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The phrase "added a coat of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing the application of a layer of material, such as paint or varnish, to a surface.
Example: "After sanding the wood, she added a coat of varnish to protect it from moisture."
Alternatives: "applied a layer of" or "put on a coat of".
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Even after that, hospital painters added a coat of paint over it.
Moreira added a coat of conservation varnish, and lightly retouched worn areas of the saint's arm.
My dad put chicken wire up and added a coat of plaster to make a rough stucco exterior.
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One method adds a coat of vinyl to a backing, and the surface appearance is influenced by the nature of the backing.
Add a coat of prickly irony, too, as the boys fantasize about the military glory that awaits them, and an awareness that their attitudes toward making war and making love are not dissimilar.
Real estate listing photographs found on StreetEasy.com that were taken before Mr. Walder bought the co-op seem to indicate that Mr. Walder made few changes to the apartment, except to add a coat of paint and a new white and coral-blue backsplash.
Add a coat of chalkboard paint...and you're pretty much done.
Add a coat of varnish.
Add a coat of primer.
Add a coat of black mascara and pink eyeshadow.
Pick the right type of paint also and add a coat of protection is desired.
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