In Today’s Era, the only mode of enjoyment is to party hard on the dance floor. Whether it is a private party or some wedding party, dance is the only lime light. Today so many dance forms are there that if we start listing those forms we can get an endless list but any form of dance can be made classy only by choosing the right flooring.
How to choose?
These days it’s almost the ambition of every person to dance so dance floor play an important role in making that dream come true. Important thing which is to be kept in mind is what all factors should be considered while choosing the floor-
1. Floor to be made, permanent or temporary.
2. Type of dance to be performed: modern/contemporary, jazz, ballet, tap or any other combination
3. Normal floor or sprung floor: sprung floor are very spongy and are shock absorbers.
4. Floor strength, floor height, floor thickness, weight, moisture barrier are other factors which should also be considered.
5. Cost
Types of floors
There are different types of dance floor like led floors, white floors, black floors, cork floors, tap floors and interactive floors.
Led dance floor
Led floors are lightening systems containing LED lamps. These floors are water proof and are resistant to wear and tear.
Why led floors?
1. Ecofriendly nature
2. High quality picture to redecorate the world with exclusive visual experience
3. Can bear very strong and big weight
4. Feeling of different atmosphere during the performance on the floor
Black floors
Black floors and white floors are very classy. These types of floors are perfect for civil partnerships, weddings, corporate events, celebrations, themed parties, award nights, proms and leaver’s balls, presentations, exhibitions and expos. Black and white chequerboard “chess style” is exclusive and ultimate type of flooring.
Why black floors?
1. Very classy and adds extra class to the event like a cherry on the top of the cake
2. Can be reversible on sides
3. Note of elegance
4. Versatility in usage
Cork floors
Cork flooring is one of the best natural flooring. Cork is basically harvested from the bark of the cork oak tree. It is ecofriendly and renewable resource. The qualities of the cork make it a very special type of flooring and provide a very smooth flooring to dance upon.
Why cork floors?
1. Comfort and softness
2. Noise reduction whole dancing
3. Real natural beauty
4. Durability and ease of maintenance
5. Healthy and safe
Tap floors
Dancing on the tap floor required tap shoes. Dancing on tap floor produces a very soothing effect. The best tap floor is the one which is made up of maple and oak. From these two maple is the great tap floor choice because it does not splinter and also not requires a sealer to protect it from water damage and wrapping.
Why tap floors?
1. Resilient floor- it is capable of withstanding shock
2. Resonant floor- produces strong and deep sound tones
3. Light weight
4. Affordable
5. Minimum storage space and also expandable
Interactive floors
It is one of the most innovative entertainment flooring. It can be club with any of the above floors to give an exotic look to the event.
Why interactive floors?
1. It is best and cheapest
2. Very comfortable and smooth for the performance
3. Very strong and requires less mantainace cost
Dance floor mantainace
There is a great need to maintain the floors for their more life. If the flooring is maintained timely then every 10 years will be sufficient to remove the scratches from the surface. Mantainace not only prevent it from the excess moisture but also prevent it from surface damage. Methods for the maintenance include staining, oiling and lacquering. These methods can make the floor durable enough to withstand high pressure. Restoration should be done from time to time in order to extend the life of the floor.
Something more about floors
Today the various dance floors created for wedding or private parties use minimal decorative pattern in them. The reason for this is these floors are intended to be functional not to enhance the distractions for the guests. The natural pattern of flooring is very common these days. Natural woody floors give extra class to the event. Polish and wax has been the traditional finish for all dance floors but lacquer finish do offers a safe, very non slippery and durable surface, as compared to polish and wax. The type of the material to be used for a particular floor depends on the type of the surface the floor is to be laid over. There are some materials which are compatible with under floor heating. These all material actually creates a spectacular floor. One should select that type of flooring which is lightweight but can withstand high pressure, whose installation and dismantle are simple i. e. does not require tools or special equipments. Special flooring tiles called vinyl modular tiles incorporates an easy to clean, vinyl laminate and water resistant propylene base are very easy to install, portable and can be installed without the use of any tools. Sanding or refinishing is not needed for this type of flooring. These floors can be cleaned with simple mop or other cleaning fluids. Private parties require portable floors where the prime motive is to have the quickest installation in order to have the seamless, elegant floor. Not only the installation, dismantle of the floor should also be simple. These floors are meant for the transportation so there should be no screws or moving parts, nothing to loose or break during transportation. One important feature should be there in portable floors that they should be weather resistant. They must have uniformity of vibration control and it should not create fear of falling or injury. Portable demands are in demand today but there is no competition to revolving floors for dancing. They will always be the limelight of the parties.
