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Hi all,
I've been in hiding for a bit, but I'm glad to say my new studio is nearly ready for launch; the only last remaining feature is completing the cyclorama. It's a good size at 4.5m high and 15m long including the sides, but I've yet to construct the floor and am having a little wobble on the material choice. I was wondering if those with existing experience could lend any advice?
The existing Sub-floor is a heavily glued (but luckily flat) carpet with basically no pile. This will be built onto direct as it cannot be painted or easily removed. I want to have the new floor painted white (and an area in green but that's another subject) but be able to withstand lots of traffic without significant pitting or damage.
Thoughts so far:
PLY = Cheap, but not smooth. Likly to dent also.
MDF = Smooth finish but I'm worried it may also dent and pit quite easily
MDF/PLY with poured latex top layer = I'm thinking this will stand up to abuse but will be more complex to ensure a perfectly flat pour and marriage with the curved edges.
LATEX/CONRETE/ACRYLIC POUR = This could only be up to 2cm to marry with the curved edges. Not sure how viable this is.
Thoughts appreciated!
Thanks.
I've been in hiding for a bit, but I'm glad to say my new studio is nearly ready for launch; the only last remaining feature is completing the cyclorama. It's a good size at 4.5m high and 15m long including the sides, but I've yet to construct the floor and am having a little wobble on the material choice. I was wondering if those with existing experience could lend any advice?
The existing Sub-floor is a heavily glued (but luckily flat) carpet with basically no pile. This will be built onto direct as it cannot be painted or easily removed. I want to have the new floor painted white (and an area in green but that's another subject) but be able to withstand lots of traffic without significant pitting or damage.
Thoughts so far:
PLY = Cheap, but not smooth. Likly to dent also.
MDF = Smooth finish but I'm worried it may also dent and pit quite easily
MDF/PLY with poured latex top layer = I'm thinking this will stand up to abuse but will be more complex to ensure a perfectly flat pour and marriage with the curved edges.
LATEX/CONRETE/ACRYLIC POUR = This could only be up to 2cm to marry with the curved edges. Not sure how viable this is.
Thoughts appreciated!
Thanks.