A pre-mixed black acrylic ground to prepare your surface and add instant color.
What it does
- It contains a blend of pigments to give a matte black, opaque base which instantly eliminates your surface color and allows you to build depth. - Primes surfaces and adds a high level of tooth for maximum color adhesion and stability.
- Gives a matte white, opaque finish which provides a professional standard, archival base to help maintain the longevity of your work.
- Stiffens your canvases and creates the optimum absorbency for paint application.
- Establishes a good surface for preliminary charcoal or pencil drawings.
- Always use a quality artist's gesso if you want a lasting, archival base - a low-cost ground will flake and separate from your support, taking your work with it. With proper application and under the right conditions, a professional gesso will last generations.

How to use it
- Fully intermixable with all Liquitex products.
- Use undiluted or thin with up to 25% water - when thinning more than 25%, use an equal mixture of water and Liquitex Matte Medium.
- Sand hard or shiny surfaces first, apply a thin coat to support with a wide, flat brush and leave to dry for at least 24 hours before starting to paint.
- To create a smoother base, sand the surface and reapply gesso - If using as a base for oils, apply 2-4 coats and sand between applications.