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Hi everybody.  I hope you've all had a restful summer.  I got some info a while back on black paint for stages and wanted to see if anyone has had any experience in black paint for a black box.  My classroom will be converted to one and it's all concrete block construction.  I found Fence Pro Black, and although it is intended for wood fencing, it does say it works on concrete.  Just wanted to get some advise on this before I make any purchases.

Thanks

Hi everybody.  I hope you've all had a restful summer.  I got some info a while back on black paint for stages and wanted to see if anyone has had any experience in black paint for a black box.  My classroom will be converted to one and it's all concrete block construction.  I found Fence Pro Black, and although it is intended for wood fencing, it does say it works on concrete.  Just wanted to get some advise on this before I make any purchases.

Thanks

If you are in the middle of setting the budget for this space, you might consider a vinyl plank flooring in the stage area(s) to give a little bit of cushion.  Concrete is so unforgiving!  I think that might make for some easy fundraising.

Hi everybody.  I hope you've all had a restful summer.  I got some info a while back on black paint for stages and wanted to see if anyone has had any experience in black paint for a black box.  My classroom will be converted to one and it's all concrete block construction.  I found Fence Pro Black, and although it is intended for wood fencing, it does say it works on concrete.  Just wanted to get some advise on this before I make any purchases.

Thanks

If you are in the middle of setting the budget for this space, you might consider a vinyl plank flooring in the stage area(s) to give a little bit of cushion.  Concrete is so unforgiving!  I think that might make for some easy fundraising.

Hi everybody.  I hope you've all had a restful summer.  I got some info a while back on black paint for stages and wanted to see if anyone has had any experience in black paint for a black box.  My classroom will be converted to one and it's all concrete block construction.  I found Fence Pro Black, and although it is intended for wood fencing, it does say it works on concrete.  Just wanted to get some advise on this before I make any purchases.

Thanks

I agree with CJ, if you're looking for a durable - true black floor, then I would recommend an LVT (luxury vinyl tile) or an LVP (luxury vinyl plank) product. Tajima (TAJ) makes a great product.  We've installed it in multiple Television Studios with no issues… The material is incredibly durable, shows little wear with foot traffic & studio cameras rolling on top of it, and cleans up with water and microfiber cloths.  

If you're looking to paint the walls then I would recommend something like Ultra-Pure Black Flat Interior/Exterior Masonry, Stucco and Brick Paint from Home Depot.  In both instances, I would highly recommend that you see if there is a vendor discount for your project selection since it is educationally related and more vendors like working with schools.  Good Luck!

If you are in the middle of setting the budget for this space, you might consider a vinyl plank flooring in the stage area(s) to give a little bit of cushion.  Concrete is so unforgiving!  I think that might make for some easy fundraising.

Hi everybody.  I hope you've all had a restful summer.  I got some info a while back on black paint for stages and wanted to see if anyone has had any experience in black paint for a black box.  My classroom will be converted to one and it's all concrete block construction.  I found Fence Pro Black, and although it is intended for wood fencing, it does say it works on concrete.  Just wanted to get some advise on this before I make any purchases.

Thanks

In response to Don, 

this is a good option for studios and smaller spaces, but the necessity to screw scenery to the floor could be an issue by creating multiple holes in the flooring.

I agree with CJ, if you're looking for a durable - true black floor, then I would recommend an LVT (luxury vinyl tile) or an LVP (luxury vinyl plank) product. Tajima (TAJ) makes a great product.  We've installed it in multiple Television Studios with no issues… The material is incredibly durable, shows little wear with foot traffic & studio cameras rolling on top of it, and cleans up with water and microfiber cloths.  

If you're looking to paint the walls then I would recommend something like Ultra-Pure Black Flat Interior/Exterior Masonry, Stucco and Brick Paint from Home Depot.  In both instances, I would highly recommend that you see if there is a vendor discount for your project selection since it is educationally related and more vendors like working with schools.  Good Luck!

If you are in the middle of setting the budget for this space, you might consider a vinyl plank flooring in the stage area(s) to give a little bit of cushion.  Concrete is so unforgiving!  I think that might make for some easy fundraising.

Hi everybody.  I hope you've all had a restful summer.  I got some info a while back on black paint for stages and wanted to see if anyone has had any experience in black paint for a black box.  My classroom will be converted to one and it's all concrete block construction.  I found Fence Pro Black, and although it is intended for wood fencing, it does say it works on concrete.  Just wanted to get some advise on this before I make any purchases.

Thanks

Hi everybody.  I hope you've all had a restful summer.  I got some info a while back on black paint for stages and wanted to see if anyone has had any experience in black paint for a black box.  My classroom will be converted to one and it's all concrete block construction.  I found Fence Pro Black, and although it is intended for wood fencing, it does say it works on concrete.  Just wanted to get some advise on this before I make any purchases.

Thanks