subcoat
Paint beneath topcoat
A subcoat is a layer of paint or primer applied before the final coat, providing a base for better adhesion and coverage: Apply a subcoat before the gloss finish.
In animals, subcoat refers to the soft, dense fur beneath the outer guard hairs: The husky's thick subcoat keeps it warm in winter.
Foundational paint layer
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- gessoAbsorbent primer for canvases
- groundSolid surface underfoot
preparation · sizing · underpainting · surfacer · binder · adhesion · bonding · leveling
Preparatory coat or guide
- rustproofingTreating metal against decay
- undercoatingProtective vehicle underbody layer
- chassisStructural support base
- underbodyBottom of a vehicle
rubberized · bitumen · wax · spray-on · sealant · galvanizing · zinc
basecoat
Foundational paint layer
- sealerCoating preventing moisture penetration
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- gessoAbsorbent primer for canvases
ground · preparation · sizing · underpainting · surfacer · binder · adhesion · bonding · leveling · substrate
primer
Preparatory coat or guide
- rustproofingTreating metal against decay
- undercoatingProtective vehicle underbody layer
- chassisStructural support base
underbody · rubberized · bitumen · wax · spray-on · sealant · galvanizing · zinc
underfur
Mammal's insulating base coat
deshedding · rake · matting · density · insulating · seasonal · molting · pelt · fleece · wool
subcoattopcoat
Outermost garment layer
finish coat · guard hairs · final coat · overcoat · clear coat
sub, coat, coats, coated, coating, coatings, overcoat, topcoat, undercoat