Liquitex Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 946ml White vs Liquitex Soluvar Gloss Varnish Aerosol 400 ml
Overall winner: Liquitex Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 946ml White
Key Differences
Product A (Liquitex Gesso Surface Prep) is a surface-prep medium with excellent coverage, smooth texture and easy application, and it carries a slightly lower listed price tier and a higher average rating. Product B (Liquitex Soluvar Gloss Varnish Aerosol) is a gloss spray varnish that gives a professional mirrored finish and dries quickly but has mixed durability reports and a marginally lower average rating despite many more reviews
Liquitex Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 946ml White
Liquitex gesso surface prep medium in 32-oz bottle. Intermixable with Liquitex acrylic paints and mediums; standard coverage for canvas prep. Customer notes smooth texture and good value for money
Pros
- intermixable with Liquitex acrylic paints
- reduces viscosity of heavier paints and gels
- smooth texture for easy application
- good surface coverage on canvas and panels
Cons
- none noted explicitly in data
Liquitex Soluvar Gloss Varnish Aerosol 400 ml
Aerosol gloss varnish for protective finish on art surfaces. Dries quickly to a mirror-like shine and enhances color. Customer note: works well on murals, Gouache, and wood
Pros
- glossy mirror-like finish
- quick-drying
- easy to use
- enhances color depth
Cons
- mixed durability opinions
- some report it can ruin paintings
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Liquitex |
| Durability | Liquitex |
| Versatility | Liquitex |
| User Reviews | Liquitex |