The Army Painter Matt Black Colour Primer Spray 400ml

The Army Painter Matt Black Colour Primer Spray

The foundation of countless legendary armies. The Army Painter Matt Black Colour Primer Spray is the definitive black primer for miniature painting — a deep, true matt black that primes and basecoats your models in a single step, creating the perfect dark foundation for metallic NMM techniques, dark colour schemes, and any army where shadow and contrast are the heart of the aesthetic.

Black primer is the most versatile and widely used primer in the hobby. It naturally deepens recesses, makes metallics pop, and gives every colour applied over it a richer, more saturated quality — while the ultra-fine pigment formula ensures every sculpted detail on your miniatures remains crisp and visible.

Key Features

• Deep, true matt black — no sheen, no blue or brown bias, just clean, flat black coverage
• Colour primer and basecoat in one — prime and base your models simultaneously to save time
• Ultra-fine acrylic pigment preserves crisp surface detail on plastic, resin, and metal miniatures
• Precision nozzle for even, controlled spray coverage with no clogging or pooling
• Fast-drying formula — ready to paint within minutes
• 100% compatible with the full Warpaints Fanatic range and all acrylic miniature paints
• 400ml can — sufficient for priming a full army

Usage Tips

• Shake well for at least 2 minutes before use
• Apply in a well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15–25°C
• Spray from approximately 25–30cm in short, sweeping passes
• Avoid spraying in humid or damp conditions to prevent frosting

Perfect For

Dark power armour, black robes, NMM metallic techniques, grimdark and contrast-heavy colour schemes, and any army where a dark foundation sets the tone. The go-to primer for Black Templars, Raven Guard, Death Guard, Nighthaunt, and any Warhammer 40K or Age of Sigmar army built around a dark, brooding palette — as well as the preferred undercoat for metallic and NMM painters across all systems.

From The Army Painter — trusted by hobbyists worldwide for reliable, high-quality colour primers that set every paintjob up for success.