PAINTS AND VARNISHES

Specific Objectives

Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to: explain properties of paints and varnishes outline the procedure of surface preparation before painting and varnishing outline the procedure of applying paints and varnishes outline safety precautions to be observed while working with paints and varnishes outline the procedure of material estimation for a job explain procedures of remedying defects on paints and varnishes

Content

Key points

Properties of paints and varnishes Surface preparation Procedures of applying paints and varnishes Safety precautions while working with paints and varnishes Material estimation for a job Remedy of defects on paints and varnishes

Specific Objectives

Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to: select paints and varnishes for various jobs prepare surfaces before painting and varnishing a surface apply paints and varnishes to surfaces determine the cost of painting and varnishing a surface

Content

Key points

Selection of paints and varnishes Surface preparation Apply paints and varnishes to surfaces - coats - tools/equipment Determination of cost of painting and varnishing a surface

Competences

Competencies

Ability to: Prepare surface before painting and varnishing Select and apply paints and varnishes to different surfaces

Suggested Teaching/Learning Resources

Reading

Text books Manuals paints and varnishes

Suggested Learning Activities

Activities

Discussion Demonstration Practical work

Suggested Assessment Methods

Assessment

Observation Practical work

UNIT LESSON

1. Properties of paints and varnishes
2. Surface preparation
3. Procedures of applying paints and varnishes
4. Safety precautions while working with paints and varnishes
5. Material estimation for a job
6. Remedy of defects on paints and varnishes