Warhammer Colour Base paints — high-coverage foundation paints for creating bold, solid base coats on miniatures. Essential for every painter. Shop the full Base paint range at Loaded Dice, Barry, South Wales.
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Frequently Asked Question
Base paints are high-pigment paints designed for the first coat on your miniature. They provide excellent coverage over a primed surface and form the foundation that all subsequent painting builds upon.
Yes — Base paints work best over a primed surface. Spray undercoats like Chaos Black, Corax White, or Wraithbone prime the model and give the Base paint something to grip to, improving coverage and durability.
Most Base paints cover well in one to two coats over a spray primer. Very dark or light colours may benefit from two coats for a perfectly even finish.
Yes — add a small amount of water or medium to thin Base paints slightly for smoother application, especially when painting by hand. Avoid over-thinning as this reduces coverage.
Abaddon Black, Mephiston Red, Macragge Blue, Caliban Green, and Leadbelcher are among the most versatile Base paints and appear in painting guides for almost every Warhammer faction.
Yes — we stock the complete Warhammer Colour Base paint range in our Barry, South Wales shop and online at loadeddice.uk with fast UK dispatch.
