Jon Taylor
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I am building a set for Agnes of God and need help with the finish on the platform (I’m a builder for a community theater and I’m kind of ignorant of paint and finishes).
We’re using a 12’x12’ platform on a diagonal with a 3 degree rake running from DS corner (low) to US corner (high). The platform will be built from 9 triscuits, some of which will be new and some which presently are painted brown.
The design calls for a glossy, pure white floor and it was recommended I “put a coat of poly” on it to help with keeping it clean. Here are some of the other parameters of the build:
My question, then, is what are the best process and products here for a uniform, glossy white appearance which will also not be too slippery for the actors?
We’re using a 12’x12’ platform on a diagonal with a 3 degree rake running from DS corner (low) to US corner (high). The platform will be built from 9 triscuits, some of which will be new and some which presently are painted brown.
The design calls for a glossy, pure white floor and it was recommended I “put a coat of poly” on it to help with keeping it clean. Here are some of the other parameters of the build:
It’s built in our scene shop and moved across town to the venue. It also will have to be moved US once during hell week for a school assembly. (I’ve got a legging system designed so the completed platform can come apart into 4x8 and 4x4 sections and reassembled.)
I’m planning 1/8” gaps between platforms which I will fill with caulk (I think, is there something better?) on the final move.
This is community theater so we’re on a budget and it's a four show run. I’m okay with labor intensive, but we don’t have any expensive spraying equipment or anything.
I’m planning 1/8” gaps between platforms which I will fill with caulk (I think, is there something better?) on the final move.
This is community theater so we’re on a budget and it's a four show run. I’m okay with labor intensive, but we don’t have any expensive spraying equipment or anything.
My question, then, is what are the best process and products here for a uniform, glossy white appearance which will also not be too slippery for the actors?