{"product_id":"liquitex-professional-matte-medium-1-89l-half-gallon-durable-non-reflective-matte-finish-archival","title":"Liquitex Professional Matte Medium 1.89L (Half Gallon) — Durable Non-Reflective Matte Finish, Archival","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquitex Professional Matte Medium (1.89L) is a concentrated acrylic medium that creates a durable, non-reflective matte finish and extends or lowers paint viscosity without harming archival properties.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis half-gallon bucket of Liquitex Professional Matte Medium is made for painters who want to modify acrylics—reducing gloss, increasing flow, or stretching paint farther—while preserving film strength and permanence. Unlike thinning with water, this medium maintains binder integrity so colours dry normally and remain robust. Use it to glaze, seal, or change surface sheen across studio and classroom projects; the formula is intermixable with Liquitex Professional Acrylic paints and conforms to ASTM D4236 for safe educational use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this medium change the look and feel of acrylic paint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding Liquitex Matte Medium will lower surface reflectivity and create a flat, velvety appearance once dry. Because it’s designed to integrate with acrylic binders, the paint film remains strong and archival rather than weakened by over-thinning with water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMakes colours less glossy without softening the paint film\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDries translucent, so colour shifts are minimal when mixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight and non-toxic for safe handling in studios and schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat techniques can I use this medium for in my workflow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis medium is versatile: use it for glazing, scumbling, sealing, or producing wash-like thin layers that retain binder properties. It’s also helpful when you want smoother brushstrokes or to extend paint coverage across large surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlazing: build thin, matte colour layers for depth without tackiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlow control: improve levelling and reduce brush drag on large canvases\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtending: increase paint volume for economical large-scale work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much should I mix with paint and does it affect drying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix ratios depend on the result you want: small additions will reduce sheen, while larger portions produce more substantial mattification and volume extension. The medium does not prevent normal drying—films cure as standard acrylics do—though heavier applications may take longer to fully dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStart with 10–30% medium to reduce gloss while maintaining body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor thin glazes or washes, increase medium up to 50% or more as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow additional drying time for thicker or heavily reduced layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this product compatible with other Liquitex materials and safe for classroom use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes; Liquitex Professional Matte Medium is formulated to intermix with Liquitex Professional Acrylic paints and a wide range of Liquitex mediums. It meets ASTM D4236, making it suitable for educational settings and safe for general studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntermixable with Liquitex Professional acrylic paints and mediums\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236 for labeled art materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOpaque when wet and translucent when dry for predictable layering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Liquitex Professional Matte Medium 1.89L is ideal for professional artists, art educators, and enthusiastic hobbyists working on large canvases, murals, or classroom projects who need consistent matte surfaces, extended paint coverage, and archival performance. If you want to reduce glare, stretch paint economically, or create glazing effects without compromising film strength, this bucket is a practical studio staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I thin acrylic paint with this medium instead of water?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. It thins paint while preserving binder strength, unlike water, so films remain durable and archival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Will using this medium make my paint dry slower?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Heavier applications may need more drying time, but normal mixed layers cure like standard acrylics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Liquitex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55301106041169,"sku":"B0CX57WRJL","price":104.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/liquitex-matte-medium-front-bucket.jpg?v=1791977368","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/liquitex-professional-matte-medium-1-89l-half-gallon-durable-non-reflective-matte-finish-archival","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}