finish coat

Last paint application

A finish coat is the final layer applied to a surface—paint, plaster, stucco, or other coating material.

It's what you see when the job is done, applied over primer or base coats to provide the desired appearance and protection: We'll apply the finish coat once the primer dries.

Also called a topcoat.

Related

satin · matte · sheen · polish · paint · surface · smooth · brushstroke · roller · spray gun · spray · drying · drying time · cure · luster · enamel · shellac · polyurethane

Categories
Opposites
coating sequence/layer order

finish coatprimer

Preparatory coat or guide

base coat · undercoat · primer coat · sealer · base layer

Family

finish, coat, finishes, finished, finishing, finisher, coats, coated, coating

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G