
Médiums Tri-Art - Couche de finition brillante
Description
Top Coat Hard is a 100% pure acrylic dispersion suitable as a finishing layer on hard substrates, sculpture and crafts. This very hard, washable, scratch resistant finish is intended for use on rigid surfaces.
Not recommended for flexible, pre-gessoed surfaces or substrates. Use on low quality canvas and substrates could cause uneven shrinkage, warping or even snapping of stretcher bars.
Top Coat Hard is self-leveling and can be brushed, poured, or sprayed to produce a thin protective finish. Remains semi-flexible even in multiple layers. To produce thick coats and maintain maximum clarity, apply in thin layers allowing a curing time of 12 to 24 hours between coats. Stir prior to use.
About Acrylic Paint
This explains what acrylic paint is, and why our acrylic films are dependable over time.
What acrylic paint actually is
Acrylic paint is pigment dispersed in an acrylic polymer emulsion. As water evaporates, the acrylic particles coalesce into a continuous, flexible film that locks pigment in place and adheres to the surface.
Our binder and manufacturing approach
Tri-Art paints are 100% acrylic polymer emulsion products. We manufacture using a custom high-solids acrylic resin, and this binder standard applies across our range, including professional and student quality.
Using water confidently
Because our acrylic films are built on a high-solids acrylic resin system, artists can be more comfortable using water as a working medium without feeling like they are automatically compromising film integrity. For very thin applications, build in controlled layers and let each layer dry before continuing.
Practical tip: if you are creating extremely thin washes for extended areas, consider alternating thin layers with normal-strength layers to maintain a robust film build.

