Gessoed 1/8 Hardboard Panels T range of gesso panels on the market today range from almost glassy smooth to very textured. Richeson spent two years in the development of our Gesso Panels, resulting in a strong warp-resistant tempered panel. these panels are coated with a high quality acrylic gesso using a two coat waterfall system for the perfect lightly toothy finished surface. This surface will not separate from the panel but bonds perfectly, making it the perfect panel for all painters - professional as well as students."