The invention relates to a method for coating washing or cleaning agent moulding bodies, comprising a builder (e) and optionally additional washing and cleaning agent components. The invention is characterised in that the moulding bodies are transported on a conveyor belt provided with a plurality of openings, the coating material is pressed through the conveyor belt from below with a certain amount of force material forming a gush on the level of conveyance through which the moulding bodies are transported. The inventive method enables the upper and under sides, in addition to the other sides, to be covered and also enables partial coating to be carried out.