Finaling
Sense: crew terminology; preparation before the final coat
Joshua Christopher's crew term for the detailed inspection, sanding, dust removal, and defect correction immediately before the intended final finish coat.
Source: Joshua Christopher's cabinet-refinishing interview and Refinishing Cabinets with Painted Finishes, Section 8. No external source is asserted for this crew term.
In use
“I call the detailed preparation before the intended final coat finaling. This is our crew term.” — Joshua Christopher, Refinishing Cabinets with Painted Finishes, Section 8.
Where it is used
Entry 010Refinishing Cabinets with Painted Finishes
- 8. Apply coats, inspect, and final the surface
I call the detailed preparation before the intended final coat finaling.
- 8. Apply coats, inspect, and final the surface
Entry 011Refinishing Cabinets with Stain and Clear Finishes
- 9. Adjust the overall color and protect it with clear
Field practiceWhen that is ready, I do our thorough finaling before the final untinted clear coat.
- 9. Adjust the overall color and protect it with clear