base coats
Initial paint applications
Base coats are preliminary layers applied before the main coating in painting, nail care, and similar applications.
In automotive and house painting, a base coat provides adhesion and a foundation for subsequent layers of color or finish.
In manicures, a base coat protects the natural nail and helps polish adhere better.
Always apply a base coat before your color to prevent staining.
The term emphasizes preparation rather than the visible finish.
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- gessoAbsorbent primer for canvases
- latexMilky plant-derived polymer
alkyd · bonding · adhesion · coverage · opacity · drywall · wood · metal · masonry · shellac
foundation
Underlying support structure
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- nail polishCosmetic finger coating
- manicureCosmetic fingertip grooming
lacquer · enamel · varnish · gel · acrylic · nail art · cuticle · nail bed · nail care · nail salon
- Paint termsswatches, paint chips, chips, color palettes, palettes