[SML] Floor renovation

[gbierly at dejazzd.com]

> On Nov 6, 2017, at 4:04 PM, Fritz, Barry via Stagecraft <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> 
> Greg, a few questions.
> 
> What paint are you using for black?  

I was using Duron, 5 gallon of flat black to 1 gal of DTM (Direct To Metal) Gloss and 1 gal of water.
I now skip the water and use the Sherwin Williams equivalent.  I use whatever for productions, but whatever was used for our 2014 musical floor paint keeps showing through both with wear and tape removal.  I am due to do a full replacement of the hardboard.  

> How are you attaching the hardboard to the floor? 

1” square drive screws.  1 in each corner and 2’ spacing around the perimeter.  I use a nickel for spacing.  In the summer they shut the air conditioning off so I typically have to add a screw or two in the center to pull down any bubbling.

> Any underlay for the hardboard?

I originally put down plastic because I wasn’t 100% sure it was staying and I wanted to be able to pull it up and not have to refinish the floor.  If I did it again I wouldn’t bother.  I don’t have plastic underlayment on the removable pit cover.  There are a few marks but I ran a strip of gaff under each seam.  Again I wouldn’t bother if I were to do it again.

> Do you still use a dance floor for dance shows?

Nope,  I do have the dancers tape seams that they feel might be an issue but don’t have any issues.

Greg Bierly
Performing Arts Center Manager
Hempfield High School