Few candidates were able to state the:
- reasons for applying finishes to wooden furniture;
- methods of applying wood preservatives.
However, majority of them were unable to state the methods of applying wood preservatives.
The expected response to question 4 is as given below:
- Reasons for applying finishes to wooden furniture
- for decorative purpose;
- for hygienic purpose;
- for protection of the wood surface;
- for prolonging the life span of the article.
- Methods of applying wood preservatives
- brushing;
- spraying;
- dipping;
- hot and cold bath process (open tank);
- pressure impregnation (Pressure process).
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