Winsor & Newton Galeria White Gesso Primer

Winsor & Newton Galeria White Gesso Primer - 1 Litre Acrylic primer for preparing surfaces for painting. Galeria gesso was created for stable surface preparation and can be used on a clean, porous surface. For 'tooth and mechanical adhesion,' plastic surfaces will require abrading ...Winsor & Newton Galeria White Gesso Primer - 1 Litre Acrylic primer for preparing surfaces for painting.

Galeria gesso was created for stable surface preparation and can be used on a clean, porous surface. For 'tooth and mechanical adhesion,' plastic surfaces will require abrading or sanding. Leather must be degreased (using methylated spirits/alcohol) and slightly abraded.

Gesso primer can be used straight from the pot and has excellent "tooth" for film adhesion because it is made from high quality acrylic resin with a good level of pigment strength. When working with oils, a minimum of two coats are required to reduce absorbency and increase film integrity. This is a high-quality gesso at a reasonable price.

Types of gesso primer: Black Gesso Primer – This gesso has a matt black finish for maximum colour contrast and can be used straight from the pot. To reduce absorbency and to boost the integrity of the paint film a minimum of three coats is recommended on canvas if used with oils. White Gesso Primer – Made from high quality acrylic resin with a good level of pigment strength, it can be used straight from the pot and has excellent “tooth” for film adhesion.

To reduce absorbency and to boost the integrity of the film a minimum of two coats is required if working with oils.