waterproof coating

Liquid-repellent surface layer

A waterproof coating is a layer of material applied to a surface to prevent water penetration.

Such coatings protect everything from outdoor furniture to hiking boots to basement walls: The deck needs a fresh waterproof coating before winter.

Common materials include wax, silicone, polyurethane, and various sealants.

Related

top coat · wax · resin · enamel · glaze · finish · repellent · membrane · barrier · spray · silicone · polyurethane · slick · glossy · raincoat · tarp · oil cloth · marine grade

Categories
Opposites
water permeability

waterproof coatingabsorbent material

Substance that soaks things

porous surface · breathable fabric · sponge · blotting paper · cotton

protective function

waterproof coatingraw material

Unprocessed production input

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G