Games Workshop Citadel Medium Texture Spreader

The Right Tool for a Cleaner Base

Anyone who has tried spreading texture paste with the wrong tool knows the frustration — scraped knuckles, uneven coverage, and product piled up where it shouldn't be. The Citadel Medium Texture Spreader is purpose-built for applying Citadel Technical texture paints like Astrogranite, Stirland Mud, and Agrellan Earth. Its angled, flat blade lets you scoop, spread, and shape with control, pushing texture into corners and around model feet without disturbing detail. The medium size hits the sweet spot for standard 25mm to 50mm bases — substantial enough to cover ground quickly, precise enough to work around obstacles.

Built for the Basing Workflow

Texture paints are thick, and an ordinary brush isn't the right applicator. The Citadel Texture Spreader is made from durable plastic with a flat, flexible blade that picks up an appropriate amount of material and deposits it evenly. It cleans easily between sessions with a damp cloth or quick rinse before the paint cures. For hobbyists who base large batches of models at once — a common and efficient practice — having a dedicated spreader keeps the process fast and consistent. It works equally well with sand-and-PVA basing methods and with other thick hobby pastes beyond the Citadel range.

Who Should Pick This Up

New hobbyists finishing their first models will find this tool makes texture paints far less messy and more forgiving to apply. Experienced painters running production-line basing sessions will appreciate having a dedicated tool that doesn't wear out or absorb product. The spreader is a small purchase with an outsized impact on the quality and consistency of finished bases — and bases are the last thing a viewer sees before the model itself.

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