Marking off a strip

[David Arias]

Don't make assumptions about floor finishes and tape. The schools that
spend the money to put a good finish on the floor are the ones that
generally hold. Age isn't much of an issue. There are wood floors on which
you just CANNOT use tape, any kind. We had an $1,100 lesson once, and
another close call.

The paint sounds like a good option.

David


"Chris Hagen" <clhagenmn@aol.comspamx> wrote in message
news:20030424165214.18767.00000172@mb-m15.aol.com...
> In article <20030417152539.18769.00000017@mb-m13.aol.com>,
fencerbill@aol.com
> (Fencerbill) writes:
>
> >In article <3E9DF03E.8060509@monmouth.com>, Amy & Joseph Kormann
> ><ajkormann@monmouth.com> writes:
> >
> >>One place I fence wants to mark off some strips for a competition. The
> >>only thing is they are not allowed to put down any type of tape - really
> >>bad job of polyurithane. One suggestion was to use a chalk-plumb to mark
> >>the area off. Then use a damp cloth to wipe up the chalk when done.
> >>
> >>Are there any others?
> >
> >There are some tapes that are extremely floor friendly.
> >
> >One is called Gaffers Tape and we buy ours at theatrical supply houses.
We
> >have
> >been allowed to use it on a brand new varnished floor and on a brand new
gym
> >floor. It comes in two inch and wider sizes.
>
> Come on, Bill!
> That doesn't mean anything!
> Other that that fact that tape CAN leave residue (especially duct tape -
cheap,
> or otherwise), so you have to deal with cleaning/wiping that up: even VERY
> sticky tape is not going to pull up the finish on a brand new floor
(unless,
> maybe, they poured it on right over the dust!) It's the older floors with
> geologic layers of shellac, varnish, and urethane on them that yield!
>
> Bill& Amy -If you are so restricted, (as Dave said) see how they feel
about
> tempra (sp?) paint;
> (it's not my favorite solution, but) We used to use that in a couple of
> venues: you get one of those 1 inch wide sponge trim rollers (they usually
have
> a corner shape to them) and a broom handle to screw it onto: mix a little
paint
> in a pie tin, or cool-whip container, and roll away!
>
> Yes, It WILL scuff off a little, so you won't have the most solid, sharp
line
> (which yoiu din't have to start with!), but the line will be an inch wide,
so
> it won't disappear after a few bouts! Just tell the fencers and referees
> that, since the line is fuzzy to begin with, they should stay away from
it, and
> the referees won't have to give anyone the benefit of the doubt.
>
> Just make sure you have access to water (which SHOULD be a given at any
> fencing event/practice), and that someone remembers to bring a mop to
clean up!
>
>

[Amy & Joseph Kormann]

After reading these emails and discussions, we decided to go with <drum
roll> yarn gently taped to mark off the 1 meter, end-of-strip and
en-guarde lines. Placed a 3-4 inch piece at the corners and let the
imagination take it from there.

All the other ideas, including the tempera which is a great idea!, were
rejected b/c we really, really don't want to take any chances with
losing this facility. Hence we were being very paranoid.

Thanks for the lively suggestions.

--
Amy and Joseph Kormann