Specialized Wood Finishing

Question 1

How does Tinted Paste filler differ from Normal Paste filler?

Answer 1

Use of colored filler that is in contrast to the colour of the wood

Question 2

Colorants available to add to paste filler?

Answer 2

Tempera Powders

Dye Powders

Universal colorants

Metallic dry powdered pigments

Mother of pearl pigments.

Question 3

Once a filler is completely dry you should?

Answer 3

Apply a sealer and two coats of finish material to the surface to provide adequate protection.

Question 4

What does polishing a wood finish do?

Answer 4

Increases gloss and smoothness

Also used to remove imperfections that occur during finishing process

Question 5

When is a surface ready to be polished with pumice powder

Answer 5

When the surface is nicely leveled and sanded to a dull, even sheen

Question 6

Why would you choose to use pumice polishing

Answer 6

To remove the largest surface scratches and a small amount of surface coating

Always used in the direction of the wood grain

Question 7

What is rottenstone when do you use it in regards to polishing

Answer 7

After Pumice powder coat

Oil/mineral spirit lubricant and a felt pad used in a circular motion to help remove scratches that pumice powder left on the surface

Question 8

Types of decorative finishes ?

Answer 8

Crackle Finish

Veiled Finish

Multi-speckled Finish

Question 9

How do you accomplish a Veiled Finish?

Answer 9

Swirling a continuous stream of material onto a base coated, colored surface

Question 10

Multi Speckled finish is also known as?

Answer 10

Lunar Finish because it resembles craters

Question 11

Describe Multi-speckled finish

Answer 11

Large scale spray defect when the surface has been contaminated with oil It creates a fish eye defect.

Finish retreats from contaminated area Leaving bare spots surrounded by a rim of finish.

Question 12

Popular Faux Finishes?

Answer 12

Simulated Marble
Simulated Wood Grain