J Pearce Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A lot of our stock flats are made with hardboard. Use the slightly more expensive tempered board, and buy from a good supplier who deliver it flat. Haven't noticed any undulations on ours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgallen Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I've always used the canvas covered 3m high flats from Lancelyn (who appear to have been taken over, but their online store for flats seems to be here: http://www.stagesupe...-flats-51-c.asp ) in widths of 250mm, 500mm, 750mm, 1000mm, 1500mm, with lots of returns for visual interest and structural rigidity. With a bit of care, these have lasted for years and done countless plays in many different set arrangements. For doors, I usually make a 3" x 2" frame (860mm wide) and use canvas on the top fill. As others note, properly sized canvas works well. I always covered the joins with 2" masking tape before painting. Also if a textured/patterned paint effect can be used (think wallpaper done using paint and sponges) then this will cover many imperfections. Flats are joined with hinges or metal angle brackets, although this all works better for a run of shows rather than a nightly changeover! For example: http://www.hads.org....arried\Pictures I tended to find hardboard covered flats buckled especially when painted, and are heavy. Maybe others have been more successful. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave m Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 with hardboard ( never used it) I believe that painting BOTH sides stops warping and buckling.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiLL Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 nothing is fireproof. well... some things are, but I wouldn't recommend building a set from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistermorton Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Years ago, before I joined, our theatre used bricks and mortar once. The revolve didn't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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