SUBSTRATES

All our products are mounted with Beva – Beva prevents acidic migration from the substrate from penetrating into the linen

Gatorfoam Panels

Gatorfoam panels are the perfect choice for an artist. They are a lightweight, manmade wood-polystyrene product that has an inert acidic content of 6.5~7.0 pH—inert meaning they will not become more acidic over time. They are less acidic than hardboard! The panels are waterproof and handle all types of weather with ease. Whether you’re in rain, snow, or in the heat, the panels hold up quite well. The standard panel is 3/16” thick or a 1/2” panel is used for sizes 18”x24” and above. Raw unmounted Gatorfoam is also available in standard or custom sizes.

Baltic Birch

We offer our linens mounted on 1/8” and 1/4” Baltic Birch. We seal the back of the panels with triple coat of Polyurethane. This seals the wood from moisture and minimizes warping (wood still has the tendency to warp). This also adds protection and quality for the archival concerns of your artwork.

Multimedia - Acid Free

Linens are available mounted on multimedia. These panels are great for traveling when weight and space are a concern. Multimedia is only 1/32” thick and rigid enough to work as a plein air panel. Multimedia by itself makes a great surface for artwork of nearly any media. This is a versatile product whether it’s mounted or used alone.

Dibond Deluxe museum grade panels

Dibond is a sturdy archival aluminum composite material made of two lightweight sheets with a thermal plastic core. It is coated with polyester paint to prevent oxidation. This panel line is conservator recommended. These come in our standard 4MM thickness. Your choice of linen can be mounted on these.

Adhesive – BEVA is an acid free barrier

Our adhesive is BEVA. It is totally compatible with the size used on linens. It is designed specifically for art conservation. It is heat or solvent reversible. The linen will be preserved and if the support is damaged the linen can be removed and remounted to a new surface by a conservator. Reactivation with heat begins at about 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Care must be taken to avoid loosening the linen. It is advised not to leave panels in car windows or trunks for extended periods of time.

Sample Packs – Gatorfoam only

Each sample pack has 6 linen types in a choice of a standard size. The panels are offered in 6x8 sets up to 12x16 sets. The linen types in each pack are C13, C15, 350DP, 359, A600 and A280. Singles in other linens or substrates are available to purchase.

Linens

All linens are double primed except Claessens C15

Oil Primed Belgian Linens and Cotton

El Greco Cotton
El Greco Cotton is triple primed with gesso and is quick drying for oil color paintings. Superb for watercolors and thinned acrylics. Beautiful non-mechanical hand primed surface that is heavy weight, 490 gram, tight, medium grain cotton duck.

L280 & A280
Belgian sun bleached linen that has the option of two different oil priming’s – Lead or Alkyd. It’s a smooth to medium weave…just slight bit of texture.

NTL219
This is custom lead primed linen. It is smooth portrait grade linen with an irregular weave.

L600 & A600
This is a custom portrait linen with the option of Lead or Alkyd priming. It has a weave with a silky smooth finish. This is perfect for fine detail paintings.

Claessens Linens - All Claessens linens have titanium zinc oil priming.

C13
Double primed portrait grade

C12
Double primed slightly more texture than C13

C15
Single primed medium tooth

C66
Double primed slightly more texture than C15

350DP
Alkyd primed medium coarse tooth. 350DP is the most textured linen we offer. This priming is slightly absorbent.

359
Alkyd primed fine to medium tooth.

Acrylic Primed Linens

These are our only linens that are compatible with acrylic gesso or acrylic paints.

AC14
This is a fine to medium tooth with an irregular weave

AC600
This is a smooth portrait grade Belgian Linen.

Custom Products

Custom Size Panels

We can make any size panel up to 48”x96” in most substrates. Raw Gatorfoam, Birch, Dibond and Multimedia are available.
Call us for pricing.

Custom Linens Mounted

If you have linen that you like to use and it isn’t one of our standard offerings send us your linen roll (no small pieces please) and we can mount it for you on one of our substrates. Call for a price quote.

Shipping and Handling

Shipping and handling charges are 10% of the order or a minimum of $12.50. Additional charges will apply for panels 18x24 or larger. Shipping outside the continental U.S. will have additional charges. Express shipping is available – call us for quotes. Delivery times can vary depending on customer demand. We will make every effort to meet your panel needs.

Returns

Custom sizes are not returnable – 25% restocking fee for any standard size. Panels must be returned in original package.

All payments are due at the time of shipment.

Price are subject to change without notice.