Building Our Floating Dance Floor

[@martasanchez6372]

Thanks for letting us know it's lasted over 5 years. That's been our main question in many other diy videos for this flooring idea. Thank you for specifying!

[@stickerface68]

My hubby and his engineer friends had this same idea 20 years ago. Methodology was a little different, but our floor's still in pretty good shape! Also - found a supplier for the water noodles before they were colored and bought them in bulk for cheaper. (They're actually pipe insulation - apparently some employee from the plant where they're made thought it would be a good idea to bring a couple home from work for his kids in the pool and the modern day water noodle was born.) Happy dancing!

[@missrebeccadance]

Awwe!! Very cool to know!! Thanks for sharing 🤗😀

[@lobilichetti]

How thick is the wood?

[@zuvar9902]

@@missrebeccadance 02:07 ¿Cómo se llama esa melodia?

[@martinhogan5970]

Thank you for sharing; I used your idea and built my daughter a sprung floor since we are restricted to home and dancing online... simply awesome!

[@missrebeccadance]

Awwe that is wonderful!!! Would love to see pics of the finished product!! rebecca@ sarasotadanceacdemy.com Good luck to your daughter during this tough time. I wish her all the best with her dancing!! 💞

[@martinhogan5970]

Rebecca Bryan Ballet Coaching Thanks so much! Sent pics to [e-mail]

[@TheMsJatis]

I want to do the same. Question: how do you connect the two layers of plywood, with screws? Which size? Thank you.

[@martinhogan5970]

TheMsJatis I used 1 1/4” drywall screws.

[@TheMsJatis]

@@martinhogan5970 Thank you for your prompt response! May I ask you, which size did you use for the wood? I saw that Home Depot has 1/2" OSB boards that I was thinking about using. So in that case, given two boards, 1 1/4" would be too much, or is that OK?

[@ltrobbo1]

Hi Rebecca, you've been fantastic at answering everyone's question below. I didn't see this one... so hope I'm not repeating. Did you 'measure' how level your concrete floor was? If it was slightly uneven, do you think it would impact end result/quality of the dance floor?

[@maiwyck]

Great video and idea!!! I am just now planning my small dance floor in our back house. I think this is going to be so much better than dealing with a ton of battens!

[@carolbirks7186]

Thank you for sharing this video - SO informative! I want to build a dog agility training building & am looking for a floor that isn't an equestrian floor as they are so messy and expensive. This looks ideal as it should stand up to dogs and still be strong enough to cope with the weight of the equipment and moving it around as long as we use noodles in the middle of the squares as well as the corners and go for 3/4" ply!

[@missrebeccadance]

Very cool!!! Would love pics of the finished product! [e-mail] I want to do another video of everyone who has built my floor successfully! Thank you 😀

[@graemecunningham10]

Hi. Great video thanks. So when you say off centre you mean the top of the board over laps the joints of the bottom layer. Is that right

[@claudiasanchezalvare3220]

Thank you Rebecca for sharing! That is great! I’m going to do it in my garage. 💕

[@zeeke05]

Great video, thank you!

[@kaseydumonceaux812]

We are going to be putting this in our new dance studio. Wondering what kind of glue you used on the noodles?

[@petercollins6108]

hi Rebecca,How did you stick the vinyl down to the plywood,is it just double sided tape or is it glued down.Love this idea will be trying it out as my daughter is fitting out a dance studio.thank you Peter.

[@missrebeccadance]

Yes double sided tape, but would not use it again. We had to adjust the Marley and it tore it a little when trying to pull it back.

[@chrisnsharie]

Purchase Marley Tape or Gaff tape, (Leave about 1" space between wall and vinyl (marley) floor so you can tape down long edge to floor.Tape one short edge, roll it out, (You can/should let it lay unrolled for a day under lights if able so it will lay flatter.)stretch it (Or old school kick method) tape down other short edge. Repeat with next roll leaving 1/16" between long seams between rolls. Tape down long edge starting on one side of room and working to other. Don't try to do two seams at once as edges may need to get adjusted. Use one continuous taping for each seam.I know some studios to use a layer of gaff tape and tape over with marley tape for extra durability.

