Varnishes & Top Coats

Varnishes and coatings unify the surface quality and protect paintings from dust and ultraviolet light. Varnish provides removable UV protection, while coatings provide non-removable protection to extend the life of acrylic paintings.

MSA (Mineral Spirit Acrylic) Varnish with UVLS is a Mineral Spirit based Acrylic resin system that reduces dirt penetration and surface marring, offering an extremely level film with less foam and fewer pinholes.

Archival Aerosol Varnish MSA with UVLS is formulated with 100% solvent-based, reversible acrylic co-polymer resin. It is an easy to use spray varnish made with fast drying acetone and a propellant.

Isolation Coat can be applied to acrylic paintings to unify and protect the surface. Sealing with isolation coat prior to varnishing ensures an even application of varnish and provides a layer of protection if/when varnish is removed.

Waterborne Varnish is a water-based acrylic polymer varnish with Ultra Violet Light Stabilizers [UVLS] that protects interior acrylic paintings from dust and ultraviolet light.

Products

Waterborne Varnish
7711

Archival Aerosol Varnish MSA
7731 7736 7741 7746

MSA Solvent
7751

Isolation Coat
7760

MSA (Mineral Spirit Acrylic) Varnish with UVLS swatch

MSA (Mineral Spirit Acrylic) Varnish with UVLS
7770 7775 7780

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Introduction to Varnishing

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