Gesso Primer from Lefranc & Bourgeois 500ml

Lefranc Bourgeois White Gesso Primer 500 ml – Universal painting ground

Lefranc Bourgeois White Gesso Primer 500 ml is a ready-to-use universal ground formulated for preparing a wide range of painting surfaces. It creates an even, matt and well-adhering foundation that can subsequently be painted with acrylics, oils and other compatible artists’ colours. Applying a suitable ground helps control the absorbency of porous materials and provides a reliable surface on which colours can be developed.

The white gesso can be applied to clean, dry and grease-free supports such as canvas, paper, board, wood, stone and plaster. This makes it useful for many studio and craft applications, from preparing a new stretched canvas to priming a wooden panel, decorative object or mixed-media surface. Its opaque white colour provides a neutral starting point and helps cover darker or unevenly coloured materials.

The formula is based on acrylic resin and contains calcium carbonate. This component contributes to the matt, opaque and lightly textured character of the dry surface, giving subsequent layers of paint a suitable degree of grip. Once dry, the primer creates a flexible, non-yellowing white coating. The neutral surface allows painted colours to appear clean and prevents the original colour of the support from interfering unnecessarily with the artwork.

Lefranc Bourgeois Gesso is supplied ready to use and should not be diluted. It should also not be mixed with turpentine or oil colour. Apply it using a broad brush, paint roller or suitable painting knife. One or more thin coats can be used, depending on the absorbency and texture of the original surface. Allow each coat to dry before applying the next one. Under normal conditions, a layer dries in approximately 30 minutes, although temperature, humidity, surface type and application thickness may affect the actual time.

After the gesso has dried completely, it can be sanded. Sanding helps reduce brush marks, small imperfections and excessive texture. For a particularly smooth painting ground, apply several thin coats and sand lightly between them. Artists who prefer a more expressive surface can deliberately retain brush marks or apply the gesso with a knife to produce visible texture.

Brushes, rollers and other equipment should be cleaned with water immediately after use. Once dried, the acrylic-based primer becomes difficult to remove from tools and clothing. Close the container securely after every session and protect it from frost during storage.

The 500 ml pot provides a practical quantity for several canvases, panels or small to medium-sized creative projects. It is a dependable studio essential for artists who want to prepare their own surfaces and control the colour, absorbency and texture of the painting ground.

2. Benefits

• Universal white primer for painting surfaces
• Suitable as a ground for acrylic and oil colour
• Can be used on canvas, paper, board, wood, stone and plaster
• Ready to use directly from the container
• Provides reliable adhesion on clean, grease-free surfaces
• Dries to a matt, opaque white finish
• Flexible and non-yellowing formulation
• Dries in approximately 30 minutes
• Can be sanded after drying
• Allows both smooth and deliberately textured finishes
• Helps reduce excessive absorption by porous supports
• Tools can be cleaned with water immediately after use
• Practical 500 ml container

3. Specifications and important details

• Product name: Lefranc Bourgeois White Gesso Primer 500 ml
• Product number: 300658
• EAN: 3013643006589
• Brand: Lefranc Bourgeois
• Product type: gesso/universal painting primer
• Colour: white
• Volume: 500 ml
• Base: acrylic resin
• Finish: matt and opaque
• Property: non-yellowing
• Application: ready to use
• Dilution: do not dilute
• Drying time: approximately 30 minutes
• Sandable: yes, once completely dry
• Suitable paints: acrylic and oil colour
• Surfaces: canvas, paper, board, wood, stone and plaster
• Cleaning: clean equipment immediately with water
• Do not mix with: turpentine or oil colour
• Storage: keep securely closed and protect from frost