Lights, Camera, Luxury Vinyl: Why LVT Flooring is Ideal for TV/Movie Sets
Designing a production set or stage — whether it’s for a movie shoot, the taping of a daily television show, a university’s auditorium stage or the stage of a worship space — requires an approach dedicated to aesthetics, but also rooted in versatility.
It doesn’t matter if it’s the set for a major motion picture or the studio of a news station: The approach needed for any TV/movie set design must involve a delicate balance of aesthetic appeal and adaptability.
In addition to the furnishings selected for the space, one of the most crucial elements of any set, stage or studio is the flooring. Here’s why:
An Industry Focused on Flooring
The visual appearance of any stage or TV/movie set is of utmost importance. And naturally — authenticity is key. The flooring you select for your set or stage must always fit the script, so to speak.
When’s the last time you saw a university auditorium with a carpet-covered stage, or tuned into your favorite talk show and saw co-anchors on a set covered in carpet flooring? Probably never.
The set of some of today’s most popular talk shows are designed with a comfortable and home-like approach — which is why, for example, the seating areas where guests are interviewed are adorned with not only comfortable couches, chairs and coffee tables, but also what appears to be a natural wood flooring. You want something that’s visually appealing and durable but also easy to install and maintain.
Chances are the flooring selected is either LVT or hardwood. Both are durable, aesthetically pleasing options that allow you to easily design and define separate spaces on any type of set or stage.
Benefits of LVT For TV/Movie Set Design
Even though hardwood is a great choice for these types of spaces, we’re going to focus on LVT and why it’s an ideal product for TV/movie set design — not to mention other performance venues like auditoriums or worship spaces — because of its incredible versatility.
- Design Options — LVT offers a wide variety of design options and allows you to design your set or stage to resemble hardwood, ceramic, concrete and even stone. Most importantly, LVT lets you go beyond natural designs and offers abstract patterns and colors perfect for any design approach. If you’re looking to add a bit of elevated sophistication to your set design, consider hardwood, which is both durable and timeless.
- Easy Installation — In TV/movie set design, the ability to adapt is a must as sets are constantly being swapped in and out, as well as redesigned. This is especially true for TV/movie sets, as well as home shopping network shows. Because of this, a durable, versatile flooring solution is a must.
- Affordably Priced — LVT is not as cost prohibitive as marble, stone and other hard surfaces. The cost comparison of LVT versus other flooring is rather favorable and won’t break the budget. Though hardwood is priced higher, it’s a natural product that retains its value.
- Easy to Maintain — Sets and stages can experience a lot of wear and tear with all the foot traffic, and with TV/movie sets you have to consider that there is likely to be constant switching of furnishings and props. LVT is naturally resistant to scratches and scuffs — which makes it ideal for busy places. LVT designs and textures can also help hide dirt.
- Comfort — Working on a set or stage can involve standing for long periods of time. For an employee, actor or crew member, having a flooring surface that is comfortable underfoot is key. LVT is softer underfoot than most hard surfaces.
- Noise — Flooring that amplify sound is not conducive to a TV/movie set, auditorium or worship space, therefore a quieter option is necessary. LVT is quieter under foot than most hard surfaces, especially if installed with an underlayment.
Other Ideal Applications for LVT Flooring
LVT isn’t just ideal for movies or sitcoms; it also works well in a variety of similar performance/production spaces.
As mentioned earlier, LVT works well for the sets/stages of news programs, movies, TV shows and more — it also has a place in the ever-changing world of home shopping, where beautiful flooring pairs nicely with a quality product.
In a worship space, a beautiful flooring product will also enhance the experience since the raised lectern or auditorium-style stage is often the focal point in the space. Other arenas in which LVT works well include staging within small auditoriums or education spaces. Besides a design that’s aesthetically pleasing, these spaces require a durable flooring product that can stand up to continuous foot traffic.
At Parterre, we’re committed to providing high-quality flooring products in a variety of design options — no matter the space. Contact us today to learn more about our flooring solutions for TV/movie sets and stages.