Spot Repairing Damage to Wood
General Information
Date: July 1-2, 2008
Cost: $465
Time: 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Class Size: 18
Instructor: Mitch Kohanek
Description
This is a "hands on" class that will teach a variety of ways to repair nicks, dents and scratches. Techniques for repairing ranging from "burn ins" to polyester repair, padding, graining, glazing and toning will be taught. Color matching will be emphasized.
Training Includes
- Damage evaluation and assessment
- Repairing shallow and deep scratches, dents and gouges
- Introduction to color matching
- Selection and application of dyes and pigments
- Soft wax application techniques
- Burn ins
- Brushing techniques for color enhancement
- Using pearlescent powders
- Faux Graining on your repair
- Proper use of all the touch up tools
- Removal of white water rings
- Removal of packing and press marks
- Polyester fills for broken corners
- White wood repair
- Sheen adjustment
Benefits of Training
A good touch up specialist reduces profit loss and rework for the furniture and cabinet industries.
What will you work on?
Participants are encouraged to bring their pieces to work on. Furniture and panels will be provided for the students to work on.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone interested on repairing damaged wood and coatings on a professional or amateur level.
Instructor
Mitch Kohanek
Lead Instructor - Wood Finishing Technology Program
Registration:
To contact the Registration office:
Phone: 651.423.8038 or Toll Free: 1.877.937.3282 - option #3
Fax: 651.423.8775
How to Register
For questions about the class, contact Mitch Kohanek
Phone: 651.423.8362 or 1.800.548.5502
Email: mitchell.kohanek@dctc.edu
