*Indicated rates are indicative per coat, due allowance and wastage factor should be considered in practical application. This indication does not take into
account usage for spilling or loss on site. The figure may also vary according to substrate or application conditions. The exact rate of consumption for your
particular project is best established by a trial application on site and executed by your desired applicator.
Drying Time (depending on surface condition and necessary layer thickness)*
Substrate temperature 10°C 25°C 40°C
Touch dry 4 2 1 h
Dry to over coat 16 8 4 h
Ready for stress 96 48 24 h
*The material cures physically by evaporation of water. Drying time generally related to air circulation, temperature, film thickness, no of coats and relative
humidity. The given data must be considered as guidelines per coat only. The actual drying time before recoating may be shorter or longer, depending on
film thickness, ventilation, humidity, underlying paint system, requirement for early handling and mechanical strength etc. The figures given are typical
with: Good ventilation (outdoor exposure or free circulation of air), typical film thickness, on coat on top of inert substrate and relative humidity 70%.
Technical Information No. 0053 – Issue: April 2024
All suggestions and application instructions herein are based on our latest technical experience. Due to the wide variety of individual project conditions, we cannot be held responsible for their content
These instructions do not release the purchaser/applicator/consultant from his responsibility to determine the suitability of the product in consideration of the project characteristics. These instructions
are to be considered void when a new edition is released. We reserves the right to change the given data without further notice. Our general conditions of sale and delivery in their latest edition apply.
Caparol Paints L.L.C. - Saih Shuaib 4, Dubai Industrial Park, P.O. Box: 62182, Dubai, UAE, Tel: +971 43687600, Fax: +971 43687650 - [Link]
Technical Data Sheet
CapaFilex
Acrylic Co-Polymer Water Based Repairing Filler/Equalizer For Facades
For Exterior
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Application Conditions
Substrate temperature should be min.5°C and at least 3°C above the dew point of the air. Suitable processing temperature
should between + 5°C to approx. 40°C for material, substrate, water and ambient air during application and curing. At
application below 10°C drying temperature will be significantly extended and spraying characteristics may be impaired.
Paint to be applied to suitable primed surface.
Do not apply during strong wind, fog, high relative humidity, and imminent rain or frost.
Do not apply or leave to dry in direct sunlight as this can lead to differences in gloss levels and even to slight cloudiness.
Application Equipment’s/Tools
Manually application by trowel, scrapper and putty knife
Typical Application Procedure*
Depending on the type and condition of the substrate it is necessary to apply consolidating, absorbency-regulating prime
coatings. On suitable mineral substrate it is necessary to apply an absorbency-equalizing and adhesion-promoting prime
coat with CapaAcryl Primer.
Allow thorough drying of priming/intermediate coats before further application.
Apply the 1st coat CapaFilex without dilution under use of trowel, scrapper, putty knife (spatula) and smoothing trowel
homogeneously to the complete surface. If necessary the material can be diluted by max. 5%. Allow to set for a short time
and smooth all burrs. CapaFilex can be sanded in dry condition. Allow surface to fully dry for minimum 8 hours, and then
repeat the 2nd coat to achieve good opacity and smoothness. Do not use thick layers or excessive layers to cover surface
undulations. It is suggested to use appropriate cementations mortar to rectify such defects. Sand/Abrade the surface
smooth with 220 grit abrasive paper and de-dust the surface before painting.
Optimum coating thickness: 0.25 – 0.3 mm. Coating thickness per work step: up to max. 0.5 mm. CapaFilex may be spread
out nearly to the base level.
Prime repaired areas before any further treatment according to the intended material system
Apply thoroughly a uniform layer during application and avoid overlapping that may be caused by stories of scaffolding.
To avoid lapping on large area surfaces, care should be taken to have a sufficient number of hands/craftsmen on the job
and to apply the material wet-on-wet without interruption.
* For system specific application instructions please refer to detailed MS (method statement) or specification.
Typical Paint System*
CapaFilex can be used on suitable exterior surfaces as follows:
Exterior surface standard typical paint system Coats
CapaAcryl Primer 1
CapaFilex 2
Suitable Top coat e.g. FlexoTop 2
CapaFilex must be top coated with suitable Caparol finish coat as required by specifications.
