priming coat

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Word: Priming Coat

Definition: A "priming coat" is the first layer of paint or special material (called size) that is applied to a surface before the final paint layers. It helps the final paint stick better and makes the color look nicer.

Usage Instructions:

1. When to Use: You use a priming coat when you are painting a surface for the first time or when you are painting over a surface that has a different color or material.
2. How to Use: After preparing the surface (cleaning, sanding, etc.), you apply the priming coat evenly. Once it dries, you can then add the final coats of paint.

Example:

• "Before painting my room blue, I applied a priming coat to ensure the color would look vibrant."

Advanced Usage:

In professional painting, using a priming coat is essential for achieving a professional finish, especially on surfaces that are porous or have stains.

Word Variants:

• Prime (verb): To apply a priming coat.
  • Example: "Make sure to prime the walls before painting."
• Primer (noun): A product specifically designed to be a priming coat.
  • Example: "I bought a special primer for the wood before painting it."

Different Meanings:

• Priming (general): In other contexts, "priming" can refer to preparing something for a specific task or event, not just in painting.
  • Example: "Priming the audience with information before a presentation."

Synonyms:

• Undercoat
• Base coat
• Primer

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Get a fresh coat of paint": This means to repaint something for a new look.

  • Example: "The old house needs a fresh coat of paint to look good again."

• "Lay the groundwork": This means to prepare the foundation for something, similar to applying a priming coat before the main work.

  • Example: "Before launching the project, we need to lay the groundwork."

Summary:

A "priming coat" is an important step in painting that helps the final layers look their best.

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Noun

1. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

Synonyms

• flat coat
• ground
• primer
• priming
• primer coat
• undercoat