Fill and smooth cracks or depressions; remove marks and imperfections; and repair broken parts using plastic, wood putty, glue, nails, or screws

Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades

Paint metal surfaces electrostatically or by using a spray gun or other painting equipment

Select appropriate finishing ingredients such as paint, stain, lacquer, shellac, or varnish, depending on wood hardness and surface type

Examine furniture, determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and decide on best method for repair or restoration

Smooth, shape, and touch up surfaces, and prepare them for finishing using sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sanders, or grinders

Recommend woods, colors, finishes, and furniture styles, using knowledge of wood products, fashions, and styles

Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain, and apply lacquer or other sealers