Liquitex Professional Acrylic Medium - Gesso White - Choose Size
Classic White Gesso for Surface Preparation
Liquitex Professional Acrylic Gesso White is a titanium white ground formulated to provide excellent tooth, absorbency, and surface sizing for acrylic and oil painting. Its smooth yet grippy texture offers superior adhesion for paints, while its opacity ensures strong base coverage with just one or two coats.
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100% acrylic titanium white gesso for professional priming
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Provides excellent tooth and absorbency for acrylics and oils
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Opaque finish ensures surface coverage in one to two coats
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Flexible when dry - will not crack or peel
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Perfect for canvas, wood, paper, and other rigid supports
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Can be tinted with acrylic paint for custom base colors
How to Use
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Use undiluted or thin with up to 25% water
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When thinning more than 25%, mix with equal parts Liquitex Matte Medium and water
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Sand hard or glossy surfaces before application
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Apply a thin, even coat with a wide, flat brush and let dry for 24 hours
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Sand between coats for a smoother base
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For oil painting prep, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications
Tip
Add Liquitex Soft Body Acrylic to tint the gesso and customize your ground color for tonal underpainting.