Inkjet Coatings and Varnishes

There are many misconceptions about whether or not it is necessary to coat/varnish inkjet prints and canvases. As a general rule, you should always varnish your work when possible. Varnishes are applied over dry prints and canvases and have several purposes. The first and most important function is to protect the surface from the environment and protect the pigments from ultraviolet light. Secondly, varnishes can be used to change or unify a images surface sheen. coatings/varnishes come in several different sheens, which can all be intermixed for a customized sheen.


Product:
Liquitex Matte Varnish 237ml
Product No:
77.0692389
Price (inc): $
20
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Liquitex Matte Varnish 237ml

There are many misconceptions about whether or not it is necessary to varnish canvas. As a general rule, you should always varnish canvas when possible.

Varnishes are applied over canvases and have several purposes. The first and most important function is to protect the canvas surface from the environment and protect the pigments from ultraviolet light. Secondly, varnishes can be used to change or unify a canvases surface sheen. Liquitex varnishes come in several different sheen's, which can all be intermixed for a customized sheen.

FEATURES

Low viscosity - very fluid.
Produces a matte finish
100% acrylic polymer varnish. Water soluble when wet. Good chemical and water resistance when dry.
Dry to a non-tacky, hard, flexible surface that is resistant to retention of dirt.
Depending upon substrate, allows moisture to pass through (breathable).
Will not crack as surface expands and contracts during temperature and humidity changes. Applicable for any canvas.
Flexible, archival, non-yellowing and water resistant when dry.
For interior and exterior use