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DANCE/STAGE FLOORING <AF>
Carry It In, Roll It Out, Tape It Down, DANCE
All Vario floorings are vinyl and neutral surfaced (neither tractive,
nor slippery). Basic colors are
matte finishes. Descriptions, prices, and availability may vary. Before
planning an installation, see FLOORING
INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE at the end of this file. Telephone
for further assistance.
VARIO (most 5'3" wide)
Durable, flameproof, non-skid vinyl floorings are superior portable
or temporary surfaces. The .05" (approximately1/16")
thick,
lighter weight roll flooring is
ideal for larger areas especially theater dance performances or
dramatic productions requiring "painted" floor-cloths. For short
duration laying, surface taping is least time consuming; semi-permanent
(generally one week to a year) under-taping avoids surface tape
maintenance; and floor adhesive mounting is usually best for long term
laying (recommended adhesives vary with floor type - request
assistance).
Available in a variety of reversible pattern-free matte finishes,
non-reflective black opposite soft lighting reflective gray has proven
most popular for stage; white, or gray for photographic; video
blue/green for graphic overlay applications.
Colors: Basic-1 (B1) black/gray, black/white.
Basic-2 (B2)
beige/brick red, blue-gray/green, brown/gray, video blue/video green.
Special colors
black patina, fluted low-sheen silver.
| ITEM |
WIDTH |
LENGTH |
COLORS |
PRICE |
{weight} |
| Gt17315/3 |
5'3" |
cut per linear yard (minimum 2yd) |
B1 : B2 |
51.00 : 56.00/yd |
{7# / yd} |
| Gt17315/98 |
5'3" |
98' 3/4 STANDARD roll |
B1 : B2 |
1,145.00 : 1,270.00 |
{190#} |
| Gt17315/131 |
5'3" |
131' STANDARD roll |
B1 : B2 |
1,420.00 : 1,690.00 |
{240#} |
| Gt17316/65 |
6'6" |
65' 2/3 roll |
black/white |
960.00 |
|
| Gt17316/98 |
6'6" |
98' FULL roll |
black/white |
1,435.00 |
|
| Gt17335/65 |
5'3" |
65' 2/3 PATINA roll |
black patina |
1,465.00 |
|
| Gt17335/98 |
5'3" |
98' FULL PATINA roll |
black patina |
2,195.00 |
|
| Gt17325/98 |
5'3" |
98' 2/3 METALLIC roll |
fluted silver |
2,000.00 |
{190#} |
| Gt17325/131 |
5'3" |
131' FULL METALLIC roll |
fluted silver |
2,800.00 |
{240#} |
SHIPPING: Short yardage is usually shipped UPS. Packages over 150#
shipped freight, usually on pallete(s). If no unloading dock is
available, a lift-gate truck charge (from 75.00) is usually applied.
Also, mileage
and routing charges apply - request freight charge information.
FOAM-BACKED VARIO (6'6" wide)
Gt1771
Gt1771 BACKED VARIO
21 yard roll. 1,640.00
.14" thick laminated shock absorbent dance flooring in 10 colors.
Custom colors available - ask.
1. Protective surface.
2. Transparent "wear-layer".
3. Color layer.
4. Compression layer.
5. Foundation layer.
6. Foam backing.
TAPE <YT>
2" wide, black, gray, white (other colors and widths To Order).
Adhesion = required separation force per square inch.
| ITEM |
DESCRIPTION |
(adhesion, length) |
PRICE |
| Ei015 |
FABRIC
surface tape
more flexible and durable |
(28 ounce, 60 yards) |
21.00 |
| Ei016 |
GAFFER
surface tape
higher adhesion |
(50 oz., 60 yd) |
25.00 |
| Atp636 |
VINYL
surface tape
co-ordinating finish, less durable & flexible |
(22 oz., 36 yd) |
6.00 |
| Atp1503 |
UNDERLAYMENT
film tape
transparent double-side adhesive |
(90 oz., 60 yd) |
15.00 |
Also, 12 matte colors (including chromakey and transparent) Gt 2" x 36y rolls, 2" x
27½y silver, 2" x 54½y patina black or white. Ask about
other tapes.
CAUTION: USE CARE when
removing tape from older tile or splintered wood floors.
ACCESSORIES <AF> 
Gt5498
Gt2016 6-ROLL TRANSPORTER folding,
adjustable racks. (black/yellow) 2,515.00 {150#}
Gt2018 8-ROLL TRANSPORTER folding,
adjustable racks. (black/yellow) 3,030.00 {150#}
GTSAID:
Whether or not using storage racks, roll the flooring around 3" or 4"
PVC cores. This will eliminate possible stretching or flattening during
storage which would result in edge misallignment and/or corrugation
when next unrolled.
Gt4732 ELASTIK 3/16"
cushioning under-layer (tan)
Elastik is a mildly absorbant cushioning layer to be used over a floor
and under the Vario flooring, allowing the option of Gt1731 alone or with some
shock absorbancy. 10% polyester, 90% PVC
5'3" x
98' 825.00
6'3" x 65'
GTSAID:
Elastik has a relatively smooth, slightly
adhesive bottom which should retain its position on most clean,
non-polished
surfaces with no edge taping required. For extended periods of use, the
Vario flooring may be under-taped to the Elastik. The Elastik
should not be cemented with mastic or other liquid adhesive to the
floor or flooring, as this is likely to generate deterioration of the
absorbant Elastik foam, leading to loss of cushioning, hardening, and
decomposition. Temporary installation may be facilitated by top-taping
theVario flooring (the Elastik pebbled top surface should then retain
its position under the Vario). As with most cushioning foams, any
moisture may be deteriorative and/or encourage mold and bacterial
growth; therefore, installation locations susceptible to excessive
moisture should be avoided. For further assistance, contact GTS -
712/255-0972.
