I've searched the forums on this and have gained some good info, but there's still some questions I have that I couldn't find an answer to. I'm a High School Tech director, and the stage of auditorium is in sorry shape. It was sanded and painted two years ago, (not the best job, looks like they were trying to scrape barnicles off of a battleship) but now it's splintering and heavy set pieces leave marks from the castor wheels. From what I can tell, the floor is tounge and groove wood over sleepers. The wood is some kind of soft wood like pine, but crappier. Heck, it might be made of Cottonwood the way it's falling apart.
I've seen mention of using Masonite or MDF, and I'm wondering if a 1/4" layer over the top will help. I'm assuming it would need to be lap edged or tongue and groove. How would that be attached to the flooring? What type paint would you recommend? The front of the stage is maple, so it would probably have to be covered by some type of flooring too. (they did a horrible job of sanding this part too) Any suggestions on how to proceed?
Thanks, JohnSB
I've seen mention of using Masonite or MDF, and I'm wondering if a 1/4" layer over the top will help. I'm assuming it would need to be lap edged or tongue and groove. How would that be attached to the flooring? What type paint would you recommend? The front of the stage is maple, so it would probably have to be covered by some type of flooring too. (they did a horrible job of sanding this part too) Any suggestions on how to proceed?
Thanks, JohnSB