A number of coats separately applied, in a predetermined order, at suitable intervals to allow for drying and curing, resulting in a completed job.
Two or more layers of coatings, generally different coatings serving different purposes: for example, suitable pre-treatment followed by a primer to provide adhesion and corrosion resistance, then an undercoat to obliterate and bring the colour closer to the final shade required, and a topcoat to provide the aesthetic appearance over the life of the coating.
A complete system requiring a number of coats of material to be applied separately in a predetermined order and at prescribed intervals to allow for sufficient drying and curing. May include a primer, one or more intermediate coats, and a topcoat.
