If acrylic goes onto most surfaces why do I need a gesso?

While acrylics adhere to most surfaces, some offer more 'grip'. Gesso prepares surfaces for a long-term bond, improving absorbency, tooth, and sealing out impurities. Without sealing, water or colour can leach through, causing discolouration.

A ground is the first base layer you paint onto the virgin surface, and the term for the material used. Artists traditionally use a gesso, but you can use a range of different mediums as a ground. We talk about a good ground adding ‘teeth’/’tooth.’

How do I create a coloured gesso?

If you want a bespoke colour, simply make your own. Select your acrylic colour - Professional Soft Body, Heavy Body and Basics acrylics have the ideal consistency - and mix with your acrylic gesso or medium to create the effect you want.

What's the point of your black and gray gessoes?

These gessoes offer ready-mixed, pigmented bases for your artwork, allowing for instant colour coverage and texture. They contain a blend of pigments to give a neutral opaque base which gives depth, instantly eliminating your surface colour,

Are Liquitex gessoes just for acrylics or can I use them with oils too?

Liquitex Professional Gessoes give a lasting, archival base perfect for use with oils when dry, helping to maintain the longevity of your work.

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Liquitex 7808 Professional Super Heavy Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 Ml

Liquitex 7808 Professional Super Heavy Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 Ml

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Brand
Liquitex
Colour
White
Finish type
Matte
Item volume
0.85 Fluid
Paint type
Acrylic
Size
237 ml (Pack

⏳24-hour full cure time

🎨Super heavy impasto texture

🖌️Smooth, absorbent universal primer

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Description

🎨 Elevate your canvas game with the ultimate super heavy gesso!

IMPASTO POWER - Extra heavy white primer for thick, textured acrylic or oil layers
ARCHIVAL QUALITY - Non-fading, ageing-resistant base that preserves your masterpiece
CUSTOM COLOR READY - Mix with acrylics to create bespoke gesso shades that pop
EFFORTLESS APPLICATION - Brush or spatula-friendly for smooth, professional finishes every time
UNMATCHED SURFACE GRIP - Prepares canvas, wood, metal & paper for flawless paint adhesion

Liquitex 7808 Professional Super Heavy Gesso is a premium, non-toxic, extra thick white primer designed for acrylic and oil paints. It creates a smooth, absorbent, and durable surface on canvas, wood, metal, and paper, enhancing paint adhesion and longevity. Ready to use and customizable with acrylic colors, it cures fully in 24 hours, providing an archival-quality base that resists fading and aging.

Specifications

ASIN	B001UNREO6
Best Sellers Rank	152,832 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 768 in Paints
Brand Name	Liquitex
Colour	White
Colour Code	FFFFFF
Container Type	Bottle
Country of Origin	China
Coverage	Medium
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (398)
Dry Time In Hours	24
Finish Type	Matte
Full Cure Time	24 Hours
Global Trade Identification Number	00094376931754
Included Components	Brush
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Is Waterproof	False
Item Form	Liquid
Item Volume	0.85 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	381 g
Manufacturer	Liquitex
Model Name	Impasto Gesso - Titanweiß
Model Number	7808
Paint Type	Acrylic
Part Number	7808
Size	237 ml (Pack of 1)
Special Features	Non Toxic
Specific Uses For Product	canvas
Surface Recommendation	Canvas,Metal,Paper,Wood
UPC	094376931754
Unit Count	237.0 millilitre
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant

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