11.   It was the first coat that I bought with my own wages.

12.   Its shape gives the first coat, called a primer, some nooks and crannies to hold on to.

13.   Let the first coat soak in and dry, then continue applying several more thin coats, letting each coat dry before applying the next one.

14.   Often the first coat of paint or varnish is a sealer.

15.   Read the label on the can to determine if any type of sealer or primer is required as a first coat.

16.   Sand lightly and wipe off all sanding dust before applying the first coat of paint.

17.   Sand after the first coat.

18.   Smooth it apply a nylon mesh tape, and apply a first smoothing coat over the tape.

19.   The first coat keeps the filler from penetrating the bare wood, after which it is very hard to remove.

20.   The first coat should be a thinner one- or two-pound cut.