Liquitex - Matte Varnish
Matte Varnish
Protect finished acrylics with a breathable, UV-resistant matte seal
Acrylic paintings need protection that won't yellow or crack over time. Liquitex Matte Varnish provides exactly that, a transparent acrylic polymer layer that seals finished work while maintaining the flat, non-reflective surface serious painters prefer. The formula remains flexible as it cures, moving with your painting through temperature and humidity changes rather than developing the fine cracks that plague rigid varnishes.
UV inhibitors protect pigments from fading under gallery lighting or indirect sunlight, while the breathable film allows moisture vapor to pass through, preventing trapped condensation that can damage paint layers. Apply with soft brush or spray equipment in thin, even coats; the varnish self-levels to eliminate brushstrokes and dries to a consistent matte finish across the entire surface. Permanent once cured, yet removable with ammonia-based cleaners if conservation work becomes necessary years later.
This varnish works across all acrylic painting styles, from tight realism requiring invisible protection to expressive abstracts where you want color intensity without surface glare. Mix with Liquitex Gloss Varnish to achieve custom sheen levels between matte and gloss.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Transparent matte finish seals acrylic work
- Breathable, permanent protective layer
- Guards against UV damage
- Non-yellowing acrylic polymer formula
- Suitable for canvas and panels
- Maintains artwork's original appearance
