Amsterdam Gesso White 1001

Amsterdam Gesso is a professional-grade primer designed to prepare virtually any surface for your creative projects. By creating a uniformly absorbent and subtly textured surface, it ensures optimal paint adhesion and prevents binders from sinking into the substrate. Whether you are working with acrylics or oils, this gesso provides a durable, archival foundation that protects your support and enhances the brilliance of your colors.

Key Features and Material Benefits

• Universal Adhesion: Offers an exceptional grip for both acrylic and oil paints, ensuring long-term structural integrity for your artwork.
• Color Range Versatility: Available in White (for classic brightness), Black (for dramatic, high-contrast under-paintings), and Transparent (to preserve the natural wood grain or raw canvas texture).
• Multi-Surface Preparation: Ideal for standard absorbent grounds like canvas (linen, cotton), wood, plywood, cardboard, and paper.
• Mural-Ready Protection: Formulated to serve as a reliable primer for indoor or outdoor murals on alkaline surfaces such as concrete, stucco, and brick.
• Custom Tinting: Can be seamlessly intermixed with other Amsterdam gessos or colored directly using acrylic paints to create a custom-toned background.
• Waterproof and Durable: Dries to a completely waterproof finish that stands the test of time.

Application and Usage Guidelines

• Surface Preparation: Ensure your substrate is completely free of dust, grease, and loose debris before application.
• Texture Control: For a smooth surface, thin the gesso with a small amount of water and apply in multiple thin, cross-hatched layers, sanding lightly between coats. For an expressive background, apply a single thick coat using a palette knife or heavy brush to build physical texture.
• Working Temperature: For proper film formation and curing, always apply the gesso at temperatures above 18°C (64°F).
• Clean-Up: No harsh chemicals required; simply clean your brushes, rollers, or stencils with warm water and soap immediately after use.
• Storage: Always store the container in a climate-controlled environment that is strictly free of frost to preserve the chemical binder.

Technical Specifications

• Product Line: Amsterdam Acrylic Auxiliaries
• Product Type: Primer / Gesso
• Binder: 100% Acrylic Resin
• Finish: Matte, absorbent
• Solubility: Water-soluble when wet; water-resistant when dry
• Available Variants: White, Black, Transparent