Sweep before you dance
Clear dust and grit off the tiles so nothing gets ground into the surface or trapped between seams.
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TAP FLOOR · SNAP-TOGETHER TILES
A portable tap floor that travels with you. These interlocking tiles give tap, flamenco, and Irish step dancers a hard, responsive surface with the bright, clean sound you want, assembled in minutes, broken down just as fast. 12" × 12" interlocking tiles built for hard-shoe work Tool-free assembly; pairs with an optional rubber underlayment for comfort and sound control Great for home practice, competitions, and travel 7-year warranty Planning your setup? Our tap board guide covers sizing and what goes underneath, and our guide to the best dance floor for tap compares tiles with tap-rated marley rolls.Dispatch in 1-2 business days from our network of US warehouses.
These 12 in by 12 in tiles snap together by hand, so you can build a tap floor at home, at a competition, or on the road in minutes.
Lay out the tiles on a clean, level floor. A hard, even base gives you the best response and the brightest, clearest sound underfoot.
Tip · Sweep the area first so no grit gets trapped under the tiles.
If you want added comfort and sound control, roll out the optional rubber underlayment across the area before you place the tiles.
Tip · Skip this layer for the hardest, most responsive feel.
Decide on the size of your floor and dry-set the first row along a straight edge so the rest of the tiles follow a clean line.
Press the interlocking edges of each tile into the next until they seat. No tools, glue, or tape are needed.
Walk the perimeter, press down any high edges, and confirm the tiles sit flush so the surface is even from end to end.
A few simple habits keep the surface hard, clean, and ready for hard-shoe work.
Clear dust and grit off the tiles so nothing gets ground into the surface or trapped between seams.
DailyWipe the tiles with a damp mop to lift scuffs and residue, then let them dry fully before dancing.
WeeklyPress down any tiles that have lifted at the edges so the floor stays flush and even.
As neededThe details dancers and studio owners ask about most before they build their floor.
The tiles give a hard, responsive surface that produces a bright, clean sound, which is what hard-shoe work needs. Tap, flamenco, and Irish step dancers all get clear articulation from each strike.
No, the underlayment is optional. Adding it brings more comfort and helps control sound, while leaving it out keeps the floor at its hardest and most responsive. Choose based on your space and how much noise you want to manage.
Place the tiles on any clean, flat, level surface. A hard, even base gives the best response and the clearest sound, and the optional underlayment can sit underneath for added comfort.
Yes. Because the tiles assemble tool-free and come apart the same way, the floor is well suited to home practice, competitions, and travel. You can break it down, move it, and rebuild it as often as you need.
These tiles are backed by a 7-year warranty, so you can build, break down, and rebuild your floor with confidence over years of practice and performance.
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