gafflover87
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First, I know there are many threads on this, but none of them seem to answer my question. So the powers at be have requested that I look into replacing our current stage floor (concrete-> ply-> masonite) with a sprung floor. We are first and foremost a theatre, but we are looking to add dance to our repertoire, so a sprung stage is naturally one of our first steps. The floor needs to be able to support a set and our scissor lift, so it needs to be sturdy. So a few questions.
1. Rosco's Sub-floor cannot support the weight of the genie, is it acceptable to put layers of ply on top of he sub-floor?
2. Rosco's Sub-floor is quite pricey, one cheaper option is to build a basket-weave like Harlequin uses, how many additional layers of ply would you recommend going above the basket-weave?
3. To top it off, Im naturally drawn to using masonite, but I am open to using t&g hardwood. Would it be acceptable to skip this layer and put a permanent layer of another Dance floor like Roscoleum, which is said to be very durable and suitable for theatre scenery? Or is there a different material all together?
4. Any other thought, questions, or concerns?
I would like to save as much money as possible... however money is potentially not an issue when it comes to a durable, top quality floor.
Thanks guys.
1. Rosco's Sub-floor cannot support the weight of the genie, is it acceptable to put layers of ply on top of he sub-floor?
2. Rosco's Sub-floor is quite pricey, one cheaper option is to build a basket-weave like Harlequin uses, how many additional layers of ply would you recommend going above the basket-weave?
3. To top it off, Im naturally drawn to using masonite, but I am open to using t&g hardwood. Would it be acceptable to skip this layer and put a permanent layer of another Dance floor like Roscoleum, which is said to be very durable and suitable for theatre scenery? Or is there a different material all together?
4. Any other thought, questions, or concerns?
I would like to save as much money as possible... however money is potentially not an issue when it comes to a durable, top quality floor.
Thanks guys.