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title: "Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Clear"
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# Dries clear in 24 hours Mixes seamlessly with acrylic paints Fluid consistency for easy blending Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Clear

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** A$32
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Unlock your canvas’s true potential with crystal-clear precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Clear by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** A$32 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/44043216-liquitex-professional-gesso-surface-prep-medium-118ml-4-oz-clear)

## 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

- • **Safe & Sustainable:** Non-toxic, ASTM D4236 certified, and water-resistant finish ensures safe use in studios and classrooms alike.
- • **Customizable Tinting:** Mix with Liquitex Soft Body colors to create your own translucent tinted primers—perfect for unique artistic effects.
- • **Effortless Surface Prep:** One coat seals & primes canvas, wood, paper, and metal with professional-grade tooth for superior paint adhesion.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Ideal base for acrylic, oil, pastel, graphite, and charcoal—expand your creative horizons with one medium.
- • **Lightweight & Matte Finish:** Dries to a smooth, matte surface that preserves texture without yellowing or cracking over time.

## Overview

Liquitex Professional Clear Gesso Surface Prep Medium is a fluid, non-toxic acrylic primer that seals and adds tooth to multiple surfaces including canvas, wood, and paper. Compatible with acrylic and oil paints, it dries clear in 24 hours to a matte, water-resistant finish. Perfect for artists seeking a customizable, professional-grade base that enhances paint adhesion and surface texture.

## Description

Liquitex offers the broadest range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. Surface Prep Mediums are used to seal prime and add tooth (for color adhesion) to all surfaces such as canvas wood paper and metal. This same preparation is used for both acrylic and oil paint. Our professional gessoes usually take just one coat, and adding Liquitex Soft Body color to any gesso creates customized tints and primers. Liquitex Clear Gesso Surface Prep Medium is an ideal high tooth for pastel oil pastel graphite and charcoal. Excellent ground for acrylic and oil paint. Mix with acrylic color to have a tinted ground. Dries clear to translucent depending on thickness. Excellent base coat primer for many applications, including murals. Can be applied to any material or surface that will accept traditional acrylic media, such as canvas, paper, wood, etc. Liquitex Surface Prep Mediums are lightweight, non-toxic, and dry to a water-resistant, non-yellowing surface. APPLICATION: For canvas, paper, wood, or any clean porous non-oily surface. Sizes and primes while maintaining the original appearance of the surface. Provides paper with good tooth for chalk and oil pastel techniques. Mix with a very small amount of transparent or translucent acrylic color to tint the ground, while maintaining transparency. Visit our Liquitex desertcart Storefront for full product assortment.

## Features

- Fluid in nature
- Reduce viscosity of heavier paints and gels
- Includes 4-oz / 118ml 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 | B001UNTGQU |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,018 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #115 in Art Paints |
| Brand | Liquitex |
| Color | Clear |
| Color Code | #FFFFFF |
| Coverage | Medium |
| Date First Available | April 9, 2009 |
| Dry Time In Hours | 24 |
| Finish | Matte |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Full Cure Time | 24 Hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376931655 |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Volume | 8 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 5.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 7604 |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Material | Acrylic |
| Model Name | Professional Gesso |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | 7604 |
| Pattern | Surface Prep |
| Product Dimensions | 1.97 x 1.97 x 4.33 inches |
| Size | 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Non Toxic |
| Special Features | Non Toxic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Style | 4-oz |
| Surface Recommendation | Versatile Surfaces |
| UPC | 094376931655 |
| Unit Count | 4.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Volume | 118 Milliliters |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Color:** Clear
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Item Volume:** 8 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 4 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Non Toxic
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Versatile Surfaces
- **Unit Count:** 4.0 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this dry matte or glossy?  Canit also be used as a sealer/varnish?  TIA!**
A: Matte, and also gritty.  The grittiness is intentional as it contains pumice or something similar.  It seals as well as other acrylic mediums.  For a sealer, look at other acrylic mediums that are meant for this.  And it's definitely NOT a varnish because it dries somewhat milky.

**Q: Can this be used to cover mistakes or to reuse an already painted canvas?**
A: If you’re referring to white gesso , yes you can cover an old painting with one or two coats. Clear gesso will also allow you to paint over it but you will see the image you’re covering as you paint.

**Q: Would someone recommend prepping a metal surface for painting with this product a necessity? (I am unfamiliar with Gesso)**
A: Yes, it will be beneficial to prep the metal surface.  You will want to roughen up the surface with steel wool or sanding paper.  Then be sure to wash it really well to remove any oils or debris.  Then you can apply the gesso.

**Q: What's the difference between the Liquitex "Professional" gesso and the "Basics" gesso?**
A: I had used only Liquitex products (gesso and paints) for years.  Due to the expense of painting, I decided to try the Liquitex Value Series Basics Gesso.  It came in a 1.89 ltr. (1/2 gal.) bucket.  I have never been more disappointed in a product!!  I used it, but it was difficult to use because it had the consistency of Jello.  It did not thin well, and even had lumps that needed to be strained out.  I still have 1/2 of the bucket left, and only use it on projects that do not require a fine texture.  I would NOT recommend it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Clear
- Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Flow Aid
- Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White

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*Last updated: 2026-03-01*