*Above mentioned paint system is for general guide line only, can be changed as per specification requirements. As it is impossible to list herein the wide
variety of substrates and their specific problems, please request our technical assistance in case of queries. We will provide appropriate working methods.
Important Note
The characteristic values stated are average values or approx. values. We use natural raw materials in our products, which
mean that the stated values can vary slightly in the same delivery batch; this does not affect the suitability of the product
for its intended purpose. Being natural products, the granular materials used in the filler, may occasionally cause slight
colour variation in the material. The surface smoothness profile is influenced by the chosen tool; hence always the same
type of smoothing tool should be used. CapaFilex coatings are unsuitable for application on horizontal surfaces exposed to
rain or moisture.
Technical Information No. 0053 – Issue: April 2024
All suggestions and application instructions herein are based on our latest technical experience. Due to the wide variety of individual project conditions, we cannot be held responsible for their content
These instructions do not release the purchaser/applicator/consultant from his responsibility to determine the suitability of the product in consideration of the project characteristics. These instructions
are to be considered void when a new edition is released. We reserves the right to change the given data without further notice. Our general conditions of sale and delivery in their latest edition apply.
Caparol Paints L.L.C. - Saih Shuaib 4, Dubai Industrial Park, P.O. Box: 62182, Dubai, UAE, Tel: +971 43687600, Fax: +971 43687650 - [Link]
Technical Data Sheet
CapaFilex
Acrylic Co-Polymer Water Based Repairing Filler/Equalizer For Facades
For Exterior
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Touching up surfaces is depending on many parameters and may be visible after drying.
Please note: It is recommended to use trained and experienced applicator to carry out texture coat works.
Colour Stability
The natural graining of the used small grains can become partially visible and appear may be as little darker grains in the
filler. Those effects are due to the basic appearance of a grain filled material and attest to the natural properties of the raw
materials used. This does not impair the quality and the functionality of the product.
It is not possible to give warranty for uniform white colour and freedom from stains due to chemical and/or physical curing
processes and fluctuations in the weather and different substrate conditions, e.g. uneven absorption behavior of the
substrate, different substrate moisture levels over the entire the surface, partially very different alkalinity/substances from
the substrate, direct solar radiation with sharply delineated shadowing on the freshly applied filler.
Storage and Handling
24 months when stored in warehouse conditions below 35°C in the original, unopened packs. The product must be kept in
in cool, dry well ventilated space and away from source of heat and ignition. Containers must be kept tightly closed and
always handle with care. Keep out of reach of children.
Health and Safety
Always ensure good ventilation during application and drying. Do not eat, drink or smoke while using the product. Do not
breathe vapors or spray when applying paint indoor by spray, wear proper air supplied breathing equipment’s. Respiratory
equipment’s must be suitable for the purpose and meet appropriates standards. When applying paint, it is advisable to
wear suitable eye protection, in case contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Remove splashes from skin, use soap and water or recognized skin cleaner. Do not use or store by hanging on a hook.
Materials and all related packaging must be disposed of in a safe way in accordance with the full requirements of the local
authorities. Do not allow product to enter into wadis, waterways, drains, watercourses and soil. Only completely emptied
containers should be given for recycling.
Material safety data sheet (MSDS) available on request.
Please also always refer to:
TDS No. 0606 Definition of Application Areas
Technical Information No. 0053 – Issue: April 2024
All suggestions and application instructions herein are based on our latest technical experience. Due to the wide variety of individual project conditions, we cannot be held responsible for their content
These instructions do not release the purchaser/applicator/consultant from his responsibility to determine the suitability of the product in consideration of the project characteristics. These instructions
are to be considered void when a new edition is released. We reserves the right to change the given data without further notice. Our general conditions of sale and delivery in their latest edition apply.
Caparol Paints L.L.C. - Saih Shuaib 4, Dubai Industrial Park, P.O. Box: 62182, Dubai, UAE, Tel: +971 43687600, Fax: +971 43687650 - [Link]