FAQ’s about Water-Mat Coatings

Water-Mat does not blush in high humidity conditions. However, drying time must be adjusted.

It has been tested over many dyes, pencils, chalks and oils. Some dyes & oils worked
fine. Some did not. You should test the type you will use before coating.

Unlike traditional lacquers, Water-Mat is virtually odorless.

Lacquer-Mat Systems has tested Water-Mat coatings with bookbinders and it was
approved .

Water-Mat coatings are formulated so they can be applied either over or under
lacquered prints. For example, you may want to apply Lacquer-Mat’s spray texture over
a print that has been coated with Water-Mat. However, with roller coaters, it does not coat sufficiently over Lacquer-Mat’s Suede-Matt (retouch tool) (several coats are necessary). This is not so when applying with spray guns or aerosol cans.

Water-Mat has been engineered to coat photographic papers, dye-sublimation prints,
canvas, watercolor papers, electrostatic substrates, vinyl, coated paper and computer
papers. Individual properties will vary depending on substrates used. We recommend
testing to ensure that your specific requirements are met.

Although Water-Mat material is ready to use right out of the gallon, if you need to thin
material more, add water sparingly because the material can become thin very quickly.

After spraying, simply spray plain water through your spray gun to clean it.