A use of a nonwoven with a specific surface area, measured as specified by DIN ISO 9277, of at least 0.15 m2, having fibers with a denier of less than 5 dtex in a quantity of at least 30 percent by weight, with reference to the total weight of the nonwoven, wherein the nonwoven contains at least one of the following hydrophilic components: (i) fibers with a surface energy, measured in accordance with DIN 55660, of >35 mN/m; (ii) at least one binder with a surface energy, measured in accordance with DIN 55660, of >35 mN/m; and/or (iii) at least one filler with a surface energy, measured in accordance with DIN 55660, of >35 mN/m, as a carrier material for the coating with an overlay, in particular a layer of lacquer, varnish or paint and/or a film.