[@truegritjiujitsu6134]

Im planning on using this process to build my Jiu Jitsu school floor. A great video. No need for cross beams at all! How thick was your ply? Regards Daniel

[@missrebeccadance]

The plywood is 1/2" in thickness. Good luck!

[@jennbozard4613]

@@missrebeccadance What kind of wood did you use for plywood?

[@austinrhatiganpt]

I came here for my gym (business) floor to aid in impact sound - happy to see a BJJ floor being made like this! Great video thank you!

[@MrComradeKaizer]

I want to build one for judo, did it turnout well for your takedowns? I intend to use judo mats over the ply.

[@austinrhatiganpt]

Hey! Thanks for a great video. Some other videos use wooden beams going across underneath this, it seems like your floor idea has done away with the need for this and it’s still going strong 5 years later, how come you went against this! Secondly and my main question, we need to sound proof weights being dropped on the floor, is this useful for this do you think! Thank you!

[@missrebeccadance]

When using hard beams underneath, dancers are still landing on hard beams that are less forgiving. As far as weights dropping on it... I couldn't answer that question as the floor is meant for dancers not weight lifters.

[@vincent1916]

Do you think this would be good enough for diy home gymnastics floor for 8 yrs child. Great idea

[@missrebeccadance]

I'm not sure it would be as springy as a gymnastic floor. I'll try to make a video of my dancers on it tonight so you can see the give it has.

[@vincent1916]

@@missrebeccadance thank you

[@chrisnsharie]

I like the simplicity of this floor. Are you doing Pointe Ballet on the floor? My daughters current floor is OBX over furring strips... I am going to recommend this system as it appears much safer and practical.

[@missrebeccadance]

Yes point and ballet, jazz and contemporary. 🤗

[@chrisnsharie]

Thanks. I suggested this to my daughters' instructors and offered to help install. Told them we could knock it out in a day if we dedicate ourselves to getting it done. I do like the idea of contact adhesive to the back of the subfloor rather than the concrete.

[@mma951969]

A few centimeters between each other in the noodles?

[@majidsuleiman6117]

Excellent, informative video! Question for you, can this be done over thin, commercial grade carpet?

[@theamericandanceinstitute8143]

Soooo clever! How high is the floor's finished height from the concrete? Is it 3" (2" foam + 2 layers plywood at 1/2 ea)? Do you know if a 1" tall foam piece would work just as well?

[@missrebeccadance]

It is about 2.5 inches from the concrete. I'm not sure how a 1" disk would do over time. I went with 2inches for density and shock abosorbshion. I know some of the big concerns for dance studios is the building permits and handicap accessibility. My best solution to avoid ramps, would be to either build up your lobby floor area to match the height or if your lobby space is large enough to have a gradual raise to the studio doors. I hate having a ramp into the studio, as it takes up studio space and is an accident waiting to happen, if dancers over shoot their leaps to the ramp and twist or break and ankle. Also, if you use tile flooring in your lobby, that would decrease your height to about an inch difference which might pass permitting inspections. I hope this helps!!

[@maryh9789]

Love this! After you counter sink the screws, do you use a filler over top to smooth the surface of the screw dimple? If not does the dimple from the screw being sunk ever show through the Marley?

[@missrebeccadance]

We did not, but that's not a bad idea. We've only had a problem with one screw the was protruding a little. We lifted the Marley and moved it and that seemed to fix it.

[@kimberlynoles6422]

@@missrebeccadance where did you purpose your pool noodles in bulk?

[@johnnyrumba2265]

Thanks so much! We are going to be doing this in my studio.

[@missrebeccadance]

Awesome!! Good luck!

[@JacquesG96]

Love this idea. I’m using it for a home studio for my daughter. Could use please tell me the total thickness of the plywood you used? Thank you so much for sharing

[@missrebeccadance]

Each layer was 1/2 " thick.

[@anthonyschweighardt2546]

What kind of Plywood did you use? Birch, maple?

[@beadedcreations]

What did you do on the edges? Like you don't want people to see the noddles/underneath, did you create a slope? Was it not very high? Only part of my studio would need the flooring, so what do I do about that?

