The difference between acrylic & oil primed canvas

Stretching your Budget with Knowledge on Stretched Canvas

What is universally primed or using oil primed surfaces if I paint in oil?

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Amy will provide the lowdown on stretched canvas, to help you get the right surface for your artwork, and more bang for your buck when shopping.

Get the right surface for your artwork

Acrylic and oil primed canvas refer to the type of primer applied to the canvas surface before painting. The choice of primer depends on the type of paint you intend to use and the desired effects you want to achieve.

Acrylic-Primed Canvas: Acrylic-primed canvas has a primer that is specifically formulated for acrylic paints. It consists of an acrylic polymer that provides a slightly absorbent and toothy surface, allowing the acrylic paint to adhere well.

Acrylic-primed canvas is designed to work best with acrylic paints. The primer’s formulation ensures good adhesion, prevents paint from sinking into the canvas fibers, and helps the paint maintain its vibrant colors.

Oil-primed canvas has a primer specifically designed for oil paints. The primer is typically made of an oil-based mixture, such as linseed oil, which creates a durable and smooth surface.

Oil-primed canvas is ideal for oil paints as it provides a stable surface for the paint to adhere to. The oil-primed surface typically offers a smoother texture, which can be beneficial for achieving certain painting styles or creating fine details.

Summary
Most artists paint on stretched canvas, yet few would be able to tell you much about what they were using and why if hard pressed.

What is the canvas weight, and what does it mean? Why are there different woods for stretchers? What construction makes a good stretcher? What is the difference between acrylic and universal priming, and is there one? Why should I consider using oil primed surfaces if I paint in oil? What is stretched linen canvas, and what makes it different than cotton?

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All Stretched Canvas Presented in Live Event

Value Acrylic Primed Cotton Canvases:

89049 Creative Inspirations ⅝” deep Stretched Canvas 5 pack; 8×20”
85977 Practica Cotton Stretched Canvas 11×14″ ⅝” deep, Super Value 2 Pack
85977A Practica Cotton Stretched Canvas ⅝” Deep, 11×14” Box of 20
87259 Practica Black Stretched Canvas ⅝” deep, 11×14” 2 Pack

Mini Primed Cotton Canvases:

83854 The Edge All Media Cotton Gallery Canvas Mini, 1 ½” deep, 4×4” (Pack of 9)
87299 Ultra Mini Set of 1 Easel w/2×2” Canvas – Natural Easel
86382 Ultra Mini Set of 2 Easels w/2 Stretched 3×3” Canvases – Black Easel
83859A Paramount Ultra Mini Canvas Box of 100 2×3”

Artist’s Acrylic/Universal Primed Cotton Canvases:

75431 Yes! All Media Cotton Canvas ¾” deep, 9×12” (single)
57233 The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas 16×20″,11/16” deep (single)
57237 The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas, 16×20” 1 ½” deep (single)
62636 The Edge All Media Cotton Canvas, 16×20” 2 ½” deep (single)
83825 Paramount Bulk Canvas Box of 20, 11×14” ¾” depth
14339A Fredrix Canvas 8” Round, Box of 6
14338A Fredrix Canvas 6×8” Oval, Box of 6

Professional Acrylic/Universal Primed Cotton Canvases:

77855 Paramount Professional Gallerywrap Canvas 12×12″, 13/16” deep (single)
V04416A Fredrix Dixie PRO Series Stretched Canvas 9×12”, ⅞” deep (box of 5)

Professional Acrylic/Universal Primed Linen Canvases:

66840 Centurion LX Universal Primed Linen Canvas, 12×16”, ¾” deep (single)
73723A Centurion DLX Universal Primed Linen Canvas 12×16″ , 1 ½” deep (Box of 3)
88503 Paris Acrylic Primed Artist’s Linen Canvas (Single), 16×20”
75387 Senso Clear Primed Linen Canvas 16×20″, ¾” deep (single)
75384 Senso Clear Primed Linen Canvas ¾” deep 11×14” (single)

Oil Primed Linen Canvases: