Shape, finish, Sand and Paint Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities Mix finish ingredients to obtain desired colors or shades. Brush, spray, or hand rub finishing ingredients, such as paint, oil, stain, or wax, onto and into wood grain; then apply lacquer or other sealers. Smooth, shape, and touch up surfaces to prepare them for finishing, using sandpaper, pumice stones, steel wool, chisels, sa