Major Work Activity E - Prepares and applies wood finishes
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Task E-16 Prepares for wood finishing applications
Task Descriptor
Painters and decorators prepare the surface by repairing imperfections, conditioning and sealing the surface and applying wood filler to ensure a uniform finish and good adhesion of top coats.
E-16.01 Conditions wood surfaces
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-16.01.01P | dampen wood surface with water | wood surface is dampened with water to raise grain |
| E-16.01.02P | sand surface | surface is sanded prior to conditioning |
| E-16.01.03P | apply wood conditioning products | wood conditioning products are applied according to manufacturers’ specifications for reasons |
Range of variables
- wood conditioning products include: water, manufacturer-specific, wash coat
- reasons include: to open grain to promote even absorption of stain or finishes, to provide a uniform finish
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-16.01.01L | demonstrate knowledge of wood conditioning products, their characteristics and applications | identify wood conditioning products, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify woods that may require conditioning | ||
| identify reasons for conditioning woods | ||
| E-16.01.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to condition wood surfaces | identify tools and equipment used to condition wood surfaces, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to condition wood surfaces | ||
| describe sequence of application of wood conditioning products |
Range of variables
- wood conditioning products include: water, manufacturer-specific, wash coat
- woods that may require conditioning include: open-grained and close-grained softwoods and hardwoods
- reasons include: to open grain to promote even absorption of stain or finishes, to provide a uniform finish
E-16.02 Applies wood fillers
| NL | NS | PE | NB | QC | ON | MB | SK | AB | BC | NT | YT | NU |
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| E-16.02.01P | level out grain and fill holes and imperfections with wood fillers | grain is levelled out, and holes and imperfections are filled with wood fillers using tools or by hand |
| E-16.02.02P | match wood finish using pre-coloured wood fillers or hand-mixed wood fillers | wood finish is matched using pre-coloured wood fillers or hand-mixed wood fillers |
Range of variables
- tools include: putty knives, brushes, cloths
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-16.02.01L | demonstrate knowledge of wood fillers, their characteristics and applications | identify types of wood fillers, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| E-16.02.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to apply wood fillers | identify tools used to apply wood fillers, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to apply wood fillers |
Range of variables
- types of wood fillers include: paste wood pore filler, putty, plastic wood, putty sticks
- tools include: putty knives, brushes, cloths
E-16.03 Seals wood surfaces
| NL | NS | PE | NB | QC | ON | MB | SK | AB | BC | NT | YT | NU |
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| E-16.03.01P | verify that sealer is compatible with substrate and successive coatings | manufacturers’ specifications are verified to ensure that sealer is compatible with substrate and successive coatings |
| E-16.03.02P | apply sealers | sealers are applied according to job specifications using tools and equipment |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: brushes, rollers, sprayers
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-16.03.01L | demonstrate knowledge of sealers, their characteristics and applications | identify types of sealers, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| E-16.03.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to seal wood surfaces | identify tools and equipment used to seal wood surfaces, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to seal wood surfaces | ||
| describe sequence of application of sealers |
Range of variables
- types of sealers include: shellacs, varnishes, lacquers, sanding sealers, polyurethane, urethane, acrylic, stain-blocking, intumescent
- tools and equipment include: brushes, rollers, sprayers
E-16.04 Prepares wood finishing products
| NL | NS | PE | NB | QC | ON | MB | SK | AB | BC | NT | YT | NU |
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-16.04.01P | adjust colour of wood finishing product | colour of wood finishing product is adjusted by adding universal colorants or dyes |
| E-16.04.02P | stir wood finishing products | wood finishing products are stirred according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| E-16.04.03P | adjust viscosity of wood finishing products by adding thinner | viscosity of wood finishing products is adjusted by adding thinner according to manufacturers’ specifications to optimize flow of application |
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-16.04.01L | demonstrate knowledge of wood finishing products and thinners, their characteristics and applications | identify types of wood finishing products, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of thinners, and describe their characteristics and applications | ||
| E-16.04.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare wood finishing products | identify tools and equipment used to prepare wood finishing products, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to prepare wood finishing products | ||
| explain matching draw downs | ||
| describe procedures and methods used to colour match wood finishing products | ||
| E-16.04.03L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to use thinners | describe procedures to use thinners |
Range of variables
- types of wood finishing products include: semitransparent, transparent, solid, water-based, alcohol-based, oil based
Task E-17 Finishes wood surfaces
Task Descriptor
Painters and decorators apply wood finish to protect and enhance the wood surface and to increase the durability of the wood. The finish can be brushed on, sprayed on, or wiped on and off.
