Primers

Primer creates a surface that helps paint bond more effectively to your model, improving durability, coverage, and overall finish.

It also helps prevent paint from chipping during handling and gameplay.

We offer spray primers, airbrush primers, brush-on primers, and specialty surface primers suitable for plastic, resin, metal, and other hobby materials.

Product availability varies depending on current inventory.

Black primer creates deep shadows, white primer produces brighter colours, while grey offers a balanced starting point for most paint schemes.

Many painters also choose coloured primers to match specific armies or projects.

Yes. Most hobby primers are formulated to adhere to plastic, resin, metal, and many other modelling materials.

Always check the product description for recommended surfaces and preparation instructions.

Our selection includes primers from leading hobby brands such as AK Interactive, Vallejo, Green Stuff World, Army Painter, Citadel, and other trusted manufacturers.

We regularly expand our range as new products become available.

Yes. Airbrush primers are formulated for use through an airbrush, while aerosol primers are ready to use directly from the spray can.

Both provide excellent adhesion when applied correctly.

Absolutely. Once the primer has fully cured, you can apply acrylics, enamels, lacquers, contrast paints, speed paints, and other hobby paints according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

A properly primed model is easier to paint and produces more consistent results.

Yes. Using primer is one of the simplest ways for new hobbyists to achieve better painting results and improve the longevity of their finished models.

It's considered an essential first step for most miniature and model painting projects.

Yes. We ship hobby primers and a wide range of paints, tools, and modelling supplies throughout Canada.

Please note that some aerosol spray primers may have shipping restrictions depending on destination and carrier.

Tistaminis offers a carefully selected range of high-quality primers for miniature painters, scale model builders, and hobbyists of every skill level.

Whether you're preparing Warhammer miniatures, historical models, Gunpla, or terrain, our primer collection provides the ideal starting point for your next project.