Liquitex - Ultra Matte Medium

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.

Painting

Painting Purchase Guide

Paint Types

Acrylic Paints - Fast-drying, water-based paints perfect for beginners and professionals. Versatile medium suitable for canvas, paper, wood, and other surfaces.

Oil Paints - Traditional slow-drying paints offering rich colors and extended working time. Ideal for detailed work and blending techniques.

Watercolors - Transparent water-soluble paints for creating luminous, flowing artwork. Perfect for landscapes, illustrations, and expressive painting.

Decorative Paints - Specialty paints for furniture, walls, and decorative projects. Includes chalk paint, milk paint, and metallic formulations.

Painting Tools - Essential painting accessories including palettes, mediums, varnishes, and cleaning supplies for professional painting work.

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