Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Pad 16x20 in - Travel Ready

In this review the Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Pad (16x20 in) is presented as a practical alternative to stretched canvases for painters who travel or teach. The single biggest reason to buy is the combination of a true double oil-primed linen surface and lightweight portability: ten 11 oz linen sheets in a slim pad that still gives oil paints the refractive, non-absorbent surface they need. For plein air painters, instructors and students who want authentic oil painting behavior without carrying multiple heavy frames, this pad simplifies packing and setup.

Key Features

• Double oil-primed linen: The pad uses a proper oil prime so oils sit on the surface and display better clarity and refractive quality than generic acrylic-primed papers.
• 11 oz medium-fine linen: The sturdy linen has a medium-fine tooth that supports varied oil techniques while retaining enough texture for detail work.
• Ten sheets per pad: Each pad contains 10 removable sheets, giving multiple supports in a footprint much smaller than a single 3/4 in canvas.
• Tape-mounted to stiff backing: Sheets are mounted to a durable backing board, so you can work on the pad directly without excessive flex or warping.
• Removable for custom panels: Sheets can be peeled off and adhered to wood or foam core to make custom panels for framing or heavier support.

Who It's For

The Centurion linen pad is ideal for plein air artists, workshop attendees, instructors and students who want the look and handling of linen without transporting multiple stretched canvases. Its portability makes it especially useful for travel painting, urban sketching sessions and short studies where convenience matters.

Those who should look elsewhere include painters seeking very large single supports or those who require pre-stretched framed canvases for gallery-ready presentation; this pad is built for study, travel and panel preparation rather than finished stretcher display.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Genuine oil-primed surface gives improved paint clarity and natural flow compared with standard canvas pads.
• Lightweight and compact: ten linen sheets fit in a pad far smaller than one framed canvas, simplifying travel and storage.
• Sturdy 11 oz linen with medium-fine tooth supports a variety of oil and alkyd techniques.
• Sheets can be removed and mounted to make custom panels for framing or heavier support.

Cons

• Not a pre-stretched framed canvas, so additional mounting is needed for traditional gallery stretching or display.
• Limited to 10 sheets per pad, so frequent heavy use will require multiple pads for large projects.

Specifications

Product	Oil primed linen pad
Sheet size	16 x 20 in
Sheets per pad	10
Linen weight	11 oz
Priming	Double oil-primed
Texture	Medium-fine tooth
Mounting	Tape mounted to stiff backing board

Our Verdict

The Centurion Deluxe Oil Primed Linen Pad is an excellent value for oil painters who need authentic oil surface behavior in a travel-friendly format. It is particularly well suited to plein air work, workshops and instructors who want reliable paintability and convenient storage; those needing gallery-ready framed canvases should plan to mount sheets to panels before final display.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the sheets be painted on while still on the pad?
Yes, the linen sheets are tape-mounted to a stiff backing so they can be used on the pad without excessive flex.

Are these sheets suitable for alkyd paints?
Yes, the double oil-primed surface is designed for both oil and alkyd paints and maintains non-absorbent, refractive qualities.

How can I prepare a sheet for framing?
Sheets can be removed and glued to wood or acid-free foam core panels to create a rigid support suitable for framing or stretching.