(Optional) Finish and preserve wood.

Finishing and preserving should include

  • identifying and conducting steps necessary to prepare wood for finishing
  • selecting and applying finishes
  • selecting and using proper sandpaper.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What options do you have for varnish/polyurethane finishes? What are the differences in the amount of shine?
  • How do you determine which grit of sandpaper to use?
  • What is the difference between oil-based and water-based stains and varnishes?