How to Use topcoat in a Sentence

topcoat

noun

• 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
• Gucci and Bally are just the tip of the topcoat iceberg; body-skimming trenches, macs, and car coats appeared in far too many shows to count.
  — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2024
• The simplified, five-piece set comes with a 3-in-1 base, topcoat, and nail polish color (Cherry Red pictured above), as well as a cuticle pusher and mini nail file to prep her nails.
  — Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 20 Dec 2024