Liquitex Matte Varnish- 237mL - 8oz

No.5208

Permanent Varnish

There are many misconceptions about whether or not it is necessary to varnish an acrylic painting. As a general rule, you should always varnish your acrylic work when possible. Varnishes are applied over dry paint films and have several purposes. The first and most important function is to protect the painting surface from the environment and protect the pigments from ultraviolet light. Secondly, varnishes can be used to change or unify a painting€™s surface sheen.

• Low viscosity, fluid.  
• Translucent when wet, clear when dry. 
• 100% acrylic polymer varnish. Water soluble when wet. Good chemical and water resistance. 
• Dry to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant to dirt retention 
• Resists discoloring (non-yellowing, non-fogging) due to humidity, heat and ultraviolet light. 
• Depending upon substrate, allows moisture to pass through (breathable). 
• Not for use over oil paint. 
• Protects acrylic color from harsh elements.  
• Hard, archival, non-yellowing and water resistant when dry. 
• For interior and exterior use

Application

• Apply as a final varnish over dry acrylic paint. 
• Varnish surface and environment must be clean, dry and dust free. 
• Acrylic paintings must be completely dried and cured for 48-72 hours before varnishing. 
• Application may be done by brush or spray. Generally a sprayed application will be thinner, smoother and more even. Rolling or sponging application is not recommended. 
• Caution: Acrylic paints and mediums become increasingly brittle in cold weather. Do not apply below 60 degrees F.