Course Objective Mod 08

Module 08
Finishing New Furniture

Code 760-188                                                                                                                     120 Hours

STUDENTS ARE  EXPECTED TO:

 finish new furniture in accordance with the following conditions, criteria and specifications. 

CONDITIONS FOR EVALUATION -

Students will finish a new piece of furniture using:
• a finishing schedule 
• a sample board
• stains such as NGR stain, pigmented wipe-on stain, filler, etc.
• coating products such as conventional lacquers
• the necessary spray equipment, tools and accessories
• a piece of furniture or panel with prepared flat surfaces 

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION 

Observance of health and safety rules - 
Observance of colour theory -
Observance of finishing techniques - 
Quality of finish:
 • finish similar to that of the sample
 • appearance of finished product

Course outline 

A. Interpret the finishing schedule.

 - Understanding of the steps required to finish a piece of furniture 

B. Choose:
• tools and equipment
• finishing products

C. Inspect the surfaces.

- Accurate evaluation of condition of surfaces and surface prep to be done 

D. Remove dust from the surfaces.

 - No dust 

E. Mask the surfaces to be protected.

F. Stain the wood:
• blend the colours, if necessary
• apply the stains

- Accurate assessment of quantity of products needed 

- Safe handling of products 

- Observance of sequence of operations in finishing schedule

- Observance of application techniques 

- Observance of drying times 

G. Apply the coating products.

- Accurate adjustment of coating product viscosity 

- Observance of sequence of operations in finishing schedule 

- Observance of application techniques 

- Observance of drying times 

- Result in conformity with sample 

- Careful handling of furniture Furniture Finishing 

H. Proper use of equipment

- Finish in conformity with sample 

I. Perform quality control tasks.

- Result in conformity with sample 

- Assess and repair defects on finish

J. Clean and maintain the tools and equipment

- Proper maintenance of tools and equipment 

- Proper cleaning of tools, equipment and spray booth 

K. Store the finishing products.

- place products back in their designated Cabinet or Bunker 

L. Tidy up the work area.

 - Cleanliness of work area

 - Observance of the work schedule

-ATTITUDE