How to Use topcoat in a Sentence

topcoat

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  • As soon as the primer is dry, use a roller to apply the topcoat of paint.
    — Kelly Dawson, House Beautiful, 1 Oct. 2019
  • His choice of a black topcoat was a sharp way to finish the look too.
    — Megan Gustashaw, GQ, 28 Mar. 2018
  • The basecoat and topcoat can be used with any of OPI’s over 140 gel colors.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 16 July 2018
  • If the paint isn’t self-priming, do the touch-up in two steps: primer, then topcoat.
    — Washington Post, 5 July 2021
  • The base coat and topcoat can be used with any of OPI’s over 140 gel colors.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 6 Sep. 2019
  • Make your mani last longer by swiping the edge of your nail with a clear topcoat.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Most dry-erase topcoats will stick to most paints—with the right finish.
    — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 20 May 2019
  • Layer it under a topcoat that hits just above the knee for the best fit.
    — Men's Health, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Finish off with a clear, shiny topcoat and let that dry.
    — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 11 Apr. 2020
  • Like with any nail design, make sure to seal it all in with a gel topcoat.
    — Allure, 25 Feb. 2022
  • The powder absorbs any excess oils and acts as a grip for the topcoat.
    — Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
  • There is a limit, of course, to how much one can read into a topcoat.
    — Guy Trebay, New York Times, 19 June 2017
  • Cover the entire piece with a topcoat of stain and allow to dry.
    — Jada Jackson, House Beautiful, 25 May 2021
  • Wait a few minutes and then use a topcoat to finish off your look.
    — Carly Cardellino, Cosmopolitan, 4 Jan. 2018
  • This prevents them from bleeding through the topcoat of paint.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Once each layer is cured, the polish is sealed with a gel topcoat.
    — Chelsea Avila, Allure, 16 Oct. 2022
  • Who else could pair Salomon shoes with a dressy topcoat?
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2023
  • The topcoat protects them from sun, insects, pollen and dirt.
    — Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2021
  • Swartz chose a mix of black with a silver topcoat for the uppers and two shades of white for the base cabinets.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 9 Nov. 2019
  • Once the polyurethane topcoat is dry, place a clean drop cloth on your work surface to avoid marring the finish.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The rider was on a section of Riverview Road that had a fresh coat of asphalt but was missing the topcoat.
    — John Benson, cleveland, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The final step involves applying a topcoat to lock in the shape.
    — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 5 Jan. 2023
  • The gels are like a glitter topcoat for your eyes, but so much easier.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 22 Dec. 2017
  • Plus, when the sun beats down on the damp door, any moisture under the paint turns into vapor and forces its way through the topcoat.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 13 Nov. 2016
  • This barely-there tinted topcoat is just the thing to be natural with a bit of oomph.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
  • Dip the tip of an orange stick or toothpick into your topcoat.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 20 Oct. 2017
  • Finish with a topcoat, making sure to hold the magnet to the four corners of your nails again to set the velvet effect.
    — Annie Blay, Allure, 20 Nov. 2022
  • The onion quilted finish looks great with a topcoat or peacoat.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 8 Dec. 2022
  • For staying power, Goldstein likes to apply two coats of topcoat.
    — Holly Carter, Peoplemag, 15 July 2024
  • Its matte topcoat and autumnal colors give the Jack-o’-lanterns, spiderwebs, and ghosts style and finesse.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Sep. 2024

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