The three laying techniques of a Harlequin floor

1. Loose lay

Recommended for touring shows. First, the floor is rolled out then the seams are covered with single-sided adhesive tape, normally 50 mm wide.

2. Semi-permanent lay

Recommended for rehearsal studios or multi-purpose halls. It allows a vinyl floor to be temporarily laid or reused, and allows access to the dance floor. A semi-permanent lay consists of fixing the vinyl with double-sided adhesive tape under the seams, then taped over the top of the seams. Alternatively, the seams can be hot or cold welded, instead of taped.

3. Permanent lay

In this case, the vinyl floor is stuck down completely with glue. The seams are sealed by hot or cold welding. We recommend that hot and cold welding should be done by a professional.

How to cut your dance floor?

3 tips for cutting your dance floor

1. First, draw a straight pencil line to define the part to be cut precisely. Use a straight edge to draw your line

2. Second, carefully cut the roll by using a sharp Stanley knife along the straight pencil line.

Before cutting your floor, we recommend that you unroll your new floor and let it rest for at least 24 hours at room temperature.

If you are cutting a long roll into shorter lengths, we strongly recommend that you unroll it first completely and check the full length.

Precaution

If you need to make a preliminary cut so as to be able to unroll it entirely, include an extra 2-4 cm for every 8 m strip.

This precaution is of utmost importance should you need to cut the floor alongside walls or other obstacles (such as pillars).

Once the floor has reached room temperature, you may proceed with the final cutting adjustments.

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