[@jackyhu2775]

Hi Rebecca, thanks for putting up this video, can you please share where to order the marley flooring? Thanks

[@missrebeccadance]

Stage Step Flooring

[@annelervik8946]

Wonderful video - may I ask how thick the plywood boards are and what kind of quality? I gather there is quite a range on the market.

[@missrebeccadance]

1/2 inch you could do one layer 1/2 and one 3/4. Both of our layers were 1/2 inch and it has worked well.

[@genncisrosado9676]

Thank you. It looks great! Dancing is my favorite exercise! I live in a nyc apt. I would love to create a mini-floor (3’x3’)...Do you think this will be shock absorbing enough so that my downstairs neighbor won’t be disturbed? if I place a 1” thick mat under this floor as an added buffer? COVID weight needs to come off!! Thank you so much for this idea!

[@CM-im8kw]

hi , this is great idea!! we are open new studio and searching floor!!

[@BlueTeaZero]

@Rebecca we are installing this floor today. How long did you let your glue dry before getting on those first couple of pieces to try it out. Thank you for your help.

[@reginasolislee9894]

This is awesome, thanks for sharing! Is there a reason why you didn't use tongue and groove instead of 2 layers of plywood?

[@missrebeccadance]

Tongue and groove is the top layer, but you still need the 2 offset layers for stability and durability. One layer would not be supportive enough

[@reginasolislee9894]

Thank you!

[@sgclef]

Hello. I love this idea for a floating/sprung floor. We are getting ready to build our dance floors for our new space and I was wondering if you could tell me what you thought about the quality of this process years later. How is it holding up? Any pitfalls? Would you do it the same way again?

[@missrebeccadance]

Yes, I definitely would do it again. It is still going strong. The only thing I'd do different is glue the disk to the bottom of the wood to be able to move the floor to another location if needed.

[@sgclef]

@@missrebeccadance Thank you so much for your quick reply. I appreciate it!

[@missrebeccadance]

@@sgclef Good luck!!

[@sgclef]

@@missrebeccadance 1st of two floors was laid today and my wife (the prima ballerina) couldn't have been happier. She was SO hesitant to try this after decades of using the criss crossing of 2x4s to create the sprung floor. She was beaming after she stepped onto the floor. THANK YOU so much for posting your video. Such an inspiration. I also took your advice and adhered the noodles directly to the OSB instead of the floor. :)

[@missrebeccadance]

@@sgclef Oh that's wonderful to hear!!! It does have such a lovely feel to it when dancing on it. Congrats and you are very welcome. 💞

[@Greatmatscom]

Very creative!

[@petercollins6108]

Hi Rebecca,thanks for reply, Is there an alternative method other than double sided tape you could recommend,We are based in Liverpool UK and are about to start fitting out new studio for the first time,Any advice you could give us would be most welcome on any subject such as bar rails mirrors decor and such things,Thanks again Rebecca.

[@marinaosipova7236]

I am from Mountain View, California. I am interested in building a similar floor in our new dance studio. Could we talk about it?

[@KenWallaceFilms]

Thinking about this for a very small home dance floor (13'x10') for Lindy Hop practice, and wondering if you could install hardwood instead of Marley as the top layer. Do you think the subfloor would be sufficiently stable for the hardwood planks?

[@missrebeccadance]

Yes, I would go with the top layer of plywood to 3/4" to add extra firmness and stability. I've never seen it done, but it should work. Would love to see photos of it when you're done though! Good luck!!

[@AaronMalkin]

I'm about to build a 12" x 14.5" foot floor for Lindy Hop and working out in my garage. I'm thinking I'll use OSB for the base layer, and tongue & groove ply for the top layer. I'll sand and finish that top layer. No marley or other top.

[@steffanis725]

Any update how this worked out? My partner and I are going to install a dance floor so we can practice swing dance at home.

