What is the primary purpose of sanding? - to prepare the wood surfaces by removing
obstacles(milling marks, burnished wood) to the acceptance of stains and finishes.
What must you do to prepare the project BEFORE APPLYING stain and finishes? - 1.
Fill imperfections such as holes and cracks with wood filler and sand smooth.
2. Sand and seal end grade with wood conditioner.
3. Properly sand(with the grain and with multiple grits of sandpaper-medium to fine)
4. Remove all wood dust
What would some of the important workplace conditions be when staining or applying
finish to a project? - 1. Relatively dust free
2. Warm
3. Dry
4. Well ventilated
5. Well lit
What safety equipment should you wear to keep yourself safe from the health risks of
wood stains and finishes? - 1. Eye protection(glasses)
2. Gloves
3.Respirator(mask)
What is the primary purpose if staining a project? - To provide color (not protection)
What are the two types of stains and finishes? - Water and oil (based).
What is used when applying a topcoat finish, such as polyurethane? - A brush. (natural
bristles for oil based, synthetic for water based)
What is tipping? - Applying a topcoat at a 45 degree brush angle and run the brush the
entire length of the surface.
What do you do in between applying each successive topcoat on a project? - Sand
lightly with fine grit sandpaper and remove dust between coats.
How should you dispose of rags that have been used for application of stains? - In an
airtight container until they can be disposed of properly.
What type of solution is used to clean brushes that have been used to apply oil-based
stains and finishes? - Paint thinner or Mineral Spirits*(Better choice)
What type of solution is used to clean brushes that have been used to apply water-
based stains and finishes? - Soap and Water.
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