Liquitex - Ultra Matte Medium
Thin acrylics to a dead-flat finish without losing opacity
Glossy finishes reflect light and distract from color relationships. This medium eliminates surface sheen completely, creating a dead-flat finish that lets viewers focus on your color choices and compositional decisions without interference from reflective highlights. The matting agents work aggressively, you'll see dramatic gloss reduction even when mixed at moderate ratios with fluid acrylics or heavy body colors.
Beyond surface quality, Ultra Matte Medium extends paint volume while maintaining opacity and color intensity. Your pigments stay strong and opaque as you thin them, which matters when you're building up layers or need workable consistency without sacrificing covering power. Mix it directly into paint or apply as a final coat over dried acrylic layers to unify surface quality across different paint viscosities and brands.
The medium dries to a permanent, flexible film that won't yellow or crack. Use it for large-scale work where consistent matte finish across the entire surface matters, or reserve it for specific passages where you want to eliminate any hint of shine. Particularly effective for color field work, graphic applications, and any painting where surface reflection would undermine your intended effect.
