Underpaint

Pronunciation: /ˈəndɝˈpeɪnt/

Underpaint (noun)

  1. A first layer of paint put on a surface before the main colours, to help the final look and coverage.

Examples

  • The base paint layer helps the final colors look richer.
  • A base paint layer can make the surface easier to paint.

Underpaint (verb)

  1. To apply a first layer of paint to a surface before adding the main colours.

Examples

  • You should paint first layer before adding the main colors.
  • The artist paints first layer to prepare the canvas.