Furniture Finishers

Description
Work Activities
Abilities
Interests
Knowledge
Wages
Skills
Work Values
Work Styles
Related Degrees
Work Context
Task Ratings
Education

Job Description: Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

Furniture Finishers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Visualization, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, and Visual Color Discrimination. Furniture Finishers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Artistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Education and Training, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Monitoring.

Work Activities

Handling and Moving Objects

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Controlling Machines and Processes

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

Performing General Physical Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People

Getting Information

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information

Coaching and Developing Others

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Scheduling Work and Activities

Training and Teaching Others

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Documenting/Recording Information

Developing and Building Teams

Selling or Influencing Others

Processing Information

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Assisting and Caring for Others

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Interacting With Computers

Thinking Creatively

Analyzing Data or Information

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Developing Objectives and Strategies

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Abilities

Visualization

Manual Dexterity

Near Vision

Visual Color Discrimination

Extent Flexibility

Finger Dexterity

Auditory Attention

Arm-Hand Steadiness

Static Strength

Category Flexibility

Far Vision

Trunk Strength

Multilimb Coordination

Oral Comprehension

Information Ordering

Inductive Reasoning

Selective Attention

Deductive Reasoning

Problem Sensitivity

Flexibility of Closure

Oral Expression

Control Precision

Wrist-Finger Speed

Reaction Time

Written Comprehension

Originality

Fluency of Ideas

Rate Control

Depth Perception

Speed of Limb Movement

Stamina

Perceptual Speed

Dynamic Strength

Response Orientation

Speech Recognition

Glare Sensitivity

Time Sharing

Speech Clarity

Gross Body Coordination

Hearing Sensitivity

Written Expression

Speed of Closure

Memorization

Gross Body Equilibrium

Peripheral Vision

Number Facility

Spatial Orientation

Mathematical Reasoning

Sound Localization

Night Vision

Interests

Realistic

Artistic

Conventional

Enterprising

Investigative

Social

Knowledge

Mechanical

Education and Training

Public Safety and Security

Chemistry

Building and Construction

Production and Processing

English Language

Customer and Personal Service

History and Archeology

Wages

Minnesota

$37,780

New Hampshire

$36,370

Maryland

$36,300

Colorado

$34,890

Pennsylvania

$33,440

Connecticut

$32,280

Massachusetts

$31,920

Iowa

$31,730

Louisiana

$31,060

New Jersey

$31,020

Washington

$30,490

Michigan

$30,410

Rhode Island

$30,350

Maine

$30,280

Utah

$29,820

Oregon

$29,760

Nebraska

$29,150

Nevada

$29,060

Missouri

$28,220

Puerto Rico

$28,200

Ohio

$27,770

Idaho

$27,580

New York

$27,520

California

$27,500

Indiana

$27,440

Illinois

$27,320

Kentucky

$27,290

North Carolina

$27,230

Wisconsin

$26,800

Georgia

$26,650

Tennessee

$26,220

Florida

$25,610

Arizona

$25,110

Virginia

$24,800

Mississippi

$24,550

Alabama

$23,610

South Carolina

$23,260

Texas

$22,260

Kansas

$22,090

Arkansas

$21,360

Oklahoma

$20,400

Skills

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Time Management

Operation and Control

Active Learning

Quality Control Analysis

Instructing

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Coordination

Complex Problem Solving

Service Orientation

Judgment and Decision Making

Operation Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Management of Personnel Resources

Learning Strategies

Equipment Selection

Troubleshooting

Speaking

Writing

Persuasion

Repairing

Equipment Maintenance

Negotiation

Management of Material Resources

Operations Analysis

Systems Analysis

Mathematics

Systems Evaluation

Management of Financial Resources

Work Values

Support

Relationships

Working Conditions

Recognition

Independence

Achievement

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Adaptability/Flexibility

Independence

Cooperation

Self Control

Stress Tolerance

Initiative

Persistence

Achievement/Effort

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Integrity

Innovation

Leadership

Analytical Thinking

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Spend Time Standing

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Time Pressure

Face-to-Face Discussions

Freedom to Make Decisions

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Level of Competition

Contact With Others

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Frequency of Decision Making

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Consequence of Error

Physical Proximity

Work With Work Group or Team

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Spend Time Walking and Running

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Deal With External Customers

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Duration of Typical Work Week

Telephone

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Degree of Automation

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Letters and Memos

Outdoors, Under Cover

Public Speaking

Spend Time Sitting

Work Schedules

Electronic Mail

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Radiation

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Sitting

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

-Every day-

Exposed to Contaminants

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Face-to-Face Discussions

Time Pressure

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Frequency of Decision Making

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Electronic Mail

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to High Places

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Radiation

Public Speaking

Letters and Memos

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Coordinate or Lead Others

Deal With External Customers

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity

-Important-

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Work With Work Group or Team

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Sitting

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Standing

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions

Structured versus Unstructured Work

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Spend Time Standing

Spend Time Walking and Running

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Spend Time Sitting

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

Electronic Mail

Exposed to High Places

Public Speaking

Letters and Memos

Outdoors, Under Cover

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Telephone

Spend Time Sitting

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Spend Time Walking and Running

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body

Frequency of Decision Making

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Face-to-Face Discussions

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Time Pressure

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

Exposed to Contaminants

Spend Time Standing

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition

-Not important at all-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Deal With External Customers

Coordinate or Lead Others

Work With Work Group or Team

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Time Pressure

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Letters and Memos

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Public Speaking

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Frequency of Decision Making

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Telephone

Exposed to High Places

Electronic Mail

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Radiation

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Face-to-Face Discussions

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Contaminants

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Telephone

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Face-to-Face Discussions

Frequency of Decision Making

Letters and Memos

Time Pressure

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Outdoors, Under Cover

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Public Speaking

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Exposed to High Places

Electronic Mail

Exposed to Radiation

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Outdoors, Under Cover

Frequency of Conflict Situations

Exposed to High Places

Letters and Memos

Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

Public Speaking

Electronic Mail

Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Frequency of Decision Making

Face-to-Face Discussions

Telephone

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

Exposed to Disease or Infections

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable

Time Pressure

Exposed to Contaminants

Exposed to Radiation

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

Deal With Physically Aggressive People

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules

-Serious-

Consequence of Error

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety

-Very important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

Work With Work Group or Team

Coordinate or Lead Others

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

Deal With External Customers

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work

Freedom to Make Decisions

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades.

Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers.

Smooth, shape, and touch-up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders.

Select appropriate finishing ingredients such as paint, stain, lacquer, shellac, or varnish, depending on factors such as wood hardness and surface type.

Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, and/or screws.

Distress surfaces with woodworking tools or abrasives before staining to create an antique appearance, or rub surfaces to bring out highlights and shadings.

- Importance Supplemental-

Examine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and to decide on the best method for repair or restoration.

Paint metal surfaces electrostatically, or by using a spray gun or other painting equipment.

Recommend woods, colors, finishes, and furniture styles, using knowledge of wood products, fashions, and styles.

Remove old finishes and damaged or deteriorated parts, using hand tools, stripping tools, sandpaper, steel wool, abrasives, solvents, and/or dip baths.

Follow blueprints to produce specific designs.

Disassemble items to prepare them for finishing, using hand tools.

Wash surfaces to prepare them for finish application.

Remove accessories prior to finishing, and mask areas that should not be exposed to finishing processes or substances.

Treat warped or stained surfaces to restore original contours and colors.

Confer with customers to determine furniture colors and/or finishes.

Remove excess solvent, using cloths soaked in paint thinner.

Replace or refurbish upholstery of items, using tacks, adhesives, softeners, solvents, stains, or polish.

Stencil, gild, emboss, mark, or paint designs or borders to reproduce the original appearance of restored pieces, or to decorate new pieces.

Design, create, and decorate entire pieces or specific parts of furniture, such as draws for cabinets.

Brush bleaching agents on wood surfaces to restore natural color.

Spread graining ink over metal portions of furniture in order to simulate wood-grain finish.

- Relevance of Task Core-

Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers.

Smooth, shape, and touch-up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders.

Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades.

Select appropriate finishing ingredients such as paint, stain, lacquer, shellac, or varnish, depending on factors such as wood hardness and surface type.

Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, and/or screws.

Distress surfaces with woodworking tools or abrasives before staining to create an antique appearance, or rub surfaces to bring out highlights and shadings.

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Remove accessories prior to finishing, and mask areas that should not be exposed to finishing processes or substances.

Examine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and to decide on the best method for repair or restoration.

Disassemble items to prepare them for finishing, using hand tools.

Wash surfaces to prepare them for finish application.

Remove excess solvent, using cloths soaked in paint thinner.

Recommend woods, colors, finishes, and furniture styles, using knowledge of wood products, fashions, and styles.

Confer with customers to determine furniture colors and/or finishes.

Treat warped or stained surfaces to restore original contours and colors.

Brush bleaching agents on wood surfaces to restore natural color.

Follow blueprints to produce specific designs.

Paint metal surfaces electrostatically, or by using a spray gun or other painting equipment.

Replace or refurbish upholstery of items, using tacks, adhesives, softeners, solvents, stains, or polish.

Spread graining ink over metal portions of furniture in order to simulate wood-grain finish.

Design, create, and decorate entire pieces or specific parts of furniture, such as draws for cabinets.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Select appropriate finishing ingredients such as paint, stain, lacquer, shellac, or varnish, depending on factors such as wood hardness and surface type.

Smooth, shape, and touch-up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders.

Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers.

Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, and/or screws.

Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades.

Distress surfaces with woodworking tools or abrasives before staining to create an antique appearance, or rub surfaces to bring out highlights and shadings.

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Confer with customers to determine furniture colors and/or finishes.

Remove accessories prior to finishing, and mask areas that should not be exposed to finishing processes or substances.

Paint metal surfaces electrostatically, or by using a spray gun or other painting equipment.

Follow blueprints to produce specific designs.

Remove old finishes and damaged or deteriorated parts, using hand tools, stripping tools, sandpaper, steel wool, abrasives, solvents, and/or dip baths.

Replace or refurbish upholstery of items, using tacks, adhesives, softeners, solvents, stains, or polish.

Disassemble items to prepare them for finishing, using hand tools.

Recommend woods, colors, finishes, and furniture styles, using knowledge of wood products, fashions, and styles.

Remove excess solvent, using cloths soaked in paint thinner.

Treat warped or stained surfaces to restore original contours and colors.

Spread graining ink over metal portions of furniture in order to simulate wood-grain finish.

Wash surfaces to prepare them for finish application.

Design, create, and decorate entire pieces or specific parts of furniture, such as draws for cabinets.

Brush bleaching agents on wood surfaces to restore natural color.

Stencil, gild, emboss, mark, or paint designs or borders to reproduce the original appearance of restored pieces, or to decorate new pieces.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers.

Smooth, shape, and touch-up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders.

Select appropriate finishing ingredients such as paint, stain, lacquer, shellac, or varnish, depending on factors such as wood hardness and surface type.

Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, and/or screws.

Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades.

Distress surfaces with woodworking tools or abrasives before staining to create an antique appearance, or rub surfaces to bring out highlights and shadings.

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-