My home studio's floor is covered by carpet. This is problematic if I want to extend the paper background for a full-length shot. Stepping on paper on top of carpet isn't practical. Has anyone solved this problem in a relatively cheap and easy way?
A sheet of 4x8 plywood (about $30-40) would work.
Dahveed wrote:
My home studio's floor is covered by carpet. This is problematic if I want to extend the paper background for a full-length shot. Stepping on paper on top of carpet isn't practical. Has anyone solved this problem in a relatively cheap and easy way?
If you don’t want to remove the carpet, lay down plywood sheets over it.
if you don't need to cover a huge area, you could try the clear carpet protector that goes under an office chair. They are pretty rigid. The ones that cover rugs have spikes on the back and are pretty inexpensive.
Yes it would. But I'd prefer not to handle a huge slab of wood in such close quarters with all the lighting equipment around. Perhaps sectional flooring would work better.
Plieku69
Loc: The Gopher State, south end
Perhaps sectional flooring would work better. No it won't, each joint will flex and eventually break. As mentioned above a full sheet of plywood is the best.
It seems you want this floor to be temporary, lay it out when needed then take it up after the shoot. It can be done using plywood cut into 4' x 2' sections. Lay a 1x4 under each joint to support the joint. You can just lay it down and use it or put a screw in each corner for extra stability.
This way you would have pieces small enough to handle in tight quarters without banging into expensive equipment.
Ken
I think you're on the right track, TMurphy. Getting one large enough that can be rolled up and secured when not in use could work. I have a small one in my office, I'll give it a try, thanks.
Masonite [hardboard] in 2x4 foot panels.
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Photog8 wrote:
A sheet of 4x8 plywood (about $30-40) would work.
Exactly. Search on The Slanted Lens YouTube channel for Home Studio. He recommended the same fix.
We use pressed board or 1/4 inch Masonite. It's less expensive than plywood and the Masonite is lighter weight.
Having been in the building industry ask for 1/4" lauan - comes in 4x8 sheets, is lighter than plywood and has a solid face & core. It is half the weight of hardboard and won't warp like your thin plywoods will, especially if used indoors in heated areas. Lumber yard can cut in half to 48"x48" pcs or three 32"x48" per sheet.
PS - Mats for under roller chairs on carpet may work but hard to store and the nibs that embed in the carpeting also like skin (he says from much experience).
Lay a piece of carpet on top of it, upside down, jute on to not fiber ps, and roll it up when done.
They are called remnants.
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Dahveed wrote:
My home studio's floor is covered by carpet. This is problematic if I want to extend the paper background for a full-length shot. Stepping on paper on top of carpet isn't practical. Has anyone solved this problem in a relatively cheap and easy way?
two sheets of 3/4 plywood would give you a 8X8 temp floor. Get 3 and you have a 12X8 temp floor
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