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Surface Finishing in the Furniture Industry
This course has been developed as part of a new joint venture combining the technical expertise of both FIRA and Buckinghamshire New University. This course will benefit all individuals working in the industry - manufacturers, retailers, specifiers, architects, buyers, interior designers.
Through a series of lectures and practical handling sessions this course will educate delegates on:
Standards and Regulations
Delegates will be made aware of their statutory obligations and how to deal with substances that can be volatile, potentially explosive, corrosive and harmful to those handling and in the immediate surrounds.
Understanding the products available and surface to be coated
- A review of chemical and water staining
- What are suitable base coats and top coats
- Curing of lacquers on different wood based
furniture
- The session will review the following finish types:
- Pre-catalysed lacquer
- Pus and Polyesters lacquers
- Acid catalysed lacquers
- Water bourne lacquers
- Electro-statics and powder coating
Product Handling and Safe Application
An opportunity to gain hands on experience of spray application of finishes and to witness some of the possible pitfalls that may occur.
Problems and Possible Remedies
Possible remedies for common finishing ailments such as orange peel, aeration, blooming etc.
For further information about this course or to book your place please contact Sarah Simmonds on 01438 777 784 or email ssimmonds@fira.co.uk
Discounted rate for groups of 10 or more - £295 + VAT per delegate
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Registration on this course entitles delegates to a discounted overnight stay at Missenden Abbey - www.missendenabbey.co.uk
B&B is £58.50 when booked through the University and transport can be arranged to/from the University which is in the centre of High Wycombe - Tel: 0800 0565 660
