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NAAP Black - Michael Harding
PrimerPBk9
PBk9

NAAP Black

NAAP · 75ml · 500ml · 1L, 1L, 2.5L, 5L

Opaque black ground. Use alone for a dark, dramatic primed surface.

Technical Summary

NAAP Black is a single-pigment Michael Harding primer made with PBk9.

It is opaque.

Code
NAAP
Pigment Index
PBk9
Contents
PBk9
Sizes
75ml · 500ml · 1L, 1L, 2.5L, 5L
Opacity
Opaque
Toxicity
Non-Toxic
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) →
PBK9 · Pigment History →
Colour Science

Pigment composition

NAAP Black is a coloured Non-Absorbent Acrylic Primer. The data below describes the colouring pigment(s) used to tint the primer ground.

PBK9
Ivory / Bone Black
ChemistryCarbonised bone
ToxicityNon-toxic.
PBK9 pigment entry →

Primers are formulated for ground preparation rather than fine-art painting. Pigment data is drawn from the Michael Harding pigment encyclopaedia.

Pigment Behaviour

Tint · Tone · Shade · Glaze

Preview how NAAP Black behaves when mixed, toned, shaded and glazed. Each swatch is computed from the masstone using a perceptual subtractive model - an approximation for guidance, not a formulation guarantee.

Masstone swatch
Masstone

NAAP Black straight from the tube.

Undertone
#cdcdce

A thin wash over white.

Tint
#59595a

Mixed with Titanium White.

Tone
#404040

Mixed with a mid neutral grey.

Shade
#1a1a1b

Darkened with a chromatic black.

Glaze
#aaaaab

A thin transparent film over white.

Guide to Use

Guide to Use: Apply as a first primer or over acrylic-primed surfaces. Suitable for MDF or other lightly sanded supports to improve adhesion. No size or PVA is required beneath. Apply 1-3 coats using a brush or roller, either undiluted or diluted with up to 20% water to adjust texture and handling. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes drying between coats, though 24 hours is recommended for best results and stability. Do not apply over rabbit skin glue, oil primers, oil paint, or wide weft canvas. Tutorial available via QR code.

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NAAP Black: Questions & Answers

What pigment is used in NAAP Black?

NAAP Black is made with PBk9.

Is NAAP Black a single-pigment colour?

Yes. NAAP Black uses a single pigment (PBK9), so its behaviour stays consistent and predictable on the palette.

Is NAAP Black transparent or opaque?

NAAP Black is opaque.

How should NAAP Black be used?

Guide to Use: Apply as a first primer or over acrylic-primed surfaces. Suitable for MDF or other lightly sanded supports to improve adhesion. No size or PVA is required beneath. Apply 1-3 coats using a brush or roller, either undiluted or …

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