--- product_id: 54700692 title: "Liquitex 5320251 Professional Black Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 ml" brand: "liquitex" price: "€ 44.35" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Liquitex" url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/54700692-liquitex-5320251-professional-black-gesso-surface-prep-medium-237-ml store_origin: CY region: Cyprus --- # Dries matte & water-resistant in 24h Deep black pigmented base 237 ml premium acrylic gesso Liquitex 5320251 Professional Black Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 ml **Brand:** liquitex **Price:** € 44.35 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Elevate your canvas game with Liquitex Black Gesso — where every stroke starts with perfection! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Liquitex 5320251 Professional Black Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 ml by liquitex - **How much does it cost?** € 44.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/54700692-liquitex-5320251-professional-black-gesso-surface-prep-medium-237-ml) ## 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 - • **Non-Toxic & Safe:** ASTM D4236 certified, ensuring safe use in studios and classrooms alike. - • **Versatile Medium:** Perfectly compatible with both acrylic and oil paints for professional results. - • **Surface Prep Mastery:** Creates an ideal 'tooth' for superior paint adhesion and longevity. - • **Custom Color Creation:** Mix with Liquitex acrylics to craft bespoke gesso shades tailored to your vision. - • **Matte, Water-Resistant Finish:** Dries to a durable, non-yellowing surface that seals and protects your canvas. ## Overview Liquitex 5320251 Professional Black Gesso is a 237 ml premium acrylic surface prep medium designed to provide a durable, matte, and water-resistant base for acrylic and oil paintings. Its deep black pigment offers instant opaque coverage, enhancing depth and texture while sealing surfaces to prevent discoloration. Non-toxic and ASTM D4236 certified, it’s ideal for professional artists and educational settings, drying fully in 24 hours and allowing custom color mixing with Liquitex acrylics. ## Description From the manufacturer Liquitex Professional Gesso A+ Video 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. 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. What is a ground? 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.’ What is a ground? 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. 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, 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. 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. Compare Liquitex Professional Gessoes Professional Gesso Clear Gesso Gray Gesso Black Gesso Super Heavy Gesso Review: Good quality with many uses. Fab price point. - Nice light grit to it. Great for many crafts, good value too. It's transparent when dry. You can water colour on top of it also. I used it to stick down my images and put it over my background, then was able to add to the background, it's better that way. Review: Wonderful for paint mixing!! - Great product. Use for mixing paints. Easy to use and efficient!! ## Features - Premium acrylic gessos used to prepare painting surfaces for acrylic and oil paint - Lightweight, non-toxic and dries to a water-resistant, non-yellowing surface - Includes 237ml 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 | B000KNDMNE | | Best Sellers Rank | 11,265 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 72 in Paints | | Brand | Liquitex | | Brand Name | Liquitex | | Colour | black | | Colour Code | #000000 | | Container Type | Bottle | | Country of Origin | China | | Coverage | Medium | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 3,883 Reviews | | Dry Time In Hours | 24 | | Finish Type | Matte | | Finish type | Matte | | Full Cure Time | 24 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376923988 | | Included Components | Paper | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Volume | 237 Millilitres | | Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces | | Item volume | 237 Millilitres | | Manufacturer | Liquitex | | Model Name | schwarzes Gesso | | Model Number | 5320251 | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Part Number | 5320251 | | Size | 237 ml (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Non Toxic | | Special feature | Non Toxic | | Specific Uses For Product | canvas | | Surface Recommendation | Paper, Wood | | UPC | 094376923988 | | Unit Count | 237.0 millilitre | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Liquitex - **Colour:** black - **Finish type:** Matte - **Size:** 237 ml (Pack of 1) - **Item volume:** 237 Millilitres - **Special feature:** Non Toxic - **Unit count:** 237.0 millilitre(s) - **Paint type:** Acrylic - **Specific uses for product:** canvas - **Surface recommendation:** Paper, Wood ## Images ![Liquitex 5320251 Professional Black Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51m2tGZzNGL.jpg) ![Liquitex 5320251 Professional Black Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 ml - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619oUiFr1TL.jpg) ![Liquitex 5320251 Professional Black Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 ml - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61utXgDad1L.jpg) ![Liquitex 5320251 Professional Black Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 ml - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61XoTzv6D1L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: If acrylic goes onto most surfaces why do I need a gesso?** A: 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. **Q: What is a ground?** A: 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.’ **Q: How do I create a coloured gesso?** A: 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. **Q: What's the point of your black and gray gessoes?** A: 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, **Q: Are Liquitex gessoes just for acrylics or can I use them with oils too?** A: Liquitex Professional Gessoes give a lasting, archival base perfect for use with oils when dry, helping to maintain the longevity of your work. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality with many uses. Fab price point. *by D***S on 21 March 2026* Nice light grit to it. Great for many crafts, good value too. It's transparent when dry. You can water colour on top of it also. I used it to stick down my images and put it over my background, then was able to add to the background, it's better that way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful for paint mixing!! *by G***N on 17 March 2026* Great product. Use for mixing paints. Easy to use and efficient!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product *by H***N on 16 May 2026* Great product as always from Liquitex, a bit pricey but you know it's going to do a good job. ## Frequently Bought Together - Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237ml (8-oz), Black - Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 118ml (4-oz), Flow Aid - Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/54700692-liquitex-5320251-professional-black-gesso-surface-prep-medium-237-ml](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/54700692-liquitex-5320251-professional-black-gesso-surface-prep-medium-237-ml) --- *Product available on Desertcart Cyprus* *Store origin: CY* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*