Golden Paintworks Introduces Two New Primers Completing the Third Element of the Theme, Scenic and Mural "Paint Sandwich"
November 03, 2025
Golden Paintworks (GPW), the architectural coatings division of Golden Artist Colors, Inc, is pleased to announce, after close to two years of R&D, the introduction of a Premium Clear Concrete Primer as well as a Premium Ultra White Primer. These two newest additions to the GPW product line-up make up the third layer of the increasingly prevalent and required theme industry standard of a 3-part primer, paint and UVLS topcoat system or as it is colloquially known, the "Paint Sandwich". This single-label, compatibility-tested system is designed to take the guesswork out of end-user Theme, Scenic, and Mural Artists' paint work. Assuring artists across all three painting disciplines that the three elements work together seamlessly and flawlessly.
From humble beginnings in a converted 20'x40' barn, Golden Artist Colors is pleased to celebrate its 45th year in business. Founded by Sam Golden in 1980, following a career as partner in Bocour Artist Colors, where Sam Golden is credited as being the first to suspend artist pigments in acrylic polymers, developing what we know today as acrylic paint. This gives GOLDEN more than 78 years' worth of institutional acrylic knowledge upon which to draw in our never-ending quest to improve the medium. Here is what some of our end-users have said about the GPW paint system, or the 3 layer “paint sandwich”:
“Golden Paintworks’ introduction of their new full-body, all-surface primer and their masonry primer, theme paint, and UV-stable clear coats—available in dead flat, satin, semi-gloss, and gloss—is an absolute game changer for the themed and scenic coatings segment. From rockwork to ride queues, having this complete, integrated system under one trusted label streamlines our workflow, ensures consistency across every substrate, and delivers exceptional durability and finish quality. This is a huge win for our team at Redbird Commercial Coatings.”
George Kidder, Director of Operations, Redbird Commercial Coatings
"I'm thrilled that Golden Paintworks has expanded their offerings to include a concrete primer, an ultra-white all-purpose primer, and clearcoats in a range of sheens. These additions allow me to specify a complete, cohesive system — from start to finish — using their already exceptional theme paints. The color palette is simply stunning: rich, vibrant, and expansive, with tones that elevate every surface they touch. As a contractor, it's critical to work with a manufacturer whose products are fully compatible, thoroughly tested, and backed by reliable technical support. Golden Paintworks delivers on all fronts."
Kirsten Ruhs, Owner, KirPaint, Inc.
“Having been a scenic painter for the last 10 years, I have preferred using one paint label system from start to finish on a project. Now, I can happily say that it is possible with the new primers from Golden Paintworks. Working now as a sales representative, I speak to painters, shop leads, managers, and art directors every day about the benefits of having a complete system from primer to clear coat. I am thrilled to be able to promote this label to people I work with closely, and to work with the GPW team themselves.”
Melissa Berger, Theme Park Maintenance Sales Rep, Lanco & Harris
Please visit goldenpaintworks.com for more information or contact Kevin Tobin at [email protected].
