31409345Wood Finishing Processes and Colorants
Course Information
Description
This course explores multi-step finishes, including stains, washcoats, and glazes. In addition, this course will expose students to methods for color matching and repairing damaged finishes.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies
  1. Identify hazards associated with sanding and finishing
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab
    Criteria
    you identify methods and safety precautions to deal with dust exposure

  2. Use bleach to alter the color of wood

  3. Use Toners to Achieve Coloring Effects
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab
    Criteria
    you utilize Toner as a coloring agent

  4. Apply solvent based lacquers
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    Lacquer samples conform to AWI standards
    Lacquer samples meet minimum required specifications

  5. Complete a portfolio of 3 doors using the Techniques covered in this course

  6. Clean conventional, HVLP and Airmix spray equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    you disassemble, clean, lubricate and reassemble a spray gun
    you test the spray pattern of the cleaned gun
    you identify daily, periodic and overall cleaning tasks

  7. Apply Proper Techniques for Sealer and Finish Coats
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab

  8. Identify Methods for Altering Color
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab

  9. Apply Glazing to Achieve Coloring Effects
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab

  10. Alter the Sheen of a Finish
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab

  11. Use Proper Techniques to Maintain Finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    in the lab

  12. Apply techniques for distressing

  13. Touchup damaged finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    In the lab
    Criteria
    Touchup Samples are submitted for evaluation
    Touchup Samples meet minimum required specifications

This Outline is under development.