Tri-Art Foundation Gesso Primer – Acrylic Painting Ground

Prepare your painting surface with Tri-Art Foundation Gesso Primer, a versatile, quick-drying primer designed to create a suitable ground for acrylic, polymer, oil, casein, and water-based paints. Ideal for artists, students, and mixed-media creators, this gesso can be applied to almost any surface to help prepare it for painting.

Tri-Art Foundation Gesso can be applied using a brush, paint roller, or palette knife, making it easy to achieve a smooth or textured foundation depending on your artistic technique. For custom-coloured grounds, simply mix the gesso with acrylic or polymer colours to create a tinted surface tailored to your artwork.

Once dry, this gesso primer is resistant to light and water, remains elastic, and does not yellow. Its fast-drying formula makes it a practical choice for preparing surfaces in studios, classrooms, and home art spaces.

Product Features:

• Brand: Tri-Art

• Product: Foundation Gesso Primer

• Suitable Paint Types: Acrylic, polymer, oil, casein, and water-based colours

• Versatile Application: Suitable for almost any surface

• Application Methods: Brush, paint roller, or palette knife

• Custom Tinted Grounds: Mix with acrylic or polymer colours

• Drying Properties: Quick drying

• After Drying: Resistant to light and water, elastic, and non-yellowing

• Thinning: Can be thinned with water

• Cleanup: Clean tools with water before the gesso dries

• Recommended Application: Two coats

Directions for Use:
Ensure the surface is clean and free from dirt or oil before applying. Sand and/or clean contaminated surfaces as needed. Apply the gesso evenly using a brush, roller, or palette knife. Two coats are recommended; allow the first coat to dry before applying the second. Close the container immediately after use.

Choose Tri-Art Foundation Gesso Primer to prepare your painting surfaces and create a reliable foundation for a wide range of artistic techniques and mediums.