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product_id: 288099863
title: "MONT MARTE Black Gesso 17oz (500ml), Universal Primer, Suitable for All Paints Including Acrylic and Oil"
brand: "mont marte"
price: "€ 31.77"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Mont Marte"
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# matte flexible finish black base for dramatic contrast 500ml universal primer MONT MARTE Black Gesso 17oz (500ml), Universal Primer, Suitable for All Paints Including Acrylic and Oil

**Brand:** mont marte
**Price:** € 31.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖤 Elevate your canvas with the black primer that pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MONT MARTE Black Gesso 17oz (500ml), Universal Primer, Suitable for All Paints Including Acrylic and Oil by mont marte
- **How much does it cost?** € 31.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/288099863-mont-marte-black-gesso-17oz-500ml-universal-primer-suitable-all)

## Best For

- mont marte enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mont marte brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Matte Mastery:** Dries to a flexible, non-reflective matte finish perfect for professional-grade artwork
- • **Smooth Operator:** Easily sandable between coats for flawless, detailed finishes
- • **Contrast Catalyst:** Ideal for chiaroscuro effects, intensifying colors and deepening shadows
- • **Surface Texture Control:** Creates a subtly toothed surface for superior paint adhesion and layering
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seamlessly primes all surfaces for acrylic and oil paints

## Overview

MONT MARTE Black Gesso is a 500ml universal primer designed for all paint types including acrylic and oil. It dries to a flexible matte finish, creating a slightly textured surface that enhances paint adhesion on canvas, paper, and board. Perfect for artists seeking dramatic contrasts and smooth, detailed layers, this washable primer supports both interior and exterior use, covering up to 45 sq.m. per tub.

## Description

MONT MARTE Black Gesso 17oz (500ml), Universal Primer, Suitable for All Paints Including Acrylic and Oil : desertcart.co.uk: Books

Review: Good coverage and matt - Nice and thick and matt, the coverage is great and a nice wide tub so you can get a decent sized paintbrush in. It has a chalk board kind of finish on board with one coat. I didn’t need two coats though recommended. Thought it was good value and better than using acrylic black which was too shiny.
Review: Great for my purposes - It's taken me a while to understand how to use this (for my purposes). I've been experimenting using black gesso as a background for oil painting portraits. If you give your canvas at least 2 coats and allow 2-3 days for it to fully dry it is excellent. Do a test for your pigments to find out which ones work best on this background for your subject. I really like the effects you can produce

## Features

- Use as a primer or undercoat before painting
- Dries to a flexible matte finish and is suitable for canvas, paper, board and other semi-porous surfaces
- Creates a slightly toothed surface that allows oil and acrylic to adhere to your surface
- Can be sanded in between coats for a smooth surface (great for detailed paintings)
- Great for creating dramatic contrasts (chiaroscuro), helping to intensify your colors or for artworks with darker tones

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00YPCB80K |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 46,356 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 302 in Paints |
| Colour | Black-500ml |
| Coverage | 20-45 sq.m./500ml |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,253) |
| Date First Available | 2 Jun. 2015 |
| Finish | Matte |
| Included Components | Canvas Board |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 678 g |
| Item model number | MMAR23792 |
| Manufacturer | Mont Marte |
| Material | acrylic |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Part Number | MMAR23792 |
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 9.5 x 9 cm; 678 g |
| Size | 500 ml (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Washable |
| Usage | Interior/Exterior |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MONT MARTE
- **Colour:** Black-500ml
- **Finish type:** Matte
- **Item volume:** 500 Millilitres
- **Paint type:** Acrylic,Oil
- **Size:** 500 ml (Pack of 1)
- **Special feature:** Washable
- **Specific uses for product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface recommendation:** Paper
- **Unit count:** 500.0 millilitre(s)

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What does it do?**
A: You can prime canvas with it.  So you would paint it over canvas cotton or whatever to make a good surface for the oil paint or acrylics.   I've used it too for painting over paintings I don't like and want to paint over with something else.  You can prime hard board to make a good painting surface.  So really it is for preparing a surface for painting on.

**Q: Is this suiable for Oil painting?**
A: I use the black gesso to cover the canvas and paint over in oils, works perfectly!

**Q: Is this product suitable for adult number painting as a primer ? Will the numbers be still visible?**
A: Great gesso primer for use under oil or acrylic painting. Good body.

**Q: Is this designed to work with Oil paint?**
A: Yes

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good coverage and matt
*by H***O on 8 June 2025*

Nice and thick and matt, the coverage is great and a nice wide tub so you can get a decent sized paintbrush in. It has a chalk board kind of finish on board with one coat. I didn’t need two coats though recommended. Thought it was good value and better than using acrylic black which was too shiny.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for my purposes
*by S***G on 1 April 2025*

It's taken me a while to understand how to use this (for my purposes). I've been experimenting using black gesso as a background for oil painting portraits. If you give your canvas at least 2 coats and allow 2-3 days for it to fully dry it is excellent. Do a test for your pigments to find out which ones work best on this background for your subject. I really like the effects you can produce

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All good
*by M***K on 1 November 2025*

All good

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*