Archiva-Seal™: Only by Ampersand

You’ve probably wondered what makes an Ampersand panel the best choice among all the wood panels out in the market? One of the key features that sets Ampersand apart is our Archiva-Seal™ technology. Ampersand uses our patented Archiva-seal™ to completely isolate the wood tannins and lignin from the priming and painting layers.

This eliminates support induced discoloration (SID) and yellowing over time. Archiva-Seal™ ensures that you’re working on an acid-free surface! Sealing and then priming as two separate steps is required any time you paint on wood.

Here’s a piece of raw, uncoated hardboard. And here’s a piece of hardboard prepared with Ampersand's Archiva-Seal™. We’ll apply acrylic gesso to both pieces and let them dry. See the color difference between the raw board (left) and the Archiva-Sealed board (right)?

The yellowing is SID (support-induced discoloration) and it continues over time. Sealing wood correctly is essential to preventing the natural tannins and lignin in wood from leaching into a painting, turning it yellow.

 Only Ampersand uses Archiva-Seal™ to ensure your paintings won’t yellow over time due to support-induced discoloration.

Archiva-Seal: Exclusively on Ampersand Panels

• • Isolates the wood tannins and lignin from the priming and painting layers
  • Ensures acid-free surface
  • Prevents Support-Induced Discoloration (SID) and yellowing
• Sealing and priming are necessary steps when painting on wood.