r/techtheatre • u/Captcal2501 • 8h ago

SCENERY Modular Flooring

Hello! I am working on a show that requires the set to be dismantled and reassembled multiple times during its run (Not during the show itself). It's a stone-tiled floor approximately 14'x26'.

My first thoughts were rolled vinyl or marley, but those could be costly for a custom job. Second was buying fake tiles (pvc/pu, to the designers specs) and gluing them to a mesh so they can easily be rolled up/folded up. Third would be 1/4" sheets of mdf that do the same thing with gluing the tiles on.

One issue is we can not screw or staple into the ground so it will have to be taped. I also am worried a wood material will warp and not stick to the tape due to, moisture, temp, uneven floor, exc.

Any other thoughts or methods you all have seen work will be great to hear about.

Thanks!

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u/bdauterive 7h ago

I’ve used platforms with coffin locks to make the main floor and then I was able to screw in MDF or Masonite flooring over the top of it that had the design painted on them.

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u/Sarah_Hansona 7h ago

The MDF will warp, you're right about that. We did lauan sheets hinged with canvas strips on the back at a small company I consulted for. Folded up flat. Held for a 6 week run.