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Course · AL
Cabinetmaking Finishing
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Cabinetmaking Finishing is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills for the final stages of the cabinetmaking process. Topics include cabinet finishing and countertops. Career and Technical Student Organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course.
Sand cabinet boxes and doors with hand tools and power toolsIdentify and describe the different types and grit of sandpaper, indicating when it is appropriate to use each oneExplain and demonstrate how to handle and apply sealersExplain and demonstrate how to match and apply wood fillersApply stain and sealer to a cabinet surfaceCompare and contrast the properties of water-based and oil-based stainsSummarize the basic process for laminate installationDemonstrate how to lay out and cut laminatesApply laminate to a countertopResearch the advantages and disadvantages of various types of countertops, including laminate, granite, quartzDetermine quantities and pricing of materials for various types of counters