recoat

The painter will recoat the old fence with fresh white paint.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To apply a fresh layer of paint, varnish, or other coating: "recoat" means to cover a surface again with a new coat of a protective or decorative substance, typically after the previous coat has dried or worn.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • After the first layer dried, they decided to recoat the wall with a second coat of paint. (To apply another layer of paint to the wall.)
  • The deck needs to be recoated with sealant every two years to protect it from the weather. (To apply a new layer of sealant.)

Advanced Usage

• "recoat time": the period of time required between applying coats of a substance for proper adhesion and drying.

  • The manufacturer recommends a recoat time of at least four hours. (The waiting period before applying the next coat.)

• "to recoat a surface": to cover a surface again with a coating material.

  • You should recoat the floor after sanding it to ensure an even finish. (Apply a new layer of finish.)

Variants and Related Words

• Recoating (n): the act or process of applying a new coat.

  • The recoat of the car's paint job took three hours. (The process of applying a new layer of paint.)

• Recoatable (adj): capable of being recoated.

  • This primer is recoatable after thirty minutes. (It can have another layer applied.)

Synonyms

• Reapply: to put on another layer of a substance.
• Refinish: to give a new surface or coat to something (often used for furniture or floors).

Phrasal Verbs

• Recoat over: to apply a new coat on top of an existing one.
  • You can recoat over the old paint if it is still in good condition. (Apply a new layer on top.)

Related Idioms

• A fresh coat of paint: a new layer of paint (often used metaphorically to mean a renewal or improvement).
  • The old house just needs a fresh coat of paint to look new again. (A new layer of paint.)