Gesso Primer | White 250ml
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Solid Solutions Gesso Primer White 250ml is a professional artist acrylic gesso primer for canvas and boards. This water-based gesso primer is fast-drying, non-toxic and offers excellent coverage with superb tooth, making it ideal for canvas, plywood, MDF, brick, plaster, paper and boards. Compatible with both acrylic paint and oil paints, it dries to a satin to matte finish and stays flexible. The 250ml size is handy for priming a few canvases or panels. Proudly Australian owned and made.
Product details
Colour
White
Size
250ml
Base
Water-based acrylic gesso
Finish
Dries satin to matte
Coats
2 for acrylic, 3+ for oil
Thinning
Up to 20% water or Flow Medium
Clean up
Soap and water
Made in
Australia
Key features
Professional artist grade
Superb tooth for paint grip
Fast drying
Non-yellowing
Flexible and durable once dry
Acrylic and oil paint compatible
Why use this gesso
Why prime canvas with gesso?
Gesso seals the surface so paint does not soak in unevenly, and gives it a fine tooth that acrylic and oil paint grip onto.
Acrylic gesso vs acrylic paint
Gesso is made to create tooth and controlled absorbency. Acrylic paint is made for colour, so it is not a substitute for a proper primer.
Surfaces you can prime
Stretched canvas
Canvas boards
Plywood
MDF
Timber panels
Paper & card
Plaster
Brick
How to apply gesso
1
Stir and prepare
Stir the gesso well. Make sure the surface is clean, dry and free of dust or grease.
2
Seal absorbent surfaces
On very absorbent surfaces such as raw MDF or timber, thin the first coat with up to 20% water or Solid Solutions Flow Medium.
3
Apply thin, even coats
Use a wide flat brush or foam roller and alternate the direction of each coat. Let each coat dry fully before the next.
4
Build the right number of coats
Two coats for acrylic painting, and a minimum of three for oil painting. Sand lightly between coats for a smoother finish.
FAQs
Clean up & storage
Clean up
Wash brushes, rollers and tools with soap and water while the gesso is still wet.
Stir before use
Stir well before each use for an even, consistent coat.
Storage
Keep the lid tightly closed between uses.
Gesso Primer | White 250ml