aeh20s
Well-Known Member
Just got sent these pictures of a school auditorium that got their stage reskinned by contractors back in March/April. I don't know anything about it other than that, but yeesh.
Man they really screwed that think down. Also looks like they blew air in it
I wonder what they even used. 1/8” maso?
It is obviously maso, the question was what thickness. It appears as if 1/8” was used and 1/4” is more the norm and what most of us recommend. Also, it doesn't look as if the product was primed on both sides and edges or allowed to acclimate prior to priming or painting.That was my first reaction, "I don't think they used enough screws"
I'm pretty sure it was maso.
In my years of installation work, I have seen Masonite skinned stages in similar condition. I don't recall ever seeing the panels prepped beforehand. It was usually the case of: lay it down and get it painted so that other installers can finish their work.It is obviously maso, the question was what thickness. It appears as if 1/8” was used and 1/4” is more the norm and what most of us recommend. Also, it doesn't look as if the product was primed on both sides and edges or allowed to acclimate prior to priming or painting.
Spot on with that assessment, Michael. This is just sad. Many people in theatre don't know how to properly install a hardboard overlay. We actually had a contractor contact us at BMI Supply asking for the "specs" on the Masonite stage deck overlay. Since nothing existed, Dave Durbin created it. We subsequently posted the process should anyone like to share it with schools facing similar challenges. Just--please remember that BMI Supply does not sell hardboard, a.k.a. Masonite.It is obviously maso, the question was what thickness. It appears as if 1/8” was used and 1/4” is more the norm and what most of us recommend. Also, it doesn't look as if the product was primed on both sides and edges or allowed to acclimate prior to priming or painting.
Wow. There are so many things about this 'guide' that are out of date and awful. I'd sue someone if they did that to my floor. BMI really needs to consider unpublishing this.Spot on with that assessment, Michael. This is just sad. Many people in theatre don't know how to properly install a hardboard overlay. We actually had a contractor contact us at BMI Supply asking for the "specs" on the Masonite stage deck overlay. Since nothing existed, Dave Durbin created it. We subsequently posted the process should anyone like to share it with schools facing similar challenges. Just--please remember that BMI Supply does not sell hardboard, a.k.a. Masonite.
Stage Floor Covering - BMI Supply
Detailed write-up on covering & painting a stage floor using hardboardshop.bmisupply.com
Wow. There are so many things about this 'guide' that are out of date and awful. I'd sue someone if they did that to my floor. BMI really needs to consider unpublishing this.
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