Varnishes are applied over dry paint films and have several purposes. The first and most important function is protecting the painting surface from the environment and the pigments from ultraviolet light. Secondly, varnishes can change or unify a painting’s surface sheen. Liquitex varnishes come in several different sheens, which can all be intermixed for a customized sheen.

Archival Removable Varnishes - Soluvar Matte or Gloss Varnish
Texture: Fluid
Sheen: Matte or Glossy
Relative Opacity: Transparent

• Low viscosity, very fluid.
• Apply as a final varnish over dry acrylic or dry oil paint.
• Increases the depth and intensity of colour.
• Also available in Matte, which may be intermixed for various sheens.
• Permanent, removable, final varnish for acrylic and oil paintings that protects the painting surface and allows for the removal of surface dirt without damaging the paint underneath. Once the surface is clean, a new coat of Soluvar may be reapplied to the surface.
• Thin with mineral spirits or turpentine. Do not use Odourless Mineral Spirits.
• Dries to a clear, non-tacky, water-resistant, hard film that is resistant to retention of dirt and prevents dirt and pollutants from contacting the paint surface.
• Self-leveling will not hold brush strokes.
• Flexible, will not crack as surface expands and contracts during temperature and humidity changes.
• Resists discolouring (non-yellowing, non-fogging) due to humidity, heat and ultraviolet light.
• Protects painting against harsh elements.
• For interior and exterior use