E-17.01 Brushes on wood finishes
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| E-17.01.01P | apply wood finish with brush | wood finish is applied uniformly using brush according to manufacturers’ specifications ensuring adequate coverage |
| E-17.01.02P | wipe off excess wood finish | excess wood finish is wiped off to achieve desired results |
Range of variables
- manufacturers’ specifications include: temperature and humidity allowances, drying and recoating times, thinning ratio
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-17.01.01L | demonstrate knowledge of wood finishes that can be brushed on, their characteristics and applications | identify wood finishes that can be brushed on, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| explain difference between interior and exterior wood finishes | ||
| explain compatibility of wood finishes | ||
| E-17.01.02L | demonstrate knowledge of types of woods, their characteristics and applications | identify types of hardwoods, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of softwoods, and describe their characteristics and applications | ||
| identify types of open-grained woods, and describe their characteristics and applications | ||
| identify types of closed-grained woods, and describe their characteristics and applications | ||
| E-17.01.03L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to brush on wood finishes | identify tools and equipment used to brush on wood finishes, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures and techniques to apply wood finishes with brush | ||
| E-17.01.04L | demonstrate knowledge of brushes, their types, sizes, characteristics and applications | identify types and sizes of brushes, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| identify types of bristles, and describe their characteristics and applications |
Range of variables
- wood finishes that can be brushed on include: grain filler, penetrating stains, pigmented stains, oil stains
- types of hardwoods include: walnut, oak, teak
- types of softwoods include: fir, pine, spruce
- types of open-grained woods include: oak, mahogany
- types of closed-grained woods include: cherry, birch, maple
- types of bristles include: natural (animal hair), synthetic
E-17.02 Wipes on wood finishes
| NL | NS | PE | NB | QC | ON | MB | SK | AB | BC | NT | YT | NU |
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| E-17.02.01P | apply wood finish with cloth material | wood finish is applied with cloth material according to manufacturers’ specifications ensuring adequate coverage |
| E-17.02.02P | wipe off excess wood finish after allowing product to penetrate wood surface | excess wood finish is wiped off after allowing product to penetrate wood surface according to manufacturers’ specifications or desired finish |
Range of variables
- cloth materials include: lamb’s wool, cheese cloth, cotton rags
- manufacturers’ specifications include: temperature and humidity allowances, drying and recoating times, thinning ratio
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-17.02.01L | demonstrate knowledge of wood finishes that can be wiped on, their characteristics and applications | identify wood finishes that can be wiped on, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation |
| E-17.02.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to wipe on wood finishes | identify cloth materials used to wipe on wood finishes, and describe their procedures and techniques for use |
Range of variables
- wood finishes that can be wiped on include: Danish oils, lemon oils, stains
- cloth materials include: lamb’s wool, cheese cloth, cotton rags
E-17.03 Sprays on wood finishes
| NL | NS | PE | NB | QC | ON | MB | SK | AB | BC | NT | YT | NU |
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
|---|---|---|
| E-17.03.01P | thin wood finishes | wood finishes are thinned according to manufacturers’ specifications to obtain a uniform finish with adequate coverage |
| E-17.03.02P | apply wood finish with spray equipment | wood finish is applied using spray equipment according to manufacturers’ specifications while ensuring proper atomization |
Range of variables
- spray equipment includes: HVLP, conventional, air-assisted/airless
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| E-17.03.01L | demonstrate knowledge of wood finishes that can be sprayed on, their characteristics, applications and operation | identify wood finishes that can be sprayed on, and describe their characteristics, applications and operation |
| E-17.03.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to spray on wood finishes | describe procedures to thin wood finishes before spraying |
| describe procedures and techniques to spray on wood finishes | ||
| identify spray equipment used to spray on wood finishes, and describe their procedures for use |
Range of variables
- wood finishes that can be sprayed on include: non-grain raising stains, spirit stains, penetrating oil stains, clear finishes
- techniques include: overlap, even strokes
- spray equipment includes: HVLP, conventional, air-assisted/airless