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product_id: 48193162
title: "104016 BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, White, 473 ml"
brand: "liquitex"
price: "$80"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Liquitex"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48193162-104016-basics-gesso-surface-prep-medium-white-473-ml
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# fast-drying, water-resistant finish non-toxic & ASTM D4236 certified 473 ml premium prep medium 104016 BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, White, 473 ml

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** $80
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your canvas game with the ultimate surface prep medium!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 104016 BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, White, 473 ml by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** $80 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

- • **Matte Magic:** Dries to a smooth, non-yellowing, water-resistant matte finish that elevates your artwork’s longevity.
- • **Light as Air:** Lightweight formula that won’t weigh down your canvas or paper—perfect for layered creativity.
- • **Prime Like a Pro:** Prepares any surface flawlessly for acrylic & oil paints, ensuring your masterpiece starts strong.
- • **Safe Studio Vibes:** Non-toxic and ASTM D4236 certified, making it ideal for both professional studios and educational spaces.
- • **Seamless Compatibility:** Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paints and Mediums for endless custom effects.

## Overview

Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium (473 ml) is a lightweight, non-toxic primer that prepares surfaces for acrylic and oil painting. It dries quickly to a water-resistant, non-yellowing matte finish and is fully compatible with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paints and Mediums. Certified safe for educational use (ASTM D4236), it’s the trusted choice for artists seeking a flawless foundation.

## Description

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Review: Enjoy using it in my art work. - Good quality matte fluid medium as expected from Liquitex. I enjoy using it in my art work. Good for attaching and sealing up collage in mixed media abstract painting.
Review: Easy to use and creates great effects. - Great product. Have used it before.

## Features

- Use to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint
- Lightweight, non-toxic and dries to a water-resistant, non-yellowing surface
- Includes 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 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,114 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 46 in Paints |
| Brand | Liquitex |
| Colour | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (17,471) |
| Date First Available | 17 Feb. 2011 |
| Item Weight | 449 g |
| Manufacturer | Liquitex |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 104016 |
| Material Type | gesso |
| Model Number | 104016 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 6.9 x 6.9 x 9.4 cm; 449.06 g |
| Size | 473 ml (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Colour:** White
- **Finish type:** Matte
- **Item volume:** 200 Millilitres
- **Paint type:** Acrylic, oil
- **Size:** 473 ml (Pack of 1)
- **Special feature:** Non Toxic
- **Specific uses for product:** Wood, stone
- **Surface recommendation:** Metal, Wood
- **Unit count:** 473.0 millilitre(s)

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the difference between Basics and Professional paints?**
A: Liquitex Basics and Professional paints differ in pigment load, consistency choices, and range of colors. Liquitex Basics paints strike a balance between affordability or quality, being more economical due to the lower pigment content.

**Q: Are Basics paints different opacities, like your Professional range?**
A: Liquitex Basics paints also have different opacity levels. Check the label for the square symbol: a black square means opaque, an empty square means transparent, and a half-filled square means semi-opaque (⬕)

**Q: Can I get different consistency of Liquitex Basics paint?**
A: Liquitex Basics paints maintain a consistent medium viscosity across all colors for versatility. We also offer Basics Acrylic Fluid for a more fluid viscosity, and Mediums which adapt the character of the paint, changing viscosity and texture.

**Q: Why would I use Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid product in addittion to Liquitex Basics Acrylic**
A: Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid offers artists a paint that is more fluid and flowing. This viscosity can be beneficial when covering large surfaces quickly, as the fluid nature allows it to spread evenly without leaving visible brushstrokes.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoy using it in my art work.
*by I***S on 22 January 2026*

Good quality matte fluid medium as expected from Liquitex. I enjoy using it in my art work. Good for attaching and sealing up collage in mixed media abstract painting.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use and creates great effects.
*by K***Z on 5 January 2026*

Great product. Have used it before.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a cheap enough purchase
*by S***N on 4 November 2025*

Similar cheaper products which I discovered after purchase. Does the job

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-09*