Seal your acrylic work with a transparent, matte acrylic layer which is breathable, permanent and protects against uv damage.
What it does:
- 100% acrylic polymer varnish adds a matte sheen, protects and resists dirt retention.
- Dries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface.
- Increases brightness and colour saturation.
- Adjusts and unifies surface sheen.
- Improves surface durability - ideal when shipping or exhibiting.
- Protects colours from uv light damage.
- Resists discolouration - yellowing and fogging - caused by humidity, heat and uv.
- depending on the substrate, it allows surface moisture to pass through and breathe.
- Allows for easy cleaning without fear of damaging the acrylic paint film.
- Has excellent levelling properties - will not hold brush marks.
- Semi-opaque when wet, transparent when dry.
- Use on flexible or rigid supports.
- Ideal for complete coverage of heavy textures and vertical applications.
- Designed for interior and exterior use.
How to use it:
- As this is permanent, do a patch test first.
- Before varnishing ensure paint surface is fully dry (72 hours-two weeks depending on thickness).
- Ensure your space is well ventilated and dirt and dust-free.
- Place the artwork flat on a surface - always varnish horizontally.
- Stir gently before use.
- Do not thin with water.
- Use long, even strokes, covering the surface top to bottom while moving from one side to the other - don't go over bits you have missed, but leave to dry and then re-varnish area.
- While applying, look for surface bubbles by inspecting it from all angles and even them out immediately.
- Apply 1-2 thin coats, allowing at least three hours dry time between coats.
- If you require more than two layers, first use gloss varnish as a base layer and build to your desired thickness, then apply satin varnish as your top coat.
How not to use it:
- Do not shake or vigorously over-brush as this can result in a foggy, hazy look when dry.
- Don't apply with a roller or sponge brush.
- Don't apply in one thick coat, but several thin coats, to avoid brush marks, drips and cloudiness.
- Don't go back over areas you have already done, as this can cause clouding.
- Don't attempt to remove once applied.
- Do not use with any non-acrylic media.
