Acrylic Mediums: Take Full Control of Your Paint
Acrylic mediums let you push your paint beyond its standard behaviour. Mixed directly into acrylic paint, they can slow drying time, increase transparency, build thick impasto textures, add gloss or matte finishes, and much more. DeSerres carries a wide selection of acrylic mediums from leading brands, suited to every technique from fine art painting to mixed media and experimental work.
Which Acrylic Medium Is Right for Your Technique?
Gel mediums thicken paint for impasto work and can be used as a collage adhesive or texture builder. Glazing mediums increase transparency and extend open time, ideal for layering and colour blending. Retarders slow drying time, giving you more time to blend and rework wet paint. Flow improvers reduce surface tension for smoother, more fluid application. Matte and gloss mediums adjust the sheen of your finished surface. Choosing the right medium depends on the effect you want to achieve. Explore our Acrylic Paint, Primers and our full Mediums, Varnishes & Resins collection for more options.