Can I apply this ground on regular paper and used it in my printer

You could, I guess, the colors will be very muted, I expect. There is a medium for exactly that purpose called Digital Ground. You brush it on your paper, let dry, and run through ink jet printer.

Can it be used on watercolor paper?

Transparent Watercolor Ground is meant to create a surface that replicates a watercolor paper surface, so there is no purpose in using it on watercolor paper. However, if you wish to paint watercolor on canvas, the watercolor ground will work well.

is this like using gesso with acrylics to cover mistakes? Can it cover mistakes you make on your watercolors and allow you to paint over it?

Yes it is a type of gesso and yes, it does cover mistakes, however, unless you use several coats, it is a bit transparent. I used it to paint out a lake (that looked really bad) and replace it with a meadow. It worked quite well. I would try and lift your watercolor first, then use this product. The little jar goes a long way too. Pretty cool product for watercolor artists.

Can this be used to somehow repair a pea-sized hole in Arches 140 cold pressed paper?

Watercolor ground may not form a self sustainable layer matching with such high quality gsm paper. I can suggest that you can paste a small piece of paper from back of the hole and then fill it up with this ground from main side. Quality is fantastic. When applying the ground atleast two coats are necessary on the entire paper, in vertical and horizontal direction.

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Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground 4oz Jar, Titanium White, 284055002, 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

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Brand
DANIEL SMITH
Color
Titanium White
Finish Type
Matte
Item Form
Liquid
Paint Type
Watercolor
Size
4 Fl Oz (Pack

⏳24-hour full cure time

🎨Compatible with multiple absorbent surfaces

🖌️Smooth or textured finish with brush choice

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🎨 Unlock new watercolor worlds beyond paper—paint boldly, create endlessly!

CUSTOMIZABLE TEXTURE - Choose soft synthetic for smooth or hog bristle for textured finishes
EFFORTLESS VERSATILITY - Brush on directly—no special prep needed for paper, canvas, wood & more
LONG LASTING DURABILITY - Dries matte and cures in 24 hours to protect your art from water damage
TINTABLE TITANIUM WHITE - Add your own color twist with a premium tintable base for unique effects
ENHANCED WATERCOLOR PERFORMANCE - Creates a surface more absorbent than paper for richer granulation & flow

Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground is a premium 4oz jar of titanium white liquid ground that transforms absorbent surfaces like paper, canvas, wood, and plaster into ideal watercolor painting bases. It requires no special prep, dries matte in 24 hours, and supports both smooth and textured finishes depending on brush choice. This tintable ground enhances watercolor transparency and granulation while protecting your work from water damage, making it a must-have for artists pushing creative boundaries.

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ASIN	B009ONLVT8
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#7,891 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #196 in Art Paints
Brand Name	DANIEL SMITH
Color	Titanium White
Color Code	Not Available
Container Type	Jar
Coverage	Medium
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,204)
Dry Time In Hours	24
Finish Type	Matte
Full Cure Time	24 hours
Global Trade Identification Number	00743162030880
Included Components	paint
Item Form	Liquid
Item Type Name	4oz Jar, Titanium White, 284055002
Item Weight	4.8 ounces
Manufacturer	Daniel Smith
Model Name	Watercolor Ground,
Model Number	284055002
Paint Type	Watercolor
Part Number	284055002
Size	4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Special Features	Tintable
Specific Uses For Product	Interior/Exterior
Surface Recommendation	Canvas,Glass,Paper,Paper-behind-glass,Wood
UPC	743162030880
Unit Count	4 Fluid Ounces

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