vinyl dance floors
Tarkett Dansflor
Tarkett Dansflor is simply the best dance surface on offer in Australia today. Tarkett is one of the largest producers and distributors of resilient floorings worldwide and the word “Tarkett” is now synonymous for vinyl dance surfaces. This 100 year old company joined the ballet world as a result of an Australian intervention. In 1974 Bill Akers – then working as Production Director for the Australian Ballet – was requested by the American choreographer Glen Tetley to improve on the humidity affected Marley floor that was in use at the time. In consultation with Tarkett, “Dansflor” was born and taken to the world by the Australian Ballet. Still used by the Australian Ballet today, it can also be found in the Sydney Opera house and every major Arts Centre in Australia, not to mention in professional companies all around the world.
Tarkett Granit and AcoustiGranit
Tarkett Granit is a multi-purpose floor that has the correct slip resistance for dance and a wonderful sound when tapped on. A permanently laid vinyl, it is extremely hardwearing and will last and last. Also available as AcoustiGranit, which has an acoustic underlay to help deaden the sound for those around your studio.
Shi Chi
From the manufacturing centre of the planet, inevitably there was always going to be a low cost alternative. Shi Chi dance floor comes in a range of sizes and has been given the ‘thumbs up’ by professional dancers locally. Tests have shown though, that it only suits a permanent or semi permanent application as it retains “roll memory ” longer than other brands. It has great slip factor and is a tough hard-wearing floor suitable for all dance styles.
Rosco Adagio
Made of a very heavy-duty, slip-resistant vinyl, it is tough and durable yet supple enough for dance and performance. It travels well as a portable floor for touring, and, as it contains a mineral fibre layer, it is dimensionally stable for permanent and semi-permanent installation.
Tuchler ConfiDance
This vinyl floor is lightweight and of excellent quality, being made in Germany. The matte non-skid finish provides the controlled slip dancers require and it is available in a range of colours.
Stagestep - Timestep, Super Timestep & Quietstep
This vinyl is the most popular brand in the USA and we now sell their Timestep and Quietstep vinyls. More information coming soon!
For information on choosing how to lay your vinyl (loose-lay, semi-permanent or permanent lay) please download the Vinyl Installation Guide.
Rug-Lock
This product was developed to stop rugs moving on carpets, but works equally well for securing dance floor vinyl.
It is washable and foil-backed for easy installation. Free of plasticizer, it is non-aging and non-rotting. Also recommended for heated floors.
Simply lay down on your carpet and peel off the backing, then carefully lay your vinyl onto it. Can be removed just as easily by reversing the process. Use your remnants to hang posters on the walls!
Download Rug-Lock information sheet
