The phrase "a smooth surface to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a surface that is even and free of bumps or irregularities, often in contexts related to materials, textures, or physical objects.
Example: "The artist preferred to work on a smooth surface to ensure the paint applied evenly."
Alternatives: "an even surface for" or "a flat surface to".
We needed a smooth surface to keep the camerawork smooth so we settled on loops of the wide path that skirts the edges of the park.
You want something with a smooth surface to achieve dough with even thickness but textured enough not to stick to what you're rolling out.
The weak point of both models is assuming the lip as a smooth surface to make the problem stationary.
But then so are we, in our fury that she does not apologise or offer a smooth surface to reflect back an image of ourselves and the contracts we have entered into.
However, they were far more aerodynamic, presenting a smooth surface to the air, and their weight actually resulted in a flywheel effect with the heavier rim's inertia making pedalling easier.
Bonded scarf repairs are used in composite structures when high strength recovery is desired or when there is a requirement for a smooth surface to satisfy aerodynamic requirements.
This smooths the face and gives a nice smooth surface to work with.
"I always like a nice, flat, smooth surface to roll (joints) on, so I just kind of started playing around with it and it happened organically," says Michy.
Close your MacBook Pro and place it upside down on a flat, clean, and smooth surface to prevent scratching.
During final photo-polymerization, the top surface layer was covered with a 100-μm thick translucent Mylar strip (KerrHawe SA, Bioggio, Switzerland) in order to create a smooth surface and to prevent the formation of an oxygen inhibited layer.
Artificial felt can be used but should definitely include the step on adding a sealant, to ensure a smooth surface and to keep the felt intact from constant mouse usage (see sealant step below).
