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Month: March 2023

Backdrops, Part 2

March 12, 2023March 12, 2023

After some careful consideration, the thought of using one continuous piece of vinyl turned out to be less than desirable. While it would provide a nice, consistent surface, I just couldn’t figure out a way to install it reliably. The cove base adhesive, which does have some give and allows the vinyl to be repositioned…

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Providing a Little Background

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023

One of the tasks I put off initially, but has been looming recently, is how to handle the backdrop, especially on the peninsula. It needs to be fairly thin, but also self-supporting. I considered building a “wall” using 1×4 boards laid flat, but while working on another project the week between Christmas and New Years…

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