[SML] Floor renovation

[Stephen Rees]

I would also suggest laying down a sacrificial 1/4" Masonite (or current
equivalent) directly onto of the hardwood on the area you intend to paint.
That is likely to hold paint more readily and can be gone over with recoats
many times before needing to replace it.  The cost and labor of refinishing
the painted oak surface would be a nuisance, I feel.  The contrast of
bounced light from the poly floor compared to the painted surface will be
annoying.  Were it I, I would deck the entire surface and paint the whole
floor from apron edge to the back wall.  Others here can recommend an
appropriate paint for you.
Steve

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On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 2:03 PM, Glenn Hoit via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> Hello!
>
> Our high school stage is 50 feet by 35 feet deep, plus an additional 12
> foot apron in front of the main curtain.  Currently our entire stage is
> stained oak flooring with a poly urethane covering on top.
>
> We are considering changing the stage part (behind the proscenium) to flat
> black to reduce the reflective properties of our stage.  The idea right now
> is to leave the apron in front of the main curtain as is.
>
> I am seeking the wisdom of the group on this idea:
>
> a)  Does it look weird to have a 1/4 poly  to 3/4 flat black split?  Does
> anyone have any pictures of such a stage?
>
> b)  suggestions for what type floor paint to use
>
> Thanks,
>
> Glenn
>
> Glenn Hoit
> Manager, Dave Filsinger Hall
> Air Academy High School
> USAFA, CO 80840
>
>
>
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