- Explain the proper safety procedures to follow when preparing
surfaces and applying coatings. - Do the following: - Explain
three ways that coatings can improve a surface. - Explain the
differences between oil-based paints and water-based paints. -
Explain where you would apply enamel paint, flat paint, wood
stain, and varnish, and explain the importance of sheen. - Tell
why each is best for these uses. - Prepare and paint two
different surfaces using patching material, caulking, and proper
primers and topcoats. Suggested projects include an interior or
exterior wall, a door, a piece of furniture, a concrete wall or
floor , a porch rail, or a fence. Your counselor must preapprove
the projects. - Prepare and paint an item using harmonizing
colors that you have created by tinting white base paint. (Use
the color wheel in the center of this book.) - Show the right
way to use, clean, maintain, and store painting equipment. -
Explain the importance of ladder safety, environmental
responsibility, and personal hyg