Hi Vince,
You also may want to try something I did. I used underlayment paper (for flooring) on my masonite. It's an idea I read about in a Bob Hayden/Dave Frary book. It comes in 2 foot wide rolls and I applied mine like wallpaper (using wallpaper glue). It's feels like thick construction paper. You solve a couple of things at one time. You don't have to bother with drywall mud at the seams and the backdrop will never crack. I've had mine up for almost 18 years without any issues. It takes paint great too. I think I bought mine at Home Depot, but I would guess you could get it at just about any wall/floor covering store.
I think your layout looks great. I see what you mean about having a lot of real estate to cover. I still think the 1 square foot at a time applies. Besides, does it really matter how long it takes? Just have a good time building it!
Seth P.
You also may want to try something I did. I used underlayment paper (for flooring) on my masonite. It's an idea I read about in a Bob Hayden/Dave Frary book. It comes in 2 foot wide rolls and I applied mine like wallpaper (using wallpaper glue). It's feels like thick construction paper. You solve a couple of things at one time. You don't have to bother with drywall mud at the seams and the backdrop will never crack. I've had mine up for almost 18 years without any issues. It takes paint great too. I think I bought mine at Home Depot, but I would guess you could get it at just about any wall/floor covering store.
I think your layout looks great. I see what you mean about having a lot of real estate to cover. I still think the 1 square foot at a time applies. Besides, does it really matter how long it takes? Just have a good time building it!
Seth P.