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product_id: 4423850
title: "BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White"
brand: "liquitex"
price: "€ 21.94"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Liquitex"
url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/4423850-basics-gesso-surface-prep-medium-473ml-16-oz-bottle-white
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region: Italy
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# One coat coverage Intermixable with pro acrylics Smooth, toothy surface prep BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** € 21.94
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Prime your masterpiece with the pro’s choice—Liquitex BASICS Gesso, where quality meets value!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** € 21.94 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- liquitex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted liquitex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous 16-oz Bottle:** Ample volume to fuel your artistic projects without constant refills—ideal for serious creators.
- • **Perfect Surface Texture:** Achieve the ideal toothiness for paint adhesion—whether you prefer smooth or textured finishes.
- • **Safe & Classroom-Approved:** ASTM D4236 certified and AP Seal safe, making it perfect for both beginners and pros in any setting.
- • **Seamless Pro Compatibility:** Mix and match with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paints and Mediums for limitless creative control.
- • **Effortless One-Coat Coverage:** Save time and materials with a primer that usually needs just one coat to prep your canvas or wood.

## Overview

Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium is a high-quality, white acrylic primer designed to prepare multiple surfaces for acrylic and oil painting. Delivered in a 16-oz bottle, it offers excellent coverage with typically just one coat, creating a toothy texture that enhances paint adhesion. Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylics, it is ASTM D4236 certified and safe for educational use, making it a trusted choice for both beginners and professional artists.

## Description

Value Series Acrylic Paints like Liquitex BASICS are formulated to offer dependable standards of performance at a more affordable cost. Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint is developed for students and artists that need quality at outstanding value. Each color is uniquely formulated to bring out the maximum brilliance and clarity of the individual pigment. 48-Color Spectrum; A heavy body acrylic paint that retains peaks and brush strokes. Contains permanent artist pigments. All colors dry to a satin finish. Intermixable with all Liquitex Professional Acrylic Colors and Mediums. Ideal for learning color theory and color mixing. All colors hold the AP Seal from ACMI and are safe for educational use. Visit our Liquitex desertcart Storefront for full product assortment.

Review: Fantastic quality gesso that preps a surface with a bit of toothiness for the paint layers - Goes on easily and evenly, dries quickly, adheres well, gives a nice toothiness to the surface so with a little sanding acrylic paint goes on well and smooth, works great on wood and canvas. Liquitex is a great brand and this is an awesome product for the price.
Review: Perfect for beginners and pros - Great for prepping my canvas for oil painting. I did use 3 coats with drying time in between. I didn’t sand on some of my canvases for a more textured look but some of them I did sand in between each coat, but I mostly like not sanding for the more textured look as I do t do a lot of detailed paintings. Super great product for beginners and pros imo.

## Features

- Good quality base coat primer; one coat is usually all that is required.
- Value acrylic gesso used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint
- Includes 16-oz / 473ml bottle of medium
- Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
- Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000KNDMLG |
| Brand | Liquitex |
| Color | White |
| Color Code | #FFFFFF |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (10,067) |
| Date First Available | November 16, 2006 |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Full Cure Time | 24 Hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376922943 |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Volume | 200 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 15.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 104016 |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Model Name | BASICS Gesso |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Product Dimensions | 2.72 x 2.72 x 3.7 inches |
| Size | 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Chip Resistant |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior |
| Surface Recommendation | Multiple Surfaces |
| UPC | 094376922943 |
| Unit Count | 16.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Repellent |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Color:** White
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Item Volume:** 200 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Chip Resistant
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Multiple Surfaces
- **Unit Count:** 16.0 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic quality gesso that preps a surface with a bit of toothiness for the paint layers
*by R***. on December 5, 2025*

Goes on easily and evenly, dries quickly, adheres well, gives a nice toothiness to the surface so with a little sanding acrylic paint goes on well and smooth, works great on wood and canvas. Liquitex is a great brand and this is an awesome product for the price.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for beginners and pros
*by D***Y on January 24, 2026*

Great for prepping my canvas for oil painting. I did use 3 coats with drying time in between. I didn’t sand on some of my canvases for a more textured look but some of them I did sand in between each coat, but I mostly like not sanding for the more textured look as I do t do a lot of detailed paintings. Super great product for beginners and pros imo.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Only brand I use
*by L***A on February 7, 2026*

I am a fine artist and this is my only brand I use for canvas prep. Perfect consistency and never fails

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*