Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvas – 50.8 × 60.9 cm (20″ × 24″)

Looking for a canvas large enough for expressive strokes yet compact enough for a weekend project? The Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvas – 20″ × 24″ combines triple-primed 380 gsm unbleached cotton duck with a 38 mm gallery edge, giving you modern frameless presentation and rock-solid stability—no extra gesso, no costly frame. From alla-prima portraits to knife-textured florals and class demos, this canvas is ready the moment you peel the shrink-wrap.

Key Features at a Glance

20×24 deep-edge canvas – classic portrait/landscape ratio with real wall impact.

38 mm gallery profile – paint the sides, hang frameless, look professional.

380 gsm, 100 % cotton duck – high-density weave grips acrylics, oils & mixed media.

Triple-coated universal gesso – ready for brush, knife, pour or collage.

Kiln-dried pine stretchers – corners stay square when humidity spikes.

Corner keys included – re-tension after heavy impasto or resin layers.

Acid-free & archival – safe for collectors, exhibitions and long-term sales.

Shrink-wrapped with corner guards – pristine surface until inspiration strikes.

Why Artists Love This Canvas

Weekend-project size – generous for bold marks, manageable to finish in two sessions.

Content-creator friendly – fills the camera frame; deep edge photographs beautifully.

Deep edge = gallery presence – block the sides with a bold colour and skip the frame.

Art Shed tested – our tutors use this size for workshops and live demos.

Complete Your Setup

Easel Range – Find the perfect easel for you. 

Gloss Varnish – Seal and protect your finished artwork.

Mont Marte Premium Gesso 1 L – Add an extra coat if you love an ultra-slick surface.

Canvas Accessories – Get that show on the wall fast, no framing needed.

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Product Specs / Details

Canvas size: 50.8 × 60.9 cm (20″ × 24″)

Depth: 38 mm double-thick frame

Fabric weight: 380 gsm unbleached cotton duck, high-density weave

Primer: Triple-coated universal gesso (pH-neutral)

Frame timber: Kiln-dried pine, mitred corners, Mont Marte logo hot-stamped

Bracing: Not required at this size

Finish: Acid-free, double-row back-stapled

SKU: CMMD2024

Why Buy from Art Shed

Aussie family-owned & artist-run – we paint on these exact canvases.

Fast dispatch from Melbourne & Brisbane – parcels packed with care.

Candy Club rewards – earn points with every purchase.

30-day returns policy on eligible items — shop online, relax.

Real artist support – call, DM or live chat for tips.

Tips from the Shed

“Map your composition with a thinned acrylic wash first—this canvas drinks colour evenly. Mist the back lightly before varnish to keep that drum-tight bounce.” 

Real Reviews from Happy Artists

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I'm very pleased with the new heavier pine frames for Mont Marte Professional Series Canvas Double Thick - 50.8 x 60.9 cm. Gives a greater professional feel to the canvas."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I highly recommend Mont Marte double thick canvas. This product is very well made and the canvas is excellent quality. At this price you wouldn ۪t attempt to make your own.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Arrived pristine; no dents, no warp after humid week.”

FAQs

Do I need to gesso the Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvas – 50.8 × 60.9 cm before painting?

No—three factory coats of universal primer are already on. Add another only if you want an ultra-slick ground.

Can the Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvas – 50.8 × 60.9 cm handle resin and heavy impasto?

Yes. The 380 gsm cloth and 38 mm frame support moderate resin layers and thick knife textures without bowing.

Why choose a deep-edge canvas at this size?

A 38 mm profile gives medium-large works a contemporary gallery look—paint the sides and skip costly framing.

How should I store spare Mont Marte Premium Double Thick Canvases – 50.8 × 60.9 cm?

Keep them in shrink-wrap or stand vertically with cardboard spacers; avoid damp spots to maintain tension.

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