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furniture finisher

Furniture finishers treat the surface of wood furniture using hand and power tools to sand, clean and polish.

Description

Furniture finishers treat the surface of wood furniture using hand and power tools to sand, clean and polish. They apply wood coatings onto wooden surfaces by using different techniques such as brushing or using a spray gun. They choose and apply the right coatings with protective and/or decorative purposes.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of paint sanding techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

fibreglass laminating conservation techniques plastic resins woodturning furniture trends organic building materials paint spraying techniques furniture industry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

create smooth wood surface prepare furniture for application of paint apply colour coats handle chemical cleaning agents check paint consistency fix minor scratches mix paint apply a protective layer apply health and safety standards sand wood stain wood apply wood finishes clean painting equipment clean wood surface

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)