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	WPI Technical Theatre Handbook: Types of Paint
	Types of Paint There are many types of paint available, each with a different chemical composition and purpose. Even with these differences, paints are made up of essentially the same components. A dye or pigment is used to give the paint its color. A binder is used to make the paint adhere to the surface to which it is applied. Lastly, the vehicle is the liquid substance that carries the binder and coloring, allowing it to actually be painted onto a surface. Different kinds of paint use different coloring, binders and vehicles, thus the availability of different types of paint (latex, oil-based, vinyl, gloss, semi-gloss, etc.). Large theatres often mix their own paints by buying raw binder, pigments, etc. Most smaller theatres, however, buy pre-mixed paints. Acrylic, latex and vinyl are the types of paint most frequently used for theatre. Oil-based paints are generally not used in a theatre setting because of their hazardous fumes and slow drying time. Many vibrant colors are available in acrylic, latex and vinyl paints, making them a very popular choice for theatre applications. While oil-based paints are not usually used, sometimes oil-based stains are. Stains differ from paints in that they are soaked into the material being covered and not bonded to the outside. Stains can offer very pleasing effects when used on wood, as they let the natural grain of the wood show through. Use of information in this document implies understanding and agreement with the copyright and terms of use. Specifically, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of the information contained within. YOU USE THIS INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK. All trademarks are property of their respective owners. You must obtain permission from the author before using the contents of The Handbook for anything other than private use.	Table of Contents [Whole book in PDF 5.3MB] Contents Introduction Goals Sources Methods Conclusions Costumes Introduction Procurement Fabrics Color Patterns Fitting Rehearsal Clothing Design How to Begin Color Practicality Documents The Set Introduction Set Pieces Platforms Flats Stairs Rakes Other Structures Floor Coverings Construction Materials Tools Finishing Painting Types of Paint Mixing Paints Applying Paint Draperies Design How to Begin Documents Computer-Aided Design A Typical Set Construction at WPI Rigging Introduction Common Rigging Hardware Rope Wire Rope Thimbles, Wire Rope Clips, and Swages Shackles, Turnbuckles and Hooks Chain & Rapid Links Slings Fly Methods Non-Counterweighted Pulley Systems Counterweighted Fly Systems Lifts Chain Motors Flying Set Pieces Lighting Introduction Lighting Instruments Scoops Cyclorama Lights Parabolic Reflector Cans Fresnel Spotlights Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlights Automated Instruments Color Color Theory Primary, Secondary and Complementary Colors of Light Light Mixing Practical Use of Color Glass, Gelatine and Plastics Dichroic Color Filters Patterns Dimmers Dimmer History Cables and Connectors Lighting Boards Control Design Washes Specials Cyclorama Lighting Color Lighting Angle Simulating Exteriors Lighting Design Paperwork Shop Order Instrument Plots Focus Sheets Computer-Aided Lighting Design A Typical Lighting Hang at WPI Audio Introduction Input Microphones Converting Sound to Electricity Directionality Analog Tape Digital Audio Tape (DAT) Compact Disc (CD) Mini-Disc (MD) Digital Samplers Computer Sound Cards Mixing Boards Signal Processing Equipment Equalizers Compressors and Limiters Noise Gates Effects Processors Output Power Amplifiers Speakers Crossovers Cabling and Connectors Line-Level Speaker-Level Automation Design Creating and Obtaining Effects Editing and Processing Effects Designing the Sound System The Input Section Signal Processing The Output Section A Typical Audio Setup at WPI Power Introduction Basic Theory Power Feeds Power Distribution Boxes Power Protection Important Considerations Special Effects Introduction Animated Costuming Smoke and Fog Pyrotechnics Acknowledgements References List of Figures Index About this document ...

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