Acrylic Primers

What is acrylic priming paint?

An acrylic primer undercoat also called finishing surfacer is a specialized acrylic priming paint employed to prepare the model's surface prior to applying any color. Its primary functions encompass surface preparation, promoting adhesion, enhancing color vibrancy, enabling texture control, ensuring compatibility with acrylic paints, and offering a protective layer. The choice of primer color (e.g., black, gray, white) is contingent on the desired color scheme and final appearance of the model. Proper application of your finishing surfacer is an essential step in achieving a high-quality, enduring paint job and serves as the basis for subsequent layers to attain the desired outcome for your project.

What are the purposes of acrylic primer undercoat?

While spray-on acrylic primer is the most common choice, miniature painters may also use brush-on or airbrush primers for specific projects or when they require more control over the application. Ultimately, the choice of primer depends on the painter's preferences, the type of miniature being painted, and the desired results, but spray-on acrylic primers are widely favored for their convenience and effectiveness in preparing miniatures for painting.