Aluminum composite panels
on the other hand are not affected by relative humidity so they do not create stress on paint layersArtefex Panels offer superior supports for your artArtefex Panels are lightweight but rigid and durable aluminum composite material (ACM)two strong sheets of aluminum bonded to a solid polyethylene core.InquiryIf painting directly on them
you want to use soft brushes like Rosemarys Masters Choice line or a sable brush at least for the first passThe Natural Pigments site says the following about preparing the panelsPREPARING THE PANEL FOR MOUNTING AND PAINTING Note Use only the coated side of the panel for painting and mounting.InquiryArtefex ACM panels offer a superior support for painting and mounting compared to wood panels because ACM panels have very low response to environmental changes
such as relative humidity (RH) and temperatureThis is a professional panel for painting when primed with acrylic alkyd or oil based primers or for mounting canvas and paper.InquiryMy oil painting Parade Rest was done on a gessoed ACM panelIf you're an preparing the panel for oil paint then you're good to go! You can sand the texture down if you like
you can paint directly on the gessoed surface or if you have a preferred oil painting ground now is the time to add it.Inquiry