Varnish for Acrylic Paintings, Wood & Decoupage
Protect your finished work with Solid Solutions water-based varnishes. Choose Polymer Gloss Varnish for acrylic paintings on canvas, Polyurethane Varnish in gloss or matte for wood and other rigid surfaces, or Mixed Media Medium & Varnish for decoupage.
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All three are water-based, dry clear and are non-yellowing. The right one depends on what you are varnishing: a flexible canvas, a rigid surface like wood, or paper glued down for decoupage. Use the guide below to pick. Proudly Australian owned and made.
Acrylic Paintings
Canvas
Wood
MDF
Decoupage
Gloss
Matte
Water-Based
Which varnish do I need?
Polymer Gloss Varnish
For finished acrylic paintings on stretched canvas and canvas boards. Dries clear and stays flexible, archival and non-yellowing. Also a gloss medium you can mix into acrylic paint for extra gloss and flow. 250ml, 1 Litre and 4 Litre.
Polyurethane Varnish (gloss or matte)
For wood, MDF, metal, plastic, concrete and other rigid surfaces, indoors and outdoors. A hard, tough finish that resists water, heat and knocks. Not for canvas, paper or flexible surfaces. 250ml, 1 Litre and 4 Litre in gloss or matte.
Mixed Media Medium & Varnish
For decoupage and collage. Glue, sealer and clear gloss varnish in one, on wood, paper, canvas and terracotta. Dries flexible and water resistant. 250ml and 1 Litre.
At a glance
Polymer Gloss
Acrylic paintings on canvas
Polyurethane
Wood and rigid surfaces
Mixed Media
Decoupage glue and varnish
All three
Water-based, non-yellowing
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Polymer Gloss Varnish - 250ml
Solid Solutions POLYMER GLOSS VARNISH is a water-based professional gloss finish varnish. It serves a dual purpose as both a finishing varnish and a glossy additive to paint. When combined...
Polymer Gloss Varnish - 1 Litre
Solid Solutions POLYMER GLOSS VARNISH is a water-based professional gloss finish varnish. It serves a dual purpose as both a finishing varnish and a glossy additive to paint. When combined...
Polymer Gloss Varnish - 4 Litre
Solid Solutions POLYMER GLOSS VARNISH is a water-based professional gloss finish varnish. It serves a dual purpose as both a finishing varnish and a glossy additive to paint. When combined...
Polyurethane Gloss Varnish - 250ml
Solid Solutions Polyurethane Gloss Varnish 250ml is a water-based polyurethane varnish that dries to a clear, high-gloss, non-yellowing finish. It is tough, quick drying and water, heat and impact resistant,...
Polyurethane Gloss Varnish - 1 Litre
Solid Solutions Polyurethane Gloss Varnish 1 Litre is a water-based polyurethane varnish that provides a clear gloss finish without yellowing. This durable varnish dries quickly and is suitable for both...
Polyurethane Gloss Varnish - 4 Litre
Solid Solutions Polyurethane Gloss Varnish 4 Litre is a bulk water-based polyurethane varnish for larger projects. It dries quickly to a clear, high-gloss, non-yellowing finish that is water, heat and...
Polyurethane Matte Varnish - 250ml
Solid Solutions Polyurethane Matte Varnish 250ml is a water-based polyurethane varnish that provides a clear matte finish without yellowing. It dries quickly to a tough, low-sheen coat that is water,...
Polyurethane Matte Varnish - 1 Litre
Solid Solutions Polyurethane Matte Varnish 1 Litre is a water-based polyurethane varnish that provides a clear matte finish without yellowing. This durable polyurethane wood finish dries quickly and is suitable...
Polyurethane Matte Varnish - 4 Litre
Solid Solutions Polyurethane Matte Varnish 4 Litre is a bulk water-based polyurethane varnish for larger jobs. It dries quickly to a clear, non-yellowing matte finish that is water, heat and...
Mixed Media Medium & Varnish - 250ml
Solid Solutions Mixed Media Medium & Varnish 250ml is a decoupage glue, sealer and gloss varnish in one bottle. Use it to glue paper, napkins and cut-outs onto wood, paper,...
Mixed Media Medium & Varnish - 1 Litre
Solid Solutions Mixed Media Medium & Varnish 1 Litre has been designed exclusively for mixed media. Use it as a collage and decoupage glue, a fixative, a glazing medium, a...
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