finish coat
[/ˈfɪnɪʃ koʊt/]
nounpl: finish coats
camada de acabamento
1. The final layer of paint, varnish, or other coating applied to a surface to provide the desired appearance and protection
The finish coat gives the furniture its glossy appearance and protects the wood underneath.
A camada de acabamento dá ao móvel sua aparência brilhante e protege a madeira.
2. In construction and painting, the last coat applied after primer and undercoat layers
We applied the finish coat after the primer had completely dried.
Aplicamos a camada de acabamento depois que a demão de selador havia secado completamente.
3. The topmost layer in multi-coat finishing systems for walls, ceilings, or other surfaces
The finish coat of plaster provides a smooth, paintable surface.
A camada de acabamento de gesso fornece uma superfície lisa e pronta para pintura.
In both American and Brazilian construction industries, the finish coat is a critical final step that determines the aesthetic quality and durability of painted or coated surfaces. In Brazil, professional painters and builders take great pride in the quality of the finish coat (camada de acabamento), which is often the most visible element of their work. The term is widely used in professional settings across both countries.
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