Pan Art Linen Canvas Roll | 400gsm White Primed | 84 Inch x 5m - Oil & Acrylic

Build large, lasting paintings on heavy linen with a clean white ground. This Pan Art 100% linen canvas roll is 400gsm, 84 Inch (213.4cm) wide and 5m long, with acid-free sizing and three coats of acrylic titanium gesso, so it stretches tight and takes oil and acrylic evenly from edge to edge.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Large studio paintings and commissions on heavy linen
• Thick oil or acrylic layers and palette knife work
• Wall sized pieces cut from one continuous width
• Several gallery canvases cut and stretched from one roll
• Work that needs a bright white ground under thin glazes

Compatibility

Works with: oil colours and acrylic colours, as the maker states.

Pairs well with: wooden stretcher frames, a staple gun, painting knives and colour mediums.

Not suitable for: watercolour or ink; if you want the natural linen colour to show, choose the 240gsm clear primed roll instead.

How to Use

1. Unroll the canvas on a clean, flat surface and let it relax for a few hours.
2. Measure and cut your piece, leaving about 5cm extra on every side for wrapping.
3. Lay the canvas primed face down and centre your stretcher frame on it.
4. Staple from the middle of each side outward, pulling the canvas evenly as you go.
5. Fold and staple the corners last, then check the surface for slack before you paint.

Before You Buy

• The canvas is not stretched. Stretcher frames, staples and tools are not included.
• It is sold as a full 5m roll; cut lengths are not available.
• The photos are shared with the 240gsm clear primed roll, which is why the linen looks beige there. This 400gsm roll has a white primed face.

You will Need

• acrylic colour tubes
• paint sets, including oil colours
• flat brushes

You may also like

• mediums, varnishes and gesso
• painting knives
• paint palettes
• easels

Frequently Asked Questions

How heavy is this linen canvas?
It is 400gsm, 100% linen, 84 Inch wide, which is 213.4cm, and 5m long.

How is this different from the 240gsm Pan Art linen roll?
This roll is 400gsm and white primed with titanium gesso. The 240gsm roll is lighter and clear primed, so its natural linen colour shows through.

Do I need to add gesso before painting?
No. It is already triple primed. Add a coat only if you want a smoother surface.

How is linen different from the cotton canvas rolls?
Linen is stiffer and holds its tension longer on the frame, which many oil painters prefer for large or lasting work. The Pan Art 480gsm cotton roll is softer, stretches easily and costs less. Pick linen for commissions and gallery pieces, cotton for practice and workshop canvases.