Sand between coats

Smoothen the surface of a workpiece by sanding it in between applying coats in order to obtain a clear, stronger coat.

sand between lacquer applications
sand between lacquer layers
sand between layers
sand between applications
sand between paint applications
sand between painting
sand between paint layers
sand between enamel applications

skill/competence

cross-sector

Sand between coats is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Construction painter: Construction painters paint the interior and exterior of buildings and other structures. They may use standard latex based paints or specialised paints for decorative effect or protective properties. Building painters are skilled in using brushes, paint rollers and paint sprayers for different applications.
Lacquer spray gun operator: Lacquer spray gun operators operate lacquer spray guns designed to provide otherwise finished metal, wooden or plastic workpieces with a hard, durable finishing coat, through lacquer coating or paint that is either matte, sheen or highly glossy, but is always meant for hard surfaces.

Sand between coats is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Construction painting supervisor: Construction painting supervisors plan, direct and oversee the work of the crew of painters assigned to a certain project or location. They supervise and evaluate the work of painters.
Transport equipment painter: Transport equipment painters use painting machines and hand tools to coat individual parts and to paint the surface of all types of transport equipment such as cars, buses, boats, aircraft, motorcycles and railway cars. They prepare the surface of the pieces for the paint and apply the coaat. Transport equipment painters can perform industrial painting or individual customisation. They may also remove or repair painting errors such as scratches.
 

References

1. Sand between coats – ESCO