PRINTED VARIO (6'6" wide)
stock patterns
For an extended production run requiring a patterned floor, consider
printed flooring. More durable and generally safer than floor cloths,
12 stock patterns are available in minimum 22 yard rolls (245.00 per
yard) and most custom graphics can be produced - request details.
Ask about cleaners, adhesives, wood floor sealers, and anti-skid
finishes. Also, other floorings, widths, and colors.
GTSAID: FLOORING
INSTALLATION and MAINTENANCE
PLANNING
Vinyl flooring expands and contracts with radical temperature changes,
can be surface damaged by any "grit", and is deteriorated by
ultraviolet
radiation; thus, while outdoor applications are functional, flooring
life expectancy is shortened. Also, since on-the-floor use rarely
extends to the walls, most indoor installations need not be
wall-to-wall, allowing some perimeter expansion space and flooring
size/location planning flexibilty. Lengthwise cuts should be avoided.
Contact GTS for pre-purchase planning assistance. Although shoe dye and
set paint stains may be more evident, lighter colored flooring is more
light reflective and tends to brighten class/rehearsal rooms and
stages. It also permits effective floor reflection of lighting
projection patterns on stage. For greater backdrop, set, and costume
colors
contrast, darker flooring is generally more desireable. For these
reasons the reversible black/gray combination has long been the most
requested for dance and stage applications. White is commonly requested
as "permanent"/long-life photographic backgrounds, green and
blue-screen "walls" for television, earthtones for operas, and other
finishes for musicals and special events.
Flooring rolls usually need to be cut to installation length pieces
which are smaller and easier to handle than factory rolls. Because
rolls may be slightly longer than specified, consider delivery to
a location where they may be unrolled and pre-measured for cuts
planning. A pencil, 5-6' dry-wall square, utility knife, and
underlayment sheeting (at least cardboard), permits clean, square end
cuts, important for possible future reconfiguration of pieces. Having
on hand carpet cores or 3-4" PVC to serve as rolled piece cores,
greatly
improves handling and storage.
INSTALLATION
Most users prefer non-permanent installations, permitting portable
flooring uses, color reversibility, and both floor and flooring
cleaning. Unroll flooring pieces, place as desired, and, if
necessary, stretch from opposite ends to assure pieces are laying
"flat" to the floor contour.
For extended installations, underlayment (both sides adhesive) tape is
protected from in-use
scuffing. This is one approach: Clean the floor then begin with an
"upstage" or "downstage"
edge. Fold that edge onto the flooring piece, tape the length of the
underside of the edge, then, beginning at an end, carefully unfold the taped edge to the original
placement on the floor.
Fold the adjoining flooring piece edge onto that piece, then following
the adjacent edge of the first piece, pencil a line on the floor, fold
back that flooring edge, apply underlayment tape to the floor, keeping
it centered on the pencil line.
Carefully unfold the second edge of the first piece onto the allocated tape half-width.
Seeking a "seamless" fit, similarly, fold down the adjacent edge of the
second piece, then progress from piece to piece until all long edges
are taped.
Fold back the ends of all pieces, apply end tape, then replace. It is
wise to top tape the flooring edges along higher traffic areas to avoid
scuffing loose the flooring and tangling the underlayment tape.
For installations of a week or less, top taping is much faster and
usually serves satisfactorily. Always
inspect the floor
(especially older stages), repair exposed nails, repair or tape over
significant slivers or holes, otherwise eliminate any other floor
defects which might damage the flooring, then try the following: Unroll
and locate all flooring pieces with
adjoining edges tight, then stretch each piece to full length and "tab"
each end with two short tape strips extending onto the floor;
thus, mounting the flooring "flat" against the floor. Bisecting the tape,
begin with an "upstage" or "downstage" edge and, taping beyond the
flooring length, tape the edge to the floor, then progress to top
taping each seam (still extending the taping onto the floor) then the
opposite outside flooring edge. Similarly tape the ends. Any tape
segments crumpled or torn during use should be cut away and replaced.
MAINTENANCE
Unless permanently adhered, Vario flooring should be cleaned at least
annually. If there is periodic underside moisture, clean both sides.
Cleaning should be done using warm water containing a mild solution of
non-abrassive cleaner which will not
deteriorate vinyl. A light weight "household" power scrubber
with soft bristle brush or soft pad may be used for general
coverage and appropriate "eraser" pads for manual spot cleaning. Rinse
thoroughly
to eliminate residue which may prove both slippery and deteriorative.
Clean floor before retaping Vario flooring for an extended use period.
Installations on concrete, especially in basements, are frequently
moisture prone and may be worth sealing to avoid bacterial or mildew
growth under the flooring. For further assistance contact GTS -
712/255-0972.
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This file was partially updated 4/3/12.