top coat

Painter's finishing touch

A top coat is the final layer of paint, varnish, or similar finish applied over primer or base coats: Let the primer dry before applying the top coat.

In nail care, a top coat is a clear polish that protects color and adds shine.

The term also means an overcoat—an outer garment worn over other clothing for warmth.

Related

protective layer · outer layer · weatherproofing · duster · polish · cape · nail art · finish · paint job · glaze · collar · manicure · pocket · final · sheen · winter · jacket · paint

Categories
Opposites
layering sequence in painting/finishing

top coatprimer

Preparatory coat or guide

base coat · undercoat · primer coat · sealer · substrate

garment layering

top coatundergarment

Clothing worn beneath others

base layer · undershirt · underwear · thermal underwear · foundation garment

Family

topcoat, topcoats

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G