1.   Apply a first coat of a primer and sealer such as Kilz or BIN to seal in the odor before applying your finish coat.

2.   A young man suggested putting in wedge vents, an oil primer in the fall, and a latex finish coat in the spring.

3.   Actually, you could use an aerosol spray enamel as a finish coat.

4.   Commercially prepared solutions, sold in concentrations called five, four and, sometimes, three-pound cuts, are fine for finish coats.

5.   Have your paint store tint the primer to match the color of the finish coat.

6.   I know I need two finish coats, and already I am getting chipping.

7.   If the finish coat is a different color, apply two coats.

8.   If your finish coat is white, then one coat is needed.

9.   Latex paint as a finish coat has ruled for years.

10.   Ms. Brennan pointed out that since three finish coats are used, it is possible to completely change the color of the fixture being refinished.