Brustro Matte Varnish | 200ml | Water Based - Acrylic Painting

Give a finished acrylic painting a protective matte top coat. Brustro Professional Matte Varnish is a water based, fluid varnish that you brush over dry artwork. The label calls it a mid viscosity, fluid medium, and it takes the shine off for a soft, glare free look while drying clear. This bottle holds 200ml.

Specifications

Perfect for

• A final coat on acrylic paintings on canvas and board
• Evening out patchy sheen across a finished piece
• Protecting mixed media and painted craft before display
• Wall art and gifts

Compatibility

Works with: dry acrylic paintings on canvas, canvas board, wood and heavy paper, and painted MDF craft.

Pairs well with: a soft, wide flat brush kept only for varnish.

Not suitable for: wet or unfinished paint; the label says permanent, so it cannot be removed later.

How to Use

1. Let the painting dry completely and dust the surface.
2. Stir the bottle gently so no bubbles form.
3. Brush on one thin, even coat in one direction.
4. Let it dry fully before adding a second thin coat if needed.

Before You Buy

• This is a permanent varnish; test on a spare painted scrap first.
• No drying time is stated here; follow the directions on the bottle.

You will Need

• A soft flat brush
• A fully dry painting

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• flat brushes
• acrylic colours in bottles
• more Brustro art supplies

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brustro matte varnish removable?
No. The label says permanent, so it stays on the painting once dry.

How is matte different from the high gloss and satin varnish?
Matte takes the shine away; high gloss gives the strongest shine and satin sits in between. All three come as 200ml Brustro water based varnishes.

Can I use it on oil paintings?
It is sold for acrylic work. Only use a varnish over oil paint once the oil painting is completely dry, and test first.

Brush-on or spray varnish, which should I pick?
Brush-on varnish is easier to control on small pieces. The Brustro spray gives a thin, even coat with no brush marks. Pick brush-on for control and spray for large, smooth surfaces.