Painting And Decorating Paper 2 WASSCE (SC), 2023

Question 3

(a) Mention any four materials used in making good.
(b) List any five materials used for finishing woodwork.
(c) State any three reasons for staining wood.

Observation

 

-           Filler;
-           Stopper;
-           Masking tape/Paper tape;
-           Plaster of Paris/white cement;

-           Polyvinyl acetate/glue;
-           Sawdust

-           Sealer;
-           Primer;
-           Abrasive.        

(b) -      preservatives;
-           shellac varnish;
-           oil, alkyd or one- pack polyurethane varnish;
-           oil sealer/primer;
-           nitro-cellulose lacquer;
-           clear finishes;
-           emulsion glaze;
-           wax polish
-           abrasive/sand paper;
-           wood stainer;
-           stopper.

(c)        -           When the grain of the timber is required to be exaggerated or
darkened;
-           when the natural colour of the timber is not desirable;
-           when the timber requires to be colour matched to existing joinery;