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Name Paper Oil Paints Canvas Wood Metal Glass Water based? Sheen Non Yellow-ing Exterior/ Interior Remov-able Special uses
Polymer Matt Varnish
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Matt
Yes
Interior
No
Photography matting
Polymer Gloss Varnish
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gloss
Yes
Interior
No
Glass medium, decoupage and gloss medium.
Satin Varnish
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Satin
Yes
Interior
No
Extremely hard and heat reisistant once cured - recommended for folk art use.
Poly-U-Gloss Varnish
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Gloss
Yes
Interior
No
Extremely hard and heat reisistant once cured - recommended for folk art use.
Final Varnish Gloss Finish
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Gloss
Yes
Interior/ Exterior
Yes
Good varnish for oil paintings, or exterior work.
Final Varnish Matt Finish
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Matt
Yes
Interior/ Exterior
Yes
Good varnish for oil paintings, or exterior work. Note: Must be stirred well before use.