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Glattputz

smooth plaster, fine plaster finish

noun GLAT-puts Rare
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Usage Note

Glattputz is the final, fine-grained plaster coat applied to interior or exterior walls to achieve a smooth surface ready for painting; it is applied in a thin layer over the base render (Unterputz).

Examples

"Nach dem Trocknen des Glattputzes konnte die Wand gestrichen werden."

Natural Translation

After the smooth plaster had dried the wall could be painted.

Literal Translation

After the drying of the smooth-plaster could the wall be painted.

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