Way too much adhesive residue and a rough surface makes it a poor choice. Duct tape is overkill but costs less than gaffers tape. Recently Stagestep introduced a 4” double faced installation tape that lasts up to five years and does not require top tape, eliminating the tiresome chore of replacing top tape every few months What About Other Tapes?Īll other tapes present too many obstacles to be a reliable alternative. 2” double faced tape and top tape is the traditional installation method for up to three years, after which the dance floor needs to be reset with new tape. What is Double-Faced Tape?ĭouble faced tape is used under the dance floor to join the flooring to the subfloor for a more extended time of installation. All tape gets chewed up by taps so if you are using top tape be prepared to change it up to three times a year. It does have to be changed approximately every 4-6 month. It also comes in clear to blend with any floor color. Vinyl tape has a smooth surface, a lower adhesive residue when changed, is more water resistant and costs less. Vinyl dance floor tape came on the scene in the 1980’s as an alternative to cloth. Some tape of this type comes with a vinyl finish mitigating the rough surface and providing a more water resistant product. Its’ disadvantages are it leaves more adhesive residue when replaced and is thicker and more abrasive because of its’ cloth makeup. Its’ advantages are it is long lasting and has a strong adhesion to the floor. That is the primary reason it was used to tape down dance floors on stage. Gaffers tape is traditionally 2” wide and is a heavy duty cloth tape first used by lighting technicians in the theater. There are four kinds of tape that are used to seam and secure dance floors gaffers or cloth, vinyl, double-faced cloth and everything else (duct, all purpose, electrical, etc.).
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