EugeneO’DonnellIntroductiontoFinishes.pdfVIP

Eugene O’Donnell Introduction to Finishes 1. Objective Tonight a. To introduce you to the different types of finishes b. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the finishes c. How to choose a finish d. And, Tom will demonstrate a beale buffing finish 2. Before we get started a. How many people have a designated paint area? b. How many have it enclosed? c. How many have a controlled environment – temperature, humidity, and dust free? d. A + B = Finish. e. For us to have a consistent finish, we must try to minimize or control these variables. 3. With reference to the book Rules for finishes a. My opinion is when it comes to finishes, there should be no rules, except the ones we make based on our own experiences… b. An exception is Safety Rules. You should always have i. Good ventilation ii. No electric heater when spraying or painting a finish c. Things we can do to control the outcome of our finishes in our shops : i. Use of same finish ii. Buy the best you can iii. A Retarder slows drying time, thereby allowing the moisture to escape. This is especially important in lacquer finishes. iv. A dryer can be used to decrease drying time. This is especially important in oil finishes 1 v. Tip : On spray finishes, apply an even coat; don’t swing back forth vi. Apply thin coats. Build your finish up. 4. Why Finish Wood? a. Sanitation – wood is porous. It collects dirt, food, bugs. b. Stabilization – absorption of H2O. Plus humidity. c. Decoration – Enhancement with embellishment (color, texturing, carving), or sheen (finishes) d. Sanding. Let m