[@themovinganna1948]

Hey Rebecca, do you think foam tiles under plywood would do? Especially for advanced pointe and jumping

[@gemmaryan5095]

Hi! I know it might be too late at this point, but during covid I tried many different at home solutions for dancing, and I found that the foam under plywood still felt very hard. It worked fine for my intermediate point work but I found it very hard on the knees and back to jump on it

[@wimpeetoom9001]

Thanks for sharing! My daughter is doing a virtual summer intensive with Carolina Ballet right now. We have a piece of Marley but that does not work on tiles..... Would this work with only 1 or 2 plywood plates? Or any other suggestions to create a sprung floor? Thanks you!

[@martinhogan5970]

My stack totaled 3/4” No issues. Of course, there might be some if I danced on it...😳😳

[@martinhogan5970]

My daughter dances on it daily. Loves it.

[@communityacupuncture20]

Hello. I hope this isn't already answered. I've read most all of the comments. I value your time. I have 2 questions: Any problem with the circular saw getting all gooey from the pool noodles getting so hot when cut? And, any reason why you didn't use OSB on that first layer of subfloor? Thanks in advance. I"m so excited about my upcoming dancer floor.

[@platinumdivazdanceco.denve9292]

Hi Rebecca we just got approved for a studio and have been deciding on the flooring and I loved your video and really looks and seems perfect. Question I have a hip hop team so they will be doing jumps flips, dropping into splits from a jump and they sometimes stomp. Do you think your method would still be good for us? Also does this method avoid them getting easily injured from hard floor? And when they layed the plywood was it doubled? Thank you for your time

[@missrebeccadance]

Perfect for all types of dance. Yes better than a hard floor. The floating sprung floor helps to prevent injury. Yes as stated in the video double layered plywood.

[@lilyrees6753]

Hello, thank you for this very helpful information. We have everything we need to build a dance floor in my room except for the pool noodles. I am wondering if they have to be this specific brand, "Big Boss" pool noodles or if any jumbo pool noodle would work? Thank you so much!!

[@lilyrees6753]

We bought Big Boss pool noodles.

[@carliedaniels6979]

This is so cool! I want to turn my garage into a dance studio but but parents are not totally on board :(

[@missrebeccadance]

Instead of gluing the disk to the concrete floor, glue them to the underside of the boards, then they can be picked easily if needed.

[@carliedaniels6979]

@@missrebeccadance Thanks!!

[@NicaVeri]

@@missrebeccadance how will that work? do you still need the two layers? what type of glue did you use?

[@kaylastubbs8998]

@@missrebeccadance This definitely answered my question. Thank you. I'm thinking of using this idea in a future leasing space. Might save me some money as a new studio.

[@totoroliao]

Hi, thanks for sharing! I would like to make this kind of flood in my garage. May I ask how thick the wooden board you used? Thank you!

[@pmansf7898]

Would you do it again? Looks like a great idea!

[@missrebeccadance]

Yes, 100% would do it again!

[@communityacupuncture20]

I have 2 questions: Any problem with the circular saw getting all gooey from the pool noodles getting so hot when cut? And, any reason why you didn't use OSB on that first layer of subfloor? Thanks in advance. I"m so excited about my upcoming dancer floor.

[@emilybeech8682]

What type of sub-floor are you gluing to? Do you use it for any percussive dancing?

[@missrebeccadance]

Emily Beech We glued the foam noodles right to the concrete. We don't really use it for percussive because the Marley is mainly for ballet, but you could lay a Marley that was meant for that purpose. Look up stagestep.com they would have the Marley for percussive or tap. It definitely would hold up to it.

[@RISE-DPAC]

I’ve seen this where the pool noodles are attached to the plywood rather than the concrete. Was there a reason you went that route? We are planning to do this soon

[@sydneyteh2452]

most useful video 💗💗

[@mizmaclean]

Hi! Thank you so much for this wonderful video-- it's a lifesaver. If I may ask two follow up questions (I scoured the comments but didn't see anything there) How many SF is the room? Also, when you lay down marley, how do you get it to look seamless or not have issues with seams lifting? I've had laminate since I opened and am finally building out a floor.

[@missrebeccadance]

I think the sqft is @900. On the Marley seams you use floor tape from Stage Step or Harlequin. Good luck!! 👍

[@cagedraptor]

am wanