Finishing Coat (Noun)
Meaning
The final coating of (eg., paint, plaster, varnish, etc.); "we can't paint until they put on the finishing coat".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter applied a finishing coat of varnish to the newly sanded wood floor to give it a glossy sheen.
- After the walls were patched and sanded, the painter applied a finishing coat of paint to complete the job.
- The furniture maker carefully applied a finishing coat of polyurethane to protect the wood and enhance its appearance.
- The drywall installer waited for the joint compound to dry before applying a finishing coat of joint compound to smooth out the surface.
- The contractor couldn't start installing the trim until the painter applied a finishing coat of paint to the walls and ceiling.