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product_id: 46197148
title: "Liquitex BASICS Matte Varnish"
brand: "liquitex"
price: "$56"
currency: NZD
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
category: "Liquitex"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/46197148-liquitex-basics-matte-varnish
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# Clear, non-yellowing matte finish 250ml precision application Permanent, water-resistant protection Liquitex BASICS Matte Varnish

**Brand:** liquitex
**Price:** $56
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🖼️ Elevate your art with flawless matte finesse—because your work deserves the spotlight.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Liquitex BASICS Matte Varnish by liquitex
- **How much does it cost?** $56 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/46197148-liquitex-basics-matte-varnish)

## 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

- • **Customizable Sheen:** Mix with gloss varnish to tailor your artwork’s perfect finish.
- • **Crystal Clear Drying:** Dries transparent without yellowing, preserving true colors over time.
- • **Effortless Application:** Designed for smooth coverage with a large soft brush—no streaks, no fuss.
- • **Gallery-Grade Protection:** Safeguard your masterpiece with a permanent, water-resistant matte shield.
- • **Certified Safe & Reliable:** ACMI certified and ASTM d4236 compliant—trusted for studios and classrooms alike.

## Overview

Liquitex BASICS Matte Varnish is a 250ml acrylic-based protective finish that dries to a clear, permanent matte sheen. It offers water-resistant durability, is mixable with gloss varnishes for customizable finishes, and is certified safe for educational and professional use. Ideal for artists seeking an affordable yet professional-grade varnish to preserve and enhance their acrylic paintings.

## Description

BASICS mediums & Varnishes are developed for students and artists that need dependable quality at an economical price. BASICS mediums are mixed with acrylic paint to adjust how the paint works, feels and looks. They can be used to add texture, adjust paint flow, and alter the working properties of the color. Because they include acrylic resin, these mediums maintain or add to the stability of the paint film, and can be used in any amount desired. BASICS Varnishes are permanent and used to protect finished paintings.

Review: Crystal Clear Protection with a Professional Finish - This varnish brought my acrylic pieces to life! It dries to a sleek, glossy finish that enhances colors without yellowing or streaking. Super easy to apply—just a soft brush and patience. It gives my work that final “gallery-ready” polish and protects it from dust and scratches. Great quality, great value, and a must-have for any artist’s studio.
Review: Covers a lot. - Love this product.

## Features

- Permanent matte varnish used to protect finished paintings
- Matte varnish can be mixed with gloss varnish to vary the final finish sheen
- Dries to a clear, non-yellowing finish
- Best applied with a large soft brush
- ACMI certified. Conforms to ASTM d4236; safe for educational use

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B073FSW6HK |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,675 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #3 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish |
| Brand | Liquitex |
| Color | Matte Varnish |
| Coverage | Water-resistant |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (9,936) |
| Date First Available | June 28, 2017 |
| Finish | Matte |
| Finish Type | Matte |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00094376977530 |
| Included Components | MATTE VARNISH |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Volume | 250 Milliliters |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Item model number | 1041007 |
| Manufacturer | ColArt Americas |
| Material | Acrylic |
| Model Name | BASICS |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Package Information | Bottle |
| Paint Type | Acrylic |
| Part Number | 1041007 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.9 x 2.2 x 2.2 inches |
| Size | 8.45 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Style | Matte Varnish |
| UPC | 094376977530 |
| Unit Count | 8.4535 Fluid Ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Liquitex
- **Color:** Matte Varnish
- **Finish Type:** Matte
- **Included Components:** MATTE VARNISH
- **Item Form:** Liquid
- **Item Volume:** 250 Milliliters
- **Paint Type:** Acrylic
- **Size:** 8.45 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior/Exterior
- **Unit Count:** 8.4535 Fluid Ounces

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Crystal Clear Protection with a Professional Finish
*by C***. on July 25, 2025*

This varnish brought my acrylic pieces to life! It dries to a sleek, glossy finish that enhances colors without yellowing or streaking. Super easy to apply—just a soft brush and patience. It gives my work that final “gallery-ready” polish and protects it from dust and scratches. Great quality, great value, and a must-have for any artist’s studio.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Covers a lot.
*by S***E on January 18, 2026*

Love this product.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best varnish for acrylic paintings!
*by L***D on November 16, 2025*

I've used tons of different varnishes for my acrylic paintings and they all had their issues, but this is the best varnish by far! The texture is so smooth and doesn't leave lines! I use a soft camel mop brush. It's got the perfect amount of shine to it and is super durable! The bottle size is great for doing many many projects because it goes a long way! It's thin enough to be workable and doesn't leave a sticky residue after it's fully cured! I even used it to cover some dowels that I made into dotting tools and I can still use a damp cloth to wipe the paint off them without the varnish coming off! I'm going to buy the matte and satin versions too for different projects! Liquitex is definitely the best! It even works for my air dry clay projects!

## Frequently Bought Together

- Liquitex BASICS Matte Varnish, 250ml, 8.4-oz
- Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White
- Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint, 250ml (8.5-oz) Tube, Titanium White

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*Last updated: 2026-02-06*