Grumbacher Matvar 53 - Wax-Free Matte Varnish for Oil, Watercolor & Tempera (236 ml / 8 oz)
Grumbacher Matvar 53 is a fast-drying, colorless acrylic resin varnish developed to provide a flexible, matte protective layer on oil, watercolor, or tempera paintings. Unlike traditional wax-based matt varnishes, this formula remains fully reworkable and does not interfere with tonal balance or future overpainting.
✦ Features & Benefits
✦ Matte finish without wax – perfect for protective layers that remain paintable
✦ Tone-preserving – maintains brightness and depth without altering original colors
✦ Versatile – suitable for oil paints, watercolor, and tempera surfaces
✦ Durable – protects artworks against cracking, peeling, and handling marks
✦ Solvent-based – easy cleanup with real turpentine (not for use with odorless substitutes)
✦ Instructions for Use
✦ Stir well before and during use to evenly distribute matting agents
✦ Apply with a clean varnish brush on a dry, dust-free surface
✦ Do not use with turpenoid or odorless thinners – clean only with pure turpentine
✦ Technical Data
✦ Contents: 236 ml (8 fl. oz)
✦ Type: Acrylic resin varnish (matte, wax-free)
✦ Color: Colorless
✦ Drying time: Fast drying
✦ Suitable for: Oil, watercolor, and tempera painting
✦ Cleaning: Use pure turpentine only
Grumbacher Matvar 53 is the ideal solution for artists seeking a professional matte finish that preserves color integrity and allows for future overpainting – combining protection, flexibility, and high visual fidelity in one product.
Product safety information
Manufacturer information:
Art Material International
Carl-Zeiss-Straße 21-23
Schleswig-Holstein
Kaltenkirchen, Deutschland, 24568
info@art-material.eu
https://art-material.shop/
| Shipping weight: |
0,24 kg
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| Item weight: |
0,23 kg
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| Content: |
236,00 ml
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| Dimensions
( Length × Width × Height ):
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13,90 × 3,80 × 6,90 cm |
