1.   After the brown coat had dried, a third and final coat was applied.

2.   He went to Tyee High School, where the first coats of paint had dried only a couple of years before he enrolled.

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

4.   Let this coat dry thoroughly, then sand down any high spots.

5.   Let the final coat dry for three hours.

6.   That coat, applied after the scratch coat had dried, was made of gypsum and sand.

7.   The sealer coats typically will dry to a high gloss, but most people prefer a softer glow for their old wood furniture.