BaseCAPS
BaseCAPS from SWT Group is an easy to apply, cost effective stain-blocking primer for white silicone topcoats, typically applied to asphaltic roofing materials. Specifically designed for the roofing industry, this water based acrylic primer is a ready-to-apply 1K product which prevents asphalt staining and yellowing. When used as a primer for silicone top coat applications, BaseCAPS matches the performance of industry leading 2K epoxy primers but at a lower cost and significantly easier application process as confirmed through Xenon-Arc testing.
Product families
Applications
- Primers & Lacquers
Product Families
- Primers & Sealers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- BaseCAPS
- Features
Cost Effective, Excellent Substrate Adhesion, Fast Drying, Flexible, Good Non-Yellowing Properties, Good Stability, Good Stain Resistance, High Performance, Low Viscosity
- Product Type
1K (1 component) Coating, Primer, Waterborne Coating; 1K (1 component) Coating; Primer; Waterborne Coating
- Markets
- Printing & Packaging
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- HIGHLIGHTS
With BaseCAPS, your roof can be ready for a silicone topcoat in as little as 2 hours after application, compared to a typical 24 hour downtime when using epoxy primers. Its superior flexibility provides protection against damage by snow, rain, hail and maintenance foot traffic.; 1K ready-to-spray formula; Promotes inter-coat adhesion for silicone topcoats; Superior stain blocking and bleed resistance
- Ready to Use Product Features
- Cost Effective
- Excellent Substrate Adhesion
- Fast Drying
- Flexible
- Good Non-Yellowing Properties
- Good Stability
- Good Stain Resistance
- High Performance
- Advantages
One Component - no need for mixing two materials and no pot life issues.; Ease of Use - Stable, low viscosity product that applies quickly and easily; Adhesion – Superior adhesion to bituminous substrates,; Stain Resistance- Excellent stain blocking characteristics at lower film builds .; Faster Dry Time- BaseCAPS can be top coated 2 hours after application
