--- product_id: 53250875 title: "7808 Professional Super Heavy Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 Ml" brand: "liquitex" price: "€ 33.68" currency: EUR in_stock: true category: "Liquitex" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/53250875-7808-professional-super-heavy-gesso-surface-prep-medium-237-ml store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # 24-hour full cure time Super heavy impasto texture Smooth, absorbent universal primer 7808 Professional Super Heavy Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 Ml **Brand:** liquitex **Price:** € 33.68 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your canvas game with the ultimate super heavy gesso! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 7808 Professional Super Heavy Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 Ml by liquitex - **How much does it cost?** € 33.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/53250875-7808-professional-super-heavy-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 - • **Impasto Power:** Extra heavy white primer for thick, textured acrylic or oil layers - • **Archival Quality:** Non-fading, ageing-resistant base that preserves your masterpiece - • **Custom Color Ready:** Mix with acrylics to create bespoke gesso shades that pop - • **Effortless Application:** Brush or spatula-friendly for smooth, professional finishes every time - • **Unmatched Surface Grip:** Prepares canvas, wood, metal & paper for flawless paint adhesion ## Overview Liquitex 7808 Professional Super Heavy Gesso is a premium, non-toxic, extra thick white primer designed for acrylic and oil paints. It creates a smooth, absorbent, and durable surface on canvas, wood, metal, and paper, enhancing paint adhesion and longevity. Ready to use and customizable with acrylic colors, it cures fully in 24 hours, providing an archival-quality base that resists fading and aging. ## 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 ## Features - High-quality, non-fading and ageing-resistant primer for acrylic paints or oil paints - The Liquitex Gesso has been formulated for use on all popular painting surfaces such as canvas, wood, paper and metal - The Gesso primer can be easily applied to the painting surface with a brush or spatula. Liquitex Gesso can also be dyed with acrylic paints and is also ideal for oil, watercolour and tempera painting - Ready-to-use universal primer for all acrylic paints on non-greasy surfaces, e.g.: Canvas, paper, stone, wood, plaster. Gives a smooth, absorbent painting surface of the same texture - Extra heavy white Impasto primer for thick application ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001UNREO6 | | Best Sellers Rank | 152,832 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 768 in Paints | | Brand Name | Liquitex | | Colour | White | | Colour Code | FFFFFF | | Container Type | Bottle | | Country of Origin | China | | Coverage | Medium | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (398) | | Dry Time In Hours | 24 | | Finish Type | Matte | | Full Cure Time | 24 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376931754 | | Included Components | Brush | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Volume | 0.85 Fluid Ounces | | Item Weight | 381 g | | Manufacturer | Liquitex | | Model Name | Impasto Gesso - Titanweiß | | Model Number | 7808 | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Part Number | 7808 | | Size | 237 ml (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Non Toxic | | Specific Uses For Product | canvas | | Surface Recommendation | Canvas,Metal,Paper,Wood | | UPC | 094376931754 | | Unit Count | 237.0 millilitre | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Liquitex - **Colour:** White - **Finish type:** Matte - **Item volume:** 0.85 Fluid Ounces - **Paint type:** Acrylic - **Size:** 237 ml (Pack of 1) - **Special feature:** Non Toxic - **Specific uses for product:** canvas - **Surface recommendation:** Canvas,Metal,Paper,Wood - **Unit count:** 237.0 millilitre ## Images ![7808 Professional Super Heavy Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237 Ml - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fTyRjk80L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## 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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Liquitex Professional Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 237ml (8.0 oz), Super Heavy - Liquitex Professional Effects Medium, 237ml (8-oz), Ceramic Stucco - Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint, 250ml (8.5-oz) Tube, Titanium 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.be/products/53250875-7808-professional-super-heavy-gesso-surface-prep-medium-237-ml](https://www.desertcart.be/products/53250875-7808-professional-super-heavy-gesso-surface-prep-medium-237-ml) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*