Liquitex Acrylic Polymer Varnishes are applied over dry paint films, protecting the painting surface from the environment and ultraviolet light. These varnishes may be used to saturate and reveal a painting’s surface, thereby unifying the overall sheen. They are both permanent or removable and may be applied to both flexible and rigid supports.

Gloss Medium andamp; Varnish

Liquitex Gloss Medium andamp; Varnish is the workhorse of the Liquitex Mediums range. Gloss Medium andamp; Varnish is an all-purpose medium that performs two functions. It can be used as a varnish and a fluid gloss medium. It improves the adhesion of paint film and increases colour depth, intensity, and gloss. It can also be used as a non-removable varnish to protect the surface and establish an even gloss sheen.

Gloss Varnish

This gloss varnish is a famous artist’s ground and sealer for all absorbent surfaces that will readily accept paint. Low viscosity-very fluid. Produces a Gloss finish. It does not drastically reduce colour depth as does Matte Medium. Water is soluble when wet. Good chemical and water resistance when dry. Dry to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface resistant to dirt retention. Resist discolouring (non-yellowing, non-fogging) due to humidity, heat and ultraviolet light. Depending upon the substrate, it allows moisture to pass through (breathable).

High Gloss Varnish

This high gloss varnish is a famous artist’s ground and sealer for all absorbent surfaces that will readily accept paint. Low viscosity-very fluid. Produces a High Gloss finish. It does not drastically reduce colour depth as does Matte Medium. Water is soluble when wet. Good chemical and water resistance when dry. Dry to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface resistant to dirt retention.

Matte Varnish

This matte varnish is the most famous artist’s ground and sealer for all absorbent surfaces that will readily accept paint. Low viscosity-very fluid. Produces a Matte finish. It does not drastically reduce colour depth as does Matte Medium. Water is soluble when wet. Good chemical and water resistance when dry. Dry to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface resistant to dirt retention.

Satin Varnish

This satin varnish is the most famous artist’s ground and sealer for all absorbent surfaces that will readily accept paint. Low viscosity-very fluid. Produces a satin finish. It does not drastically reduce colour depth as does Matte Medium. Water is soluble when wet. Good chemical and water resistance when dry. Dry to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface resistant to dirt retention.