Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Canvas Panels - Mixed Size 24 Pack

Our review of the Centurion Deluxe Professional Oil Primed Linen Canvas Panels finds them best suited to artists who demand archival performance and a true oil-primed surface. These panels deliver a stable, medium-weight linen with an exclusive OP enhanced oil priming that chemically bonds with oil paints for excellent color retention and blending. The mixed 24-pack simplifies studio work and travel by including multiple sizes on rigid 3mm MDF board so painters can focus on technique rather than surface preparation.

Key Features

• Oil primed linen: The exclusive OP enhanced oil priming provides a non-absorbent surface that keeps oil paint on the surface for easier blending and richer color depth.
• Archival materials: Acid-free, archival linen and priming improve longevity so finished work resists deterioration over time.
• Mixed pack convenience: The bundle includes 12 of 5x7 in, 6 of 8x10 in and 6 of 9x12 in panels for varied compositions without buying separate packs.
• Rigid support: Panels are mounted on 3mm 1/8 in MDF wood board to minimize warping and to provide a stable painting plane.
• Travel friendly: At roughly one quarter the depth of a 3/4 in stretched canvas, these panels save space and weight when transporting work or painting plein aire.

Who It's For

The Centurion Deluxe linen panels suit professional and serious hobbyist oil painters who value archival quality and a true oil-primed surface for color fidelity and blending. They are especially useful for commissioned work, studies, plein aire painting and any situation where a stable, non-warping support is needed.

Less experienced painters who prefer universal or acrylic-primed surfaces, or artists needing a deep-stretched canvas for gallery framing, may want a different product; these panels are shallow and designed for board-style mounting and storage rather than deep-stretch framing.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• True oil priming enhances color retention and makes blending more reliable than semi-absorbent universal grounds.
• Archival, acid-free linen and quality priming for longevity of finished paintings.
• Mixed-size pack and thin profile make storage and travel much easier for working artists.
• Rigid 3mm MDF backing reduces warping compared with thin unstretched linens.

Cons

• Shallow 3mm board thickness is not suitable when a deep stretcher frame or traditional gallery-wrapped edge is required.
• Specialized oil priming means these panels are optimized for oil and alkyds rather than water-based mediums.

Specifications

Brand	Centurion
Surface	11oz. oil primed linen with OP enhanced priming
Backing	3mm 1/8 in MDF wood board
Pack contents	12 x 5x7 in, 6 x 8x10 in, 6 x 9x12 in (24 panels)
Weight and texture	Medium weight linen with medium texture
Longevity	Acid-free archival materials for long-term stability

Our Verdict

The Centurion Deluxe oil primed linen panels are a smart choice for oil painters who want professional archival surfaces and reliable color behavior without the bulk of stretched canvases. For studio work, plein aire studies and commissioned pieces they offer excellent value because of the enhanced oil priming, mixed sizes and travel-friendly format.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these panels suitable for oil painting?
Yes, they are specifically oil primed with an exclusive OP enhanced priming and are optimized for oil and alkyd paints.

Will these panels warp over time?
The linen is mounted to 3mm MDF board to minimize warping, but proper storage and humidity control are still recommended for best longevity.

What sizes are included in the pack?
The set contains twelve 5x7 in panels, six 8x10 in panels and six 9x12 in panels for a total of 24 panels.