Furniture painter

1) Brush, spray, or hand-rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers.

2) Disassemble items to prepare them for finishing, using hand tools.

3) Examine furniture to determine the extent of damage or deterioration, and to decide on the best method for repair or restoration.

4) Fill and smooth cracks or depressions, remove marks and imperfections, and repair broken parts, using plastic or wood putty, glue, nails, and/or screws.