--- product_id: 11025610 title: "qt Modern Masters DP400 Clear Decorative Painter’s Acrylic Dead Flat Varnish" brand: "modern masters" price: "£46.68" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Modern Masters" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11025610-qt-modern-masters-dp400-clear-decorative-painter-s-acrylic-dead store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # dead flat finish, zero sheen 100% acrylic water-based clarity abrasion & water resistant shield qt Modern Masters DP400 Clear Decorative Painter’s Acrylic Dead Flat Varnish **Brand:** modern masters **Price:** £46.68 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Seal your style with zero shine, all vibe. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** qt Modern Masters DP400 Clear Decorative Painter’s Acrylic Dead Flat Varnish by modern masters - **How much does it cost?** £46.68 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11025610-qt-modern-masters-dp400-clear-decorative-painter-s-acrylic-dead) ## Best For - modern masters enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted modern masters brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Velvety Matte Finish:** Achieve that coveted dead flat look that eliminates unwanted shine and enhances rustic charm. - • **Effortless Application:** Smooth brush-on liquid that dries soft and silky without streaks or cloudiness. - • **Crystal Clear Protection:** Non-yellowing formula keeps your surfaces pristine and true-to-tone over time. - • **Versatile Interior Armor:** Perfect for sealing wood, faux finishes, and decorative surfaces with a subtle, professional touch. - • **Durability Meets Elegance:** Water and abrasion resistant to safeguard your artistic and decorative finishes effortlessly. ## Overview Modern Masters DP400 Clear Decorative Painter’s Acrylic Dead Flat Varnish is a premium, 100% acrylic, water-based varnish designed for interior use. It delivers a non-yellowing, dead flat finish with optimal clarity and minimal sheen, providing water and abrasion resistance to protect faux finishes and decorative painted surfaces. Ideal for achieving a smooth, matte look that preserves the natural texture and aged effects of wood and other materials. ## Description Product Description Modern Masters Dead Flat Varnish is a premium quality, 100% acrylic, non-yellowing, water base varnish formulated to have the optimum level of clarity with the least amount of sheen. It is water resistant and abrasion resistant and offers protection for faux finishes and decorative painted surfaces. From the Manufacturer Modern Masters Dead Flat Varnish is a premium quality, 100% acrylic, non-yellowing, water base varnish formulated to have the optimum level of clarity with the least amount of sheen. It is water resistant and abrasion resistant and offers protection for faux finishes and decorative painted surfaces. Review: No shine, wonderful product, worth the money! - Dead flat varnish is absolutely worth spending a little extra! We built an L-shaped desk top out of Birch particle board. After staining, I wanted a very low sheen to the wood top to match the farmhouse feel of the home. I brushed the varnish on with a brush The was reccomended for poly application. I worked quickly and smoothly trying to get the least amount of brush strokes while covering my 2 long desks! I did not end up with any white streaks or cloudiness. Dead flat did not disappoint. First photo is stain only, no varnish. Second photo is after 2 coats of dead flat with light sanding in between. I tried to get the sunlight in the pic so you can see it’s barely any sheen at all. It feels so smooth and comfortable to the touch. Even the “sides” of the particle board feel smooth and aren’t shiny. 3rd photo I tested with a drip of water, left for a few minutes and it wiped right off with no marks left behind & no soaking into the wood. I still have half a jar left and plan to re-seal some barn wood counters in my bathroom. Very pleased and would recommend and would purchase again. Review: Best Matt sealer for old wood - I used this to seal my expensive RH Flat Iron table which came totally raw and unsealed. See my photos for each step.. I brushed a coat on, dried, lightly sanded, dusted, wiped with a damp cloth, brushed another coat and it was good to go. I will add one more coat just for extra durability but my once rough raw table is soft to the touch and a silky, velvety soft texture yet still rough looking like salvaged wood should be. I've been feeding my messy toddler at the table and getting it cleaned later than I should but the table is perfectly protected and I love it. While applying it darkened the table a ton and looked milky. It dries soft and lighter but not 100% the lightness it was to begin with. This CAN be used for exterior application which is awesome. The VIC smell is not bad, a slight smell but crack a window and it doesn't smell at all. ## Features - Non-Yellowing - Dead Flat Varnish is a premium quality, 100% acrylic, non-yellowing, water base varnish formulated to have the optimum level of clarity with the least amount of sheen - Not recommended for use over Modern Masters Metallic Paint Collection™ or Metal Effects Reactive Paints - Dead Flat Varnish will remove undesirable variations in sheen, created by using semi-gloss base coats with Decorative Glazes and allows the finish to maintain that aged effect - This material is a clear varnish. It is a stable, non-flammable, translucent flowable liquid ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00KQ3S0SK | | Batteries Included? | No | | Batteries Required? | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #307,222 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #304 in Household Polyurethanes, Shellac & Varnish | | Coverage | 100 sq ft/quart | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (177) | | Date First Available | June 2, 2014 | | Finish | Flat | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00740774954146 | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Package Quantity | 1 | | Item Weight | 2.4 pounds | | Item model number | DP400 | | Manufacturer | Modern Masters | | Part Number | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5 x 6.5 inches | | Size | 1 Quart | | Special Features | Water Resistant | | UPC | 740774954146 | | Usage | Interior | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Modern Masters - **Finish Type:** Flat - **Item Weight:** 1.09 Kilograms - **Liquid Volume:** 32 Fluid Ounces - **Material:** Acrylic ## Images ![qt Modern Masters DP400 Clear Decorative Painter’s Acrylic Dead Flat Varnish - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610rJCppXvL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can i use this over a polyacryclic sealer that was supposed to have a matte sheen? or do i have to sand it off first?** A: If your not happy with how the sealer is looking, the dead flat varnish isn't going to make it look any better, so then yes, sand it off. Otherwise I'd do a test either on inconspicuous area or make a test scrap piece and apply the sealer and then the varnish, let it dry and see if it adheres well to the sealer. **Q: Does this provide enough protection to be used in an application for kitchen cabinets?** A: Lisa, I have used this product on a painted table top and it has held up well. The paint is a light color which may hide scuffs a little more than on a dark surface. I would think that it would be fine on a vertical surface which would get less wear than a table top. **Q: Can this be used over a semigloss latex paint to dull the gloss?** A: I am by no means an expert. I used mine over a flat latex and a chalk paint. But I believe it would reduce your gloss. It is a beautifully flat finish. I love this varnish! **Q: Can this be used over wallpaper which is in close proximity to a sink?** A: I can't help you. I Love to use it on furniture over chalk paint. You may need a matte poly close to the sink. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No shine, wonderful product, worth the money! *by J***7 on April 4, 2019* Dead flat varnish is absolutely worth spending a little extra! We built an L-shaped desk top out of Birch particle board. After staining, I wanted a very low sheen to the wood top to match the farmhouse feel of the home. I brushed the varnish on with a brush The was reccomended for poly application. I worked quickly and smoothly trying to get the least amount of brush strokes while covering my 2 long desks! I did not end up with any white streaks or cloudiness. Dead flat did not disappoint. First photo is stain only, no varnish. Second photo is after 2 coats of dead flat with light sanding in between. I tried to get the sunlight in the pic so you can see it’s barely any sheen at all. It feels so smooth and comfortable to the touch. Even the “sides” of the particle board feel smooth and aren’t shiny. 3rd photo I tested with a drip of water, left for a few minutes and it wiped right off with no marks left behind & no soaking into the wood. I still have half a jar left and plan to re-seal some barn wood counters in my bathroom. Very pleased and would recommend and would purchase again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Matt sealer for old wood *by B***K on August 4, 2017* I used this to seal my expensive RH Flat Iron table which came totally raw and unsealed. See my photos for each step.. I brushed a coat on, dried, lightly sanded, dusted, wiped with a damp cloth, brushed another coat and it was good to go. I will add one more coat just for extra durability but my once rough raw table is soft to the touch and a silky, velvety soft texture yet still rough looking like salvaged wood should be. I've been feeding my messy toddler at the table and getting it cleaned later than I should but the table is perfectly protected and I love it. While applying it darkened the table a ton and looked milky. It dries soft and lighter but not 100% the lightness it was to begin with. This CAN be used for exterior application which is awesome. The VIC smell is not bad, a slight smell but crack a window and it doesn't smell at all. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for NATURAL/UNFINISHED wood surfaces *by S***T on May 3, 2018* Great for NATURAL/UNFINISHED wood surfaces. If you're coating a heavy traffic item (like our kitchen table), use MORE than the suggested 2 coats. I used the entire bottle and it didnt change the color , sheen or finish at all yet protected againt water and food stains. Water now beads up and rolls off; wipes away instantly with no marks. ## Frequently Bought Together - qt Modern Masters DP400 Clear Decorative Painter’s Acrylic Dead Flat Varnish - 1 gal Modern Masters VP100 Tint Base Venetian Plaster Water-Based Acrylic Venetian Plaster - Green Length Stainless Steel Finish Trowel, Plate Thickness: 0.01 inch (0.3 mm), 8.3 inches (210 mm) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11025610-qt-modern-masters-dp400-clear-decorative-painter-s-acrylic-dead](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/11025610-qt-modern-masters-dp400-clear-decorative-painter-s-acrylic-dead) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*