Dust mop
A microfiber dust mop before the first class catches the rosin powder that wears down the finish.
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SPRUNG SUBFLOOR · SNAP-TOGETHER TILES
The cushioned layer that makes a hard floor dance-ready. These 3/8" high-density foam tiles interlock to add shock absorption under your marley — easing the impact on knees, ankles, and hips through every jump and landing. 12" × 12" interlocking high-density foam tiles, 3/8" thick Tool-free; pairs with any marley roll or dance tile on top Lightweight and portable — ideal for home studios Dispatch in 1–2 business days from our network of US warehouses.
Lay it down once and you're done. No subfloor work, no adhesives, no studio downtime longer than a lunch break.
Lay the rolls flat in the studio for 24 hours so the vinyl matches the room's temperature and humidity.
Tip · 65–75°F and under 60% RH is the sweet spot.
Concrete or sprung wood, the only thing under our flooring should be the sub-floor itself — no dust, no debris.
Start at the longest wall. Unfurl with the printed arrows pointing the same direction across the whole room.
Tip · Leave a ⅛ inch expansion gap at every wall — the vinyl breathes.
Butt seams tight. Run double-sided marley seam tape down the middle of each join and perimeter tape around the edges.
Light foot-roll along seams, then dance class as normal. Most studios open the next morning.
Three quick habits will keep your floor looking studio-fresh for years of daily classes.
A microfiber dust mop before the first class catches the rosin powder that wears down the finish.
DailyOnce a week, run a barely-damp mop with a pH-neutral cleaner — never vinegar, never bleach.
WeeklyQuarterly, lift the perimeter tape, mop edges, dry, and re-tape. The seams thank you.
QuarterlyStudio owners ask us these every week. If yours isn't here, we're an email away.
Measure your studio (length × width in feet) to get square footage, then add about 5% for seams and trim cuts. Our sizing calculator on the homepage gives you a quick starting estimate.
Yes. As long as the slab is clean, dry, and reasonably level, our flooring lays directly on top — no underlayment required for ballet, jazz, modern, or contemporary work. For tap, add a sprung sub-floor underneath.
For pointe, ballet, jazz, and contemporary — yes. The controlled-slip matte surface is engineered for turns without rosin. For tap and hard-shoe styles, choose Rosco Adagio (sound-optimized) or VersaStep Pro and pair it with a sprung sub-floor for the right rebound. ProStep is for soft shoes only.
In-stock rolls ship in 1–2 business days from our network of US warehouses; custom-cut rolls ship in 3–5 business days. Transit typically adds 2–5 days inside the continental US. Shipping is calculated by weight and destination at checkout.
Yes — order up to three free samples and we'll send 6×6-inch swatches so you can see them in your room's light before you commit.
Rosco Adagio and Adagio Tour carry a 5-year limited warranty; ProStep, Duette, Reversible, and Chroma Key carry a 3-year limited warranty — all covering manufacturing defects under normal studio use. Full terms on the warranty page.