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What do you use for the semi-reflecive flooring?

 
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Sep 05, 2008 15:32 |  #1

Just curious what you guys use as the semi-reflective flooring that is often used with white backgrounds? Is it just something that I can pick up at home depot or is it something more photography related?


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Sep 05, 2008 15:34 |  #2

White Tile Board from Home Depot (Bathroom section) works pretty well for white (it's white). I use 2 pieces. About $11.00 a sheet...


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White Tile Board from Home Depot (Bathroom section) works pretty well for white (it's white). I use 2 pieces. About $11.00 a sheet...


thanks do you know how big they are? I assume I will be needing a truck. .. what about black?


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Sep 05, 2008 15:44 |  #4

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thanks do you know how big they are? I assume I will be needing a truck. .. what about black?

Get a piece of glass or plexiglass. It reflects more and works with any color background.


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Sep 08, 2008 14:01 |  #5

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thanks do you know how big they are? I assume I will be needing a truck. .. what about black?

It's 4'x8' ... flexible enough that I got 2 sheets into the back of a 4Runner (curved into the backseats).


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Sep 08, 2008 15:24 |  #6

whiskaz wrote in post #6248517 (external link)
White Tile Board from Home Depot (Bathroom section) works pretty well for white (it's white). I use 2 pieces. About $11.00 a sheet...

+1 on that. I might try the plexi though. I want to use more than just white for my shoots.


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Sep 09, 2008 10:43 |  #7

Yea, plexi works. I've used it for black. It's pricey though. For white backgrounds, like the OP mentioned, tile board is excellent... big and cheap.


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