Why do you need several coats of paint?

Question

Why is it always recommended that you painting something, waiting for it to dry, paint again, repeat repeat, instead of just doing it once and add enough paint on the first go?

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Answer 1

It’s easier to get a thin coat to be even than it is to get a thick coat applied evenly. If you put on a thick coat, the excess will follow gravity, and you’ll get some nice drips. To prevent that, just apply a few thin coats.