Artists’ Stretched Canvas

Artists’ Stretched Canvas

The Artists’ Stretched Canvas is crafted from superior-quality, heavyweight 400gsm, acid-free, 100% cotton with a medium grain surface. It is triple-primed to provide a ready-to-use painting surface ideal for both oils and acrylics, ensuring excellent paint adhesion while preventing seepage through to the reverse.

The canvas is stretched over a heavy wooden frame, reinforced with additional cross bars in larger sizes for enhanced strength and stability. Staples secure the canvas at the back, creating clean edges, and wooden wedges are included to allow tension adjustment.

  • 400gsm heavyweight, medium grain, 100% cotton canvas
  • Triple primed and ready to use, suitable for oils and acrylics
  • Heavy wooden FSC® (FSC-C111372) certified stretcher bars with additional cross bar support in larger sizes
  • Back stapled for clean, professional edges
  • Ideal for professional artists and art students alike
  • Available in a variety of sizes
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FAQs

Canvas vs paper vs board: when to use each

Each surface behaves differently under paint.

Canvas is flexible and ideal for acrylic and oils. Paper is more versatile but less durable under heavy wet media. Boards provide rigidity and support detailed or layered work.

The choice depends on technique, permanence, and desired finish.

Selecting the right surface improves both control and longevity.

I didn’t receive any canvas wedges, where can I request them?

We are sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused. Please be aware that our smaller canvases do not come with wedges. If you would like to request wedges, please fill out our contact us form.

Am I able to order samples?

You are able to request samples on the mountboards, Murano, and Canford paper in the UK only.

Unfortunately, we do not send paint samples out, however, please do head to your nearest art store to take a look at the colours and products that we manufacture.

Please use the contact us form to request your mountboard, Murano, and Canford paper samples.

Do you test on animals or use animal-derived ingredients?

At Daler-Rowney, we do not test our products on animals.

Daler-Rowney does not use animal-derived ingredients in most colours and mediums it produces. The only exceptions to this are the pigment Bone Black (PBk9), Ox-Gall solution and Kandahar ink (Shellac).

Daler-Rowney does not use animal-derived ingredients in the manufacture of its paper and board ranges, with the exception of The Langton Prestige and Murano papers, which use gelatine.

Daler-Rowney does not use animal-derived ingredients in the manufacture of its synthetic hair brushes, and the only animal-derived ingredient in its natural hair brushes is the natural hair itself.

Daler-Rowney does not use animal-derived ingredients in the manufacture of its Simply Drawing and Sketching products except for the graphite leads in the Drawing Pencil Tube 22pcs Set and the Simply Sketching 40pcs Set which contain 5% of animal oil.

I have scanned the QR code on the back of the product packaging but it does not lead anywhere?

We previously had several QR codes on our packaging for our products, however, these links have now expired and we apologise for the inconvenience this may cause. Please take a look at our Discover section, YouTube channel, product or brand page to view more information on the purchased brands.

For Simply products, please visit our How-To’s to find the SimplyCreate how-to guides.

How do I find out more information about old products?

Please fill out the contact us form with as much information as possible to help us try to date the product. Attaching images via the URL field will also help greatly.

Please note: Old paintings with a Daler stamp on the back only indicate that they have used a Rowney mountboard, we will not be able to help with the artist or their subject.

How do I attach the canvas wedges?

To attach the canvas wedges, please watch the following video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvC_tHXiPss

What does FSC® mean?

FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council® ) is an independent, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests.

It is the leading catalyst and defining force for improved forest management and market transformation, shifting the global forest trend toward sustainable use, conservation, restoration, and respect for all. Search FSC® on our website to see our FSC®-certified (FSC-C111372) products.

Visit their website for more information: https://fsc.org.

What do the surface symbols mean on your paints?

The symbols represent where the paint can be used, for example, Canvas, Murals, Glass, Textiles, and Interior/Exterior. Please visit the colour charts on the individual product pages to view the full list.

You will need to use the correct primers and finishes for a selection of surfaces, i.e., murals will need a varnish to make them waterproof and a primer on most wall surfaces to get the full colour. We do always recommend trialling on a small area and testing first.

What is the advantage of using the products in the same collections for artists?

Using products from the same collection ensures colour consistency across your work, as the paints, papers, brushes and mediums are designed to work in harmony. Each product is developed to complement and enhance the performance of others in the range, enabling artists to achieve reliable and cohesive results.

Are your products EN71 compliant?

Daler-Rowney products are not EN71 compliant as they are aimed at adults.

For enquiries on products from other brands in the FILA Group, please contact the brand directly with the product in question.

What are the shelf lives of your paints?

Our products, when stored correctly have very long shelf lives – on average around 5-15 years. If you have any concerns about a product, please do contact us.

What levels are your products?

We have different ranges for different artistic expertise:

The Simply collection is for beginner artists and hobbyists

The Graduate collection is aimed at students.

The Aquafine, Georgia, System3 and FW collections are aimed at professional artists.

The Artists’ and Designer collections are our top-of-the-line artist ranges.

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