Matte Medium is a liquid medium useful for extending color, decreasing gloss and increasing film integrity. It is also used as a nearly clear ground on canvas instead of gesso.

About Golden Mediums and Additives

GOLDEN Mediums and Additives provide infinite control with acrylic colors. Mediums control transparency, viscosity and surface sheen, while additives control paint’s working properties. Fluid Matte Medium is useful for extending colors, decreasing gloss and increasing film integrity while promoting even flow and leveling, and maintaining the film's stability. . These 100% acrylic polymer liquid mediums also decrease gloss and increase translucency. Matte Medium and Fluid Matte Medium can be used as an alternative to gesso to create a clear ground. Super Matte Medium should always be blended with acrylic paints or mediums. Mix gloss and matte mediums to create a custom satin finish.