depends on what you are doing. if you are painting setts for short term use use what ever is cheapest. yet if you are painting walls,floors, or anything perminant go for the best hardware store paint it will last longer and not look as bad after a long period of time.
i was talking about for what i am doing, which is highschool no budget theatre. alot of time when i need white,off white or black paint for sets i go to the recycling center where they give away paint that is still of good quality that was sent to them, it's not the greatest color since it's mixed but that gives you an idea of the budget i have.I would estimate that 99% of all sets that come out of professional scene shops that go on tour, installs, and go in rental stocks are painted with scenic paint.
Ahhhh.................
SO- if you were making chocolate chip cookies at home, would you add alot more of them, more than the nice blue-haired lunch ladies do?
(This really is relavant, I just want the light bulb to go on here...)
Scenic paint may also come with the fire retardants that are required in most real theatrical venues?
i was talking about for what i am doing, which is highschool no budget theatre. alot of time when i need white,off white or black paint for sets i go to the recycling center where they give away paint that is still of good quality that was sent to them, it's not the greatest color since it's mixed but that gives you an idea of the budget i have.
heck no, i don't like chocolate chips, but you could easily add some dilution solution such as water to extend how much the paint can cover.
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