{"product_id":"liquitex-soluvar-varnish-matte","title":"Liquitex Soluvar Varnish, Matte","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-index=\"7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_colart-feature-widget colart-feature-widget panel-first-child\" id=\"panel-14891-3-1-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-widget-wrapper-medium-product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-page-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-container col-md-12 col-lg-12 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-product-block-title\"\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral spirit-based varnish adds a matte sheen, protects and resists dirt retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDries clear to a flexible, non-tacky, hard surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreases brightness and color saturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusts and unifies surface sheen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves surface durability - ideal when shipping or exhibiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects colors from UV light damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResists discoloration - yellowing and fogging - caused by humidity, heat and UV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepending on the substrate it allows surface moisture to pass through and breathe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas excellent levelling properties - will not hold brushmarks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on flexible or rigid supports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for interior and exterior use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-index=\"8\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_colart-feature-widget colart-feature-widget\" id=\"panel-14891-3-1-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-widget-wrapper-medium-product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-page-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-container col-md-12 col-lg-12 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-product-block-title\"\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"formulabar-disabled\" id=\"formula-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"t-formula-bar-input-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eApplication\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore varnishing ensure paint surface is fully dry - 72 hours-two weeks for acrylics, depending on thickness, and 6-12 months for oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure your space is well ventilated and dirt and dust-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the artwork flat on a surface - always varnish horizontally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir gently before use - the matting agents in the formula can settle during storage, so stirring will help these re-dissolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be thinned with up to 25% true mineral spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a wide, flat soft-hair brush\/pad\/spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 1-2 coats of Gloss Medium as a permanent isolating barrier first and leave to dry for three days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce completely dry, clean the surface with a lint-free rag dampened with mineral spirits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply 1-2 layers of Soluvar, leaving 24 hours between coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse long, even strokes, covering the surface top to bottom while moving from one side to the other - dont go over bits you have missed but leave to dry and then re-varnish area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile applying, look for surface bubbles by inspecting it from all angles and even them out immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemoval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork in a clean, well-ventilated area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear a dual filter respirator (NIOSH-approved) and neoprene gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a small piece of soft, white, lint-free cloth dampened with true mineral spirits or turps. Lay the cloth on the surface for 15-30 minutes, checking to see if varnish is being dissolved. If its taking longer, use a higher strength of the spirit and cover the area with plastic to slow down evaporation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter 15-30 minutes, rub the cloth over a small area 1-2 square inches until the Soluvar layer starts to dissolve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a clean cloth and more solvent, rub the area again to remove residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking horizontally, continue the same process for the entire area to be cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf any paint comes off on the cloth, stop immediately and move onto another area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce completed allow the surface to dry before reapplying a fresh coat of Soluvar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-index=\"9\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_colart-feature-widget colart-feature-widget panel-last-child\" id=\"panel-14891-3-1-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-widget-wrapper-medium-product-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-page-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-container col-md-12 col-lg-12 col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medium-product-block-title\"\u003eHow not to use it\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"formulabar-disabled\" id=\"formula-bar\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"t-formula-bar-input-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not shake or vigorously over-brush as this can result in surface bubbles and a foggy, hazy look when dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont apply with a roller or sponge brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont apply in one thick coat, but several thin coats, to avoid brush marks, drips and cloudiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont go back over areas you have already done, as this can cause clouding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDont use odorless mineral spirits, paint removers, ketones or any other harsh solvents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Liquitex","offers":[{"title":"Liquitex Soluvar Varnish, 8 oz., Matte","offer_id":56098982035828,"sku":"urf1789562669851","price":18.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Liquitex Soluvar Varnish, Matte, 12 oz., Matte","offer_id":56098982068596,"sku":"nhf1789562669852","price":20.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/4763\/4292\/files\/liquitex-soluvar-varnish-matte_1.jpg?v=1789562695","url":"https:\/\/feathertrimmedclad.shop\/products\/liquitex-soluvar-varnish-matte","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}