finish coat
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Definition
Noun: 1. A final layer of plaster: The last, smooth layer of plaster applied to walls or ceilings to create a ready surface. 2. A final layer of paint: The last coat of paint applied to a surface, completing the painting process.
Usage
The term "finish coat" is used in construction and painting to specify the ultimate, surface-preparing or decorative layer. It is often preceded by "the" or a possessive determiner.
Examples
- The plasterer will apply the finish coat tomorrow, and then the walls will be ready for painting.
- After two primer coats, we applied the finish coat of white paint.
- The quality of the finish coat determines the final appearance of the wall.
Advanced Usage
- Finishing coat: This variant is synonymous and commonly used. The example from the reference context uses this form: "we can't paint until they put on the ."
Variants and Related Words
- Finishing coat (n): A direct synonym for "finish coat."
- Topcoat (n): Often used interchangeably with "finish coat," especially for paint. It emphasizes it is the final, visible layer.
- Undercoat (n): A preparatory coat (of paint or primer) applied before the finish coat.
Synonyms
- Final coat
- Topcoat
- Last coat
Noun
- the final coating of plaster applied to walls and ceilings
- we can't paint until they put on the finishing coat
- the final coat of paint