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;