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  • 1.  stage floor and black box paint

    Posted 01-08-2023 21:43
    Hello.

    I'm not sure if this has already been discussed, but does anyone have an idea of the best type of paint for a stage floor (black), and a black box?

    I just started at this school and for the last 7 years the stage was used as the painting station.  It's in rough shape.  Also, I've been given the ok to convert my classroom into a black box, so any ideas are greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

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    Ernesto Rosas - SAG-AFTRA
    Theatre Arts Teacher
    East Hickman High School
    Lyles, TN
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  • 2.  RE: stage floor and black box paint

    Posted 01-09-2023 06:53
    Rosco Labs makes Tough Prime Black which is good, also a paint called Cote All from Diamond Vogel 

    use a matte or flat paint to reduce light bounce

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    Jerry Onik
    V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment
    Heartland Scenic Studio
    NE
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  • 3.  RE: stage floor and black box paint

    Posted 01-09-2023 07:47
    Good Morning, 

    We use Sherwin Williams Super paint in semi-gloss. I could not convince our school system's paint department to go with flat. It works, it's not too reflective, and my school system paid for it!

    For me, once I told them I would paint the stage- they delivered the paint. For them to paint I would have had to wait two months. 

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    Hillary Bogers, MEd
    she/her/hers
    Theatre Director
    Jack Britt High School
    910-429-2800

    Tutoring 7:45-8:21 in the morning, or by appointment

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  • 4.  RE: stage floor and black box paint

    Posted 01-09-2023 13:09
    I swear by Rosco #6055 Black Tough Prime. I would purchase a 5 gallon bucket to paint our main stage and black box floors every year. It's a paint that holds up well and has a hard surface, which absorbs light so there is no bounce from lighting instruments.

    It's not cheep, going for $310 plus tax, at least in the Seattle area. Still I would highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed.​​

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    Stewart Hawk
    Washington State Thespian Co-Chapter Director
    206-465-4568
    stewart.hawk@gmail.com
    http://wathespians.org
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