Caparol Haftprimer High Opacity Adhesion Primer & Undercoat

A high-opacity, water-based adhesion primer designed to provide superior grip and coverage on challenging surfaces. Ideal as a reliable undercoat for interior and exterior use, ensuring excellent durability and a flawless paint finish.

Product Overview

Caparol Haftprimer is a premium adhesion-promoting undercoat developed to prepare difficult and smooth surfaces for topcoats. With its high opacity, it effectively covers existing substrates while improving paint adhesion, ensuring lasting results. Suitable for both interior and exterior applications, this primer is versatile, easy to apply, and formulated for professional-quality finishes.

Coverage & Application

• Coverage: Approx. 8–10 m² per litre per coat (depending on substrate and application method)
• Coats required: 1 coat as a primer/undercoat
• Drying times: Touch dry in approx. 1–2 hours; recoatable after 6–8 hours
• Application methods: Brush, roller, or spray

Performance & Classification

• Opacity class: High opacity, excellent coverage
• Durability: Designed to improve adhesion and extend the lifespan of topcoats
• Moisture resistance: Suitable for interior and exterior environments

Recommended Surfaces

• Non-absorbent and smooth substrates such as glazed tiles, plastics, metals, and old paint coatings
• Ideal for difficult-to-paint surfaces requiring enhanced adhesion
• Suitable for both residential and commercial applications

Technical Details

• Base: Water-based
• Finish: Matt undercoat
• Colour: White, tintable if required
• VOC content: Low
• Available sizes: 0.75L, 2.5L, 10L
• Brand: Caparol

Key Features

• Superior adhesion on challenging surfaces
• High opacity for excellent coverage
• Suitable for interior and exterior use
• Quick-drying and easy to apply
• Low VOC and environmentally responsible
• Ensures a long-lasting and durable paint system

FAQ

Q: Does it need a topcoat?
Yes, Caparol Haftprimer is an undercoat and should be finished with a suitable paint system.

Q: Can it be used on tiles and plastics?
Yes, it is specially formulated for smooth and non-absorbent surfaces.

Q: Is it suitable for kitchens and bathrooms?
Yes, when overcoated with moisture-resistant topcoats.

Q: How many coats are needed?
Typically one coat is sufficient as an adhesion primer.

Q: Is it eco-friendly?
Yes, it is a water-based formula with low VOC content.

Downloads

• [Product Data Sheet (PDF)]
• [Safety Data Sheet (PDF)]

We can match virtually any colour from most major paint brands. Simply provide the brand name and colour name when placing your order. Our tinting system supports colours from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, Colourtrend, and many more.

Deep, vibrant, and dark colours may require additional pigment, so a colourant surcharge may apply. We’ll always contact you to confirm any extra charge before tinting your paint.

Ireland & Northern Ireland — 1–3 working days. Charged by total order weight, VAT included:

• Up to 30 kg — €6.99, or free on orders over €85
• 30–60 kg — €13.99
• 60–100 kg — €27.99
• Over 100 kg — pallet delivery €49.99

Great Britain — 2–4 working days. €13.95 up to 30 kg, then €27.90, €55.90 and €99.90 by the same weight steps. There is no free delivery to Great Britain.

Rest of Europe — non-liquid items only, from €11.75, priced by destination and weight at checkout. Paint and other liquids ship to Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain only.

Dispatch and collection — order before 12pm Monday to Friday and it ships the same day. Click & collect at Ballymount, Dublin 12 is free and often ready within the hour.

Returns — 14 days to change your mind and 14 more to send it back. Tinted paint is non-returnable once mixed.

• Technical Data Sheet (TDS) · PDF
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – Base W · PDF
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) – Base T · PDF