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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-7021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Furniture Finishers

Shape, finish, and refinish damaged, worn, or used furniture or new high-grade furniture to specified color or finish.

What this job is about

Assist in the finishing and restoration of furniture.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Examine furniture for damage

    Inspect furniture to assess the extent of damage or deterioration.

  2. 2

    Prepare surfaces for finishing

    Wash and smooth surfaces using sandpaper or other tools to prepare for finish application.

  3. 3

    Select and mix finishing ingredients

    Choose appropriate paints, stains, or sealers and mix to achieve desired colors.

  4. 4

    Apply finishing ingredients

    Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients onto wood surfaces.

  5. 5

    Consult with customers

    Confer with customers to determine their preferences for colors and finishes.

Tools used in this work
Intuit QuickBooksMicrosoft Office software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.