Flat Coat (Noun)
Meaning
The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist applied a flat coat of gesso to the entire canvas before starting her painting.
- To ensure proper adhesion, the carpenter applied a flat coat of primer to the wood surface.
- A flat coat of paint was applied to the walls of the new apartment to cover the existing color.
- Before varnishing the furniture, a flat coat of stain was applied to the wood to enhance its color.
- The decorator applied a flat coat of sizing to the wallpaper to prepare it for hanging.