recoat

Apply fresh layer

To recoat is to apply another layer of paint, varnish, sealant, or similar coating: The deck needs to be recoated every few years.

Instructions often specify drying time before recoating.

A recoat is the act of applying or the layer itself.

maintenance

touch-up

Minor cosmetic correction

revarnish · reapply · strip · sand down · scuff · degrease · clean · prep · interval · schedule

materials

paint

Colored coating substance

lacquer · shellac · sealant · stain · glaze · finish · topcoat · polyurethane · epoxy · resin

application

brush

Bristled cleaning tool

  • rollerRotating cylindrical tool
  • sprayDispersed liquid droplets
  • sprayerDevice dispersing liquid droplets

airbrush · applicator · nozzle · coverage · adhesion · drying time · curing · sanding · masking · taping

protection

weatherproof

Resistant to outdoor elements

corrosion · oxidation · barrier · seal · preserve · shield · insulate · durability · longevity · scratch resistant

surfaces

wood

Tree-derived building material

furniture · deck · fence · siding · trim · cabinets · floor · wall · ceiling · railing

Opposites
surface covering action

recoatstrip

Narrow elongated piece

remove · strip off · take off · scrape off · peel

Family

recoated, recoating, recoats

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G