The top layer of paint.

The final layer or layers of paint on a finish.

The cat's protective coat of coarse guard and awn hairs. Also called the outercoat.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

In finishing, the final finishing steps providing protection and the finished appearance.

Any coating material that is used as the final coating. The coat that most directly resists abrasion and chemical action.

The final layer of paint applied to a substrate. Several coats of topcoat may be applied in some cases.

A surface coating to a material designed to improve ink key, opacity, or prevent migration.

The coating applied to the surface of inkjet or other substrates during the manufacturing process. The topcoat enhances ink adhesion and other performance characteristics; it also helps to control dot gain, drying time and moisture resistance.

The coating intended to be the last coat applied in a coating system. Usually applied over a primer, undercoat.

In a multi-coat system, the coat applied over a primer, usually the final coat applied.

Usually the final paint film applied to a surface.

Last of final color coat.

The final, top, coat in a coating system, providing the long term aesthetic appearance of the coating.

The final coating film or multiple layers of the same coating film applied to the surface.

The final coat applied to the surface. Such coatings are especially formulated for their durability and appearance.

A coat designed to provide a "finish" capable of providing protection and color. (Previous coats are referred to as primers and undercoats.)