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Artisan Cabinetmaker Upholsterer
Furniture Finisher and Refinisher

Furniture Finisher and Refinisher

Alternative titles: Furniture stripper, Furniture polisher, Furniture varnisher, Furniture finisher and repairer

Average Salary

$28.00/h

Job Prospects

What are the main duties?

  • Perform finishing on new furniture.
  • Restore and repair used or aged furniture.
  • Strip and sand furniture.
  • Disassemble and assemble furniture.
  • Prepare colour mixes.
  • Apply different types of finishing products (such as stains, varnishes and enamels).
  • Perform special finishing.

Is it right for you?

  • This occupation is well suited to individuals who enjoy craftsmanship, precision, and attention to detail.
  • You demonstrate patience, manual dexterity, and strong observational skills.
  • You enjoy creative projects that require careful workmanship and technical expertise.
  • You are comfortable working with wood, finishing products, specialized tools, and restoration techniques.
  • If you are looking for a career that combines craftsmanship, restoration, and technical skill, furniture restoration and finishing offer rewarding opportunities in furniture manufacturing, heritage conservation, and interior design.

Program

Furniture Finishing
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Placement rates
70%
In the workforce
10%
Pursuing further education
Duration of training

900h
8 to 9 months
D.V.S.

Where is this program being offered?

Montréal

Furniture Finishing
Apply now
Placement rates
70%
In the workforce
10%
Pursuing further education
Duration of training

900h
8 to 9 months
D.V.S.

Where is this program being offered?

Montréal

Have you thought about:
Artisan Cabinetmaker Upholsterer