Basecoat

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsˈkoʊt/

Basecoat (noun)

  1. A first layer of paint put on a surface before other layers, to cover the base and help later paint stick.
  2. A coating layer applied first to protect a surface and prepare it for further treatment or finishing.

Examples

  • The basecoat helps the top paint stick better.
  • A basecoat is applied before the final color.