coating

How to sign: a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
"the boat had a metallic finish"; "he applied a coat of a clear finish"; "when the finish is too thin it is difficult to apply evenly";

Similiar / Same: finish, finishing

Categories: decorativeness

Within this category: glaze, shoeshine

coating

How to sign: a thin layer covering something
"a second coat of paint";

Similiar / Same: coat

Categories: covering

Within this category: bitumastic, coat of paint, emulsion, enamel, facing, finish coat, gilt, lacquer, overcoat, paint, patina, plating, rendering, seal, veneer, waterproofing