Hardwood Floors June/July 2019

CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES

1. The chemistry of each finish contributes to which quality of the final product? A. Application B. Coverage rate C. Dry time D. All of the above 2. When applying a wood floor finish and you aren’t sure what the coverage rate should be, what is your next step? A. Check a similar product by other manufacturers B. Ask customers how they would like the finish to look when it has cured C. Read the manufacturer’s instructions D. A thicker coverage rate is better than a thin one 3. When you have leftover finish from a job, what should you do to dispose of it? A. Apply it evenly on the floor to use it all B. Seal it and use it on another job C. Check the SDS D. Pour it down the customer’s sink 4. For which type of finish application is respiratory protection not required? A. Oil-modified urethane B. Conjugated oil varnish C. Waterborne urethane D. None of the above 5. Which statement is false about the drying and curing process? A. The phases of drying vary drastically depending on the type of finish B. The dry-to-touch phase is commonly known as surface dry C. Drying can occur from a combination of evaporation of solvents, oxidation, and polymerization D. You can abrade a coat of finish before it has reached the cured phase

HOW DID YOU DO? See suggested NWFA University learning path on page 86. Answer key is on page 102.

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