2. Coatings, paints and finishes

What this is made of

• 2(a). Three ways coatings can improve a surface
• 2(b). Oil-based, acrylic-based and water-based paints
• 2(c). Where to apply enamel, flat paint, wood stain and varnish
• 2(d). Why each is best for those uses

Where this step comes from

1. Painting Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 2 · Lists four explanations, (a) to (d); (d) refers back to the uses in (c).