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
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify potential hazards
    Relate use of PPE to reduce exposure to dust

  2. Use bleach to alter the color of wood
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Handle bleach safely
    Mix and apply bleach using methods specified the instructor

  3. Use toners to achieve coloring effects
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify situations where toner is preferred to glazing
    Explain the difference between toning and shading
    Mix and apply toners using effective procedures as specified by the instructor

  4. Apply solvent based lacquers
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Lacquer samples conform to AWI standards
    Identify solvents for reducing and retarding lacquer
    Describe characteristics of lacquer, CAB lacquer, and Pre/Post-catalized lacquers

  5. Complete a portfolio of three doors
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Apply finish techniques to effectively create
    5-piece oak raised panel door
    5-piece flat birch inset panel door
    Applied moulding
    Pine door with an inset panel

  6. Clean conventional, HVLP and Airmix spray equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify the parts and adjustments for each system
    Disassemble, clean, lubricate and reassemble spray guns
    Follow procedures for handling solvents
    Identify daily, periodic and overall cleaning tasks for spray guns

  7. Apply techniques for sealer and finish coats
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Select most effective abrasives for sanding sealer coats
    Sand without cutting through the sealer coat

  8. Demonstrate methods for altering color
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify five types of concentrated pigments, as specified by Jewitt p. 110
    Differentiate between pigment based stains and transparent dyes
    Mix colors to achieve desired results

  9. Apply glazing to achieve coloring effects
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Differentiate between glazing and toning
    Explain when glazing is best used
    Follow effective mixing and application procedures for applying glazing

  10. Alter the sheen of a finish
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify sheen ratings on finish containers
    Rate finishes based on sheen classification system as specified by Jewitt p. 275
    Abrade finishes to reduce sheen

  11. Apply techniques for distressing
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Differentiate between physical and finish distressing
    Apply different techniques to distress a sample panel

  12. Touchup damaged finishes
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz and/or Test, Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Identify the four general types of damage that occur to finishes
    Test for finish type
    Voids and scratches are filled using both soft wax and Burn-in sticks