What's the difference between Basics and Professional paints?

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.

Are Basics paints different opacities, like your Professional range?

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 (⬕)

Can I get different consistency of Liquitex Basics paint?

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.

Why would I use Liquitex Basics Acrylic Fluid product in addittion to Liquitex Basics Acrylic

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.

Liquitex 104016 BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, White, 473 ml

Liquitex 104016 BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, White, 473 ml

Product ID: 48193162

Details

Brand
Liquitex
Colour
White
Finish type
Matte
Item volume
16 Fluid
Paint type
Acrylic oil
Size
473 ml (Pack

🌿non-toxic & safe

💧water-resistant matte finish

🖌️473 ml premium prep

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Description

🎨 Elevate your canvas game with flawless prep and lasting brilliance!

MATTE MAGIC - Dries to a smooth, non-yellowing, water-resistant matte finish that preserves your art’s vibrancy.
MIX MATCH - Seamlessly intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paints and Mediums for custom textures.
SAFE SOUND - Non-toxic formula certified ASTM D4236, perfect for studios and classrooms alike.
PRIME LIKE A PRO - Prepares any surface flawlessly for acrylic & oil paints, unlocking your masterpiece potential.
VERSATILE CANVAS - Ideal for wood, metal, stone, and more—expand your creative horizons effortlessly.

Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium is a 473 ml non-toxic, water-resistant primer that prepares diverse surfaces for acrylic and oil painting. It dries to a matte, non-yellowing finish, is ASTM D4236 certified for safety, and is compatible with Liquitex professional paints and mediums, making it a must-have for both emerging and seasoned artists.

Specifications

ASIN	B000KNDMLG
Best Sellers Rank	5,209 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 40 in Paints
Brand	Liquitex
Brand Name	Liquitex
Colour	White
Colour Code	#FFFFFF
Container Type	Bottle
Country of Origin	France
Coverage	4.73 to 5.6 m²/litre
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 9,292 Reviews
Dry Time In Hours	24
Finish Type	Matte
Finish type	Matte
Full Cure Time	24 Hours
Global Trade Identification Number	00094376922943
Included Components	Paper
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Is Waterproof	True
Item Form	Liquid
Item Type Name	LQX BASICS GESSO 16OZ
Item Volume	16 Fluid Ounces
Item Weight	0.99 Pounds
Item volume	16 Fluid Ounces
Manufacturer	Liquitex
Model Name	Basics Acrylfarbe
Model Number	104016
Paint Type	Acrylic, oil
Part Number	104016
Size	473 ml (Pack of 1)
Special Features	Non Toxic
Special feature	Non Toxic
Specific Uses For Product	Wood, stone
Surface Recommendation	Metal, Wood
UPC	094376922943
Unit Count	473.0 millilitre
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant

Reviews

L**Y

Great size and good quality

I only took up art recently and after some fast track self learning I have started to collect different materials and came across gesso, which I had never heard of before. I am glad I found this one as it primes my canvasses perfectly. I have also used it to make a rextured base on a canvas and to transfer a picture on another. I intend on finding other uses for it.

2.06.2016

H**E

Good product

A little thicker than I wanted but really good product.

22.07.2022

M**A

Recommend

Love it, great product, will purchase this again

11.07.2021

C**N

Good cover

Better than crafting quality gesso Give it a go

13.04.2022

K**A

Drying really quick. I used on surface which one ...

Drying really quick. I used on surface which one have printed letters already, did put two coats of gesso, but when it dried completely I could see these letters showing through it. I've been using paint brush so I could see stripes after. Well probably it depends what paint brush you are using.

3.07.2016

C**.

Great quality

Excellent

29.04.2021

C**D

Five Stars

love love love it , will order again

20.03.2018

M**Y

Five Stars

What I expected it to be

27.06.2018

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