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product_id: 3979987
title: "Professional Matte Varnish, 237ml (8-oz)"
brand: "liquitex"
price: "$U1386"
currency: UYU
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Liquitex"
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/3979987-professional-matte-varnish-237ml-8-oz
store_origin: UY
region: Uruguay
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# Intermixable with acrylic paints & mediums Water-resistant, non-yellowing finish Permanent, archival protection Professional Matte Varnish, 237ml (8-oz)

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** $U1386
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖌️ Matte mastery meets lasting protection — your art’s new best friend!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Professional Matte Varnish, 237ml (8-oz) by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** $U1386 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/3979987-professional-matte-varnish-237ml-8-oz)

## Best For

- liquitex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted liquitex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Seamless Integration:** Easily intermixed with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paints and Mediums for a customized finish tailored to your vision.
- • **Flawless Matte Elegance:** Achieve a sophisticated, non-tacky, hard yet flexible surface that enhances your artwork’s depth without unwanted shine.
- • **Ultimate Archival Shield:** Protect your masterpiece with a permanent, non-removable matte finish that resists UV damage and environmental wear.
- • **Safe & Sustainable Creativity:** Non-toxic formula conforms to ASTM D4236 standards—perfect for professional studios and educational spaces alike.
- • **Effortless Application & Durability:** Dries clear and smooth in 72 hours, water-resistant and dirt-repellent for lasting indoor and outdoor display.

## Overview

Liquitex Professional Matte Varnish (237ml) delivers a permanent, archival matte finish that protects acrylic paintings from UV light, dirt, and moisture. This lightweight, non-toxic varnish dries to a hard, flexible, non-yellowing surface, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Compatible with Liquitex acrylic paints and mediums, it ensures a flawless, professional finish that preserves your artwork’s integrity for years to come.

## Description

Liquitex offers the broadest range of acrylic mediums to inspire creativity at every stage of the painting process. Varnish Mediums protect the painting surface from the environment and protect the pigments from ultraviolet light. Additionally, varnishes can be used to change or unify a painting’s surface sheen. Liquitex varnishes come in several different sheens which can all be intermixed for a customized sheen. Liquitex Archival Permanent Varnish Finishing Medium is a low-odor, permanent and durable medium with water-based technology, translucent when wet, clear when dry. Resists discoloring (non-yellowing, non-fogging) due to humidity heat and ultraviolet light. Can be used with Spray Paint, Heavy Body, Soft Body. Dries to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant to dirt retention. Hard, archival, non-yellowing and water-resistant when dry. Protects acrylic color from harsh elements. 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 Fahrenheit. Visit our Liquitex desertcart Storefront for full product assortment.

Review: Fantastic high-gloss finish and strong protection! - I recently used the Liquitex Professional High Gloss Varnish on my finished acrylic paintings and I’m highly impressed. I thinned it slightly with water to help with a smooth, even application, and it worked beautifully. Once dry, it delivers a true high-gloss finish that really enhances the depth and vibrancy of the colors—my artwork looks sharper, richer, and more polished. A great final touch that also provides lasting protection!
Review: Great, high-gloss was a little easier to use - I’m a professional watercolor artist trying out acrylics. The learning curve for me was using enough of the medium. I was using too little and missing coverage. I found it easier to use on my higher quality canvas that also had more variety in the painting (bride/groom, the painting hides more flaws). I also varnished some paint pours that were on cheaper canvas and struggled with them all. The painting itself didn’t hide flaws as well. I went back and ordered the high gloss for those and had better success. I also learned to use more medium so perhaps the satin may have work better as well when I try it again.

## Features

- Nullify
- Archival; Permanent; Non-Removable; Matte finish
- Lightweight, non-toxic; Dries to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface; Non-yellowing and water-resistant when dry
- Includes 8-oz / 237ml bottle of medium
- Intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic Paint Colors and Mediums.
- Conforms to ASTM D4236; Safe for educational use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000KNPLTM |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #872 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #36 in Art Paints |
| Brand Name | Liquitex |
| Color | Matte |
| Color Code | Matte Vernis |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Coverage | Superior protection, water-resistance, flexibility, and non-yellowing when dry |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (20,950) |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Full Cure Time | 72 Hours |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376923896 |
| Included Components | 1 x Liquitex Matte Clearcoat 8oz |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Type Name | Liquitex Matte Varnish 8 Oz. Bottle |
| Item Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 0.61 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Liquitex |
| Model Name | 5208 |
| Model Number | 5208 |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | BS5208 |
| Size | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Non Toxic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Artwork (Canvas, Paper, Wood, etc.) |
| UPC | 094376923896 |
| Unit Count | 8.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Color:** Matte
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Item Volume:** 8 Fluid Ounces
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Non Toxic
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Surface Recommendation:** Artwork (Canvas, Paper, Wood, etc.)
- **Unit Count:** 8.0 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic high-gloss finish and strong protection!
*by C***Y on July 25, 2025*

I recently used the Liquitex Professional High Gloss Varnish on my finished acrylic paintings and I’m highly impressed. I thinned it slightly with water to help with a smooth, even application, and it worked beautifully. Once dry, it delivers a true high-gloss finish that really enhances the depth and vibrancy of the colors—my artwork looks sharper, richer, and more polished. A great final touch that also provides lasting protection!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, high-gloss was a little easier to use
*by A***A on March 17, 2026*

I’m a professional watercolor artist trying out acrylics. The learning curve for me was using enough of the medium. I was using too little and missing coverage. I found it easier to use on my higher quality canvas that also had more variety in the painting (bride/groom, the painting hides more flaws). I also varnished some paint pours that were on cheaper canvas and struggled with them all. The painting itself didn’t hide flaws as well. I went back and ordered the high gloss for those and had better success. I also learned to use more medium so perhaps the satin may have work better as well when I try it again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good product, good value. Read directions and suggestions for use carefully.
*by C***T on December 9, 2025*

This is such a great product. Although it is typically used for a finish on oil or acrylic art, I purchased it to put on top of, like a glaze, my unfinished tile coasters, which I had painted and stamped. Upon further review, I realized this product could withstand the cold of an iced beverage, it would not work well with heated beverages. So, I began using it as a topcoat for my handmade Christmas ornaments. Works like a charm, and a little goes a long way. I watched an artist's YouTube video to find the specific application process, and I recommend doing the same. It's super easy, but I would have completely done it the wrong way if I had not watcched the video.

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*Store origin: UY*
*Last updated: 2026-04-26*