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The first coating of plaster in work of three coats upon laths. Its surface is scratched once to form a better key for the next coat. In the United States called scratch coat.

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  1. n. The first coating of plaster in work of three coats upon laths. Its surface is scratched once to form a better key for the next coat. In the United States called scratch coat.
  2. The first coating of plaster in work of three coats upon laths. Its surface is scratched once to form a better key for the next coat. In the United States called scratch coat. Brande & C.
  3. The first coating of plaster in work of three coats upon laths.Its surface is scratched once to form a better key for the next coat.In the United States called scratch coat. Brande & C.