Premium Oil Ground for Oil and Alkyd Painting

Rublev Colours Titanium White Alkyd Ground is a blend of white pigments in alkyd for a semi-absorbent ground ideal for oil and alkyd painting. Formulated for priming non-absorbent rigid supports, such as ACM or copper, it can also be used on absorbent rigid supports, canvas mounted on rigid supports or stretched canvas. This premium oil ground has a high concentration of pigments, making it possible to achieve a smooth, less absorbent surface with just a few coats.

Key Characteristics

Our Titanium White Alkyd Ground has been carefully formulated to provide the essential characteristics required for a good ground. These include adhesion, flexibility, penetration control, a suitable surface for upper layers to adhere to, blister and crack resistance, and good application properties. The blend of pigments used has been carefully selected to provide a flexible, tough film with maximum opacity and a brilliant white surface.

Benefits of Using Alkyd Ground

The use of alkyd in our Titanium White Alkyd Ground offers several benefits. Alkyds dry quickly, forming a hard film that provides better adhesion to metal and other non-absorbent surfaces. This makes them ideal for use on ACM panels and other non-absorbent supports. Additionally, alkyds have better leveling properties, minimizing brush and knife marks, and provide good application properties.

Preparing Your Surface

To get the best results from our Titanium White Alkyd Ground, it's essential to prepare your surface properly. For ACM panels, remove the protective film, clean the surface with denatured ethyl or isopropyl alcohol, and scuff the surface with abrasive paper. For wood, lightly sand the surface to a smooth finish and remove wood particles with a lint-free cloth. Always follow the recommended application procedures for the best results.