Rosco Off Broadway White White – Sample Instructions & SDS
Off Broadway White White (5351)
White White (5351) is the brightest, cleanest white in Rosco's Off Broadway range — and a go-to cyclorama white. Its flat, non-reflective matte finish and flexible, water-based vinyl acrylic binder give cycs, infinity walls and backdrops an even white ground that lights cleanly and takes colour washes smoothly, in theatre, film and display.
About Your Sample
Your sample has been decanted by Creative Film & Theatre Solutions from genuine Rosco Off Broadway White White stock. It is supplied so you can evaluate the colour, matte finish, coverage and adhesion before purchasing a larger quantity.
Brush your sample onto a small, representative area and allow it to dry thoroughly. Confirm the colour, opacity, finish and adhesion are suitable for your scenery or project before coating a larger area.
Sample containers are supplied for product evaluation and differ from Rosco's original retail packaging.
Where Off Broadway White White is Used
White White is first choice for cycloramas and infinity walls, where an even, bright, matte white is essential for clean lighting — and it works across virtually any other scenic surface too.
Cycloramas & Backdrops
Lay down a bright, even white base on cycs, drops and large soft goods.
Flats & Timber Scenery
Coat flats, platforms and built scenery in a clean matte white.
Muslin & Soft Goods
The flexible binder moves with muslin and fabric without cracking.
Base & Undercoat
A strong white ground for colour work, washes and scenic artistry.
Display & Exhibition
Props, stands and set-dressing that need a crisp, non-reflective white.
Film & Television
Studio scenery and surfaces requiring a matte, camera-friendly white.
Why Scenic Artists Use Off Broadway
White White is the brightest white in the Off Broadway range for crisp bases and highlights.
A flat, non-reflective finish that lights evenly across a cyclorama — no hot spots or glare on stage or camera.
The vinyl acrylic binder flexes with muslin and moving scenery without cracking.
Use straight, or thin with water or Rosco Clear Acrylic Glaze for washes and glaze effects.
At 24°C it dries to the touch in about 30 minutes and recoats in 1–2 hours.
Uses water as its solvent, with simple soap-and-water clean-up.
Preparing the Surface
Good adhesion depends on a sound, clean surface. Before applying your sample:
Surfaces should be clean, dry and free from dirt and grease.
Brush or scrape away any flaking or poorly bonded existing coatings.
For raw or difficult surfaces such as bare wood, metal or plastic, prime first with Rosco Tough Prime for the best bond.
Seal raw plaster with a commercial primer/sealer, then apply Rosco Tough Prime as the final preparation coat.
Vacuum and wipe away all sanding dust so it cannot interfere with adhesion.
Apply your sample to a representative area and check colour and adhesion once dry.
How to Apply Off Broadway
Before applying
Stir the paint thoroughly before use. Do not shake.
Apply in thin, even, uniform coats, keeping a wet edge and overlapping your strokes.
Brush
Apply a thin, uniform coat with a good-quality brush, using overlapping strokes and a wet edge.
Roller
Apply evenly with a good roller, changing direction regularly to avoid patterns and streaking.
Spray
May be applied by spray gun. Use suitable equipment and ventilation, and read the current SDS before spraying.
Diluting & glaze effects
Off Broadway may be used straight from the container or diluted with water, Rosco Clear Acrylic Glaze, or a combination of the two. Diluting reduces the colour concentration and creates translucent glaze and wash effects.
Diluting with more than 2 parts water can reduce binder strength — add Rosco Clear Acrylic Glaze to restore adhesion and flexibility. Test any dilution on a small area first.
How many coats?
Apply thin, even coats and allow each to dry before recoating. The number of coats depends on the surface, its porosity and the opacity you need — a bright, solid white over a dark or porous surface will usually need more than one coat.
Coverage
Drying & Recoating
At an average temperature of 24°C, Rosco publishes the following:
Clean-Up
Clean with soap and water
Clean brushes, rollers, spray equipment and tools promptly with soap and water after use. Do not allow the paint to dry inside application equipment.
Storing Your Sample
Close the container securely after use and store it upright in a cool, dry place away from children and direct sunlight. Like most water-based paints, protect it from freezing.
Because the sample has been decanted from Rosco's original container, it is intended for evaluation rather than long-term storage. Keep the lid and rim clean so the container reseals correctly.
Important Information
Read Before Use
- Test colour, opacity and adhesion on a small area first.
- Stir well before use — do not shake.
- Protect the product from freezing.
- Use adequate ventilation, especially when spraying.
- The white Off Broadway colours carry a "Danger" classification on their Safety Data Sheet (titanium dioxide). The main precaution is to avoid breathing spray mist or sanding dust — wear suitable respiratory protection when spraying or sanding dried paint.
- Avoid prolonged skin contact and do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Read the current product information and SDS before use.
This page provides practical introductory guidance. It does not replace Rosco's current product documentation or Safety Data Sheet.
Safety Data Sheet
Please read the current Safety Data Sheet and product instructions before using Rosco Off Broadway White White.
These links open Rosco's maintained product resources. Always check that the document is appropriate for your location and current application requirements.
Need Help?
Not sure whether Off Broadway is right for your surface, or how much you need? Creative Film & Theatre Solutions is Rosco's agent and distributor for Australia and New Zealand. Contact us before starting your full project for help with product selection or application.
Exclusive Agents of Rosco Australia & New Zealand
5A Sefton Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120
P: 02 9906 6262
More Scenic-Paint Information
Explore our guides for more help selecting and using Rosco scenic paints.
Happy with the finish?
When you're ready to coat the full project, shop full-size Rosco Off Broadway White White.
SHOP OFF BROADWAY WHITE WHITE →All technical data, recommendations and service are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Rosco assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damage incurred from use since method of application and use are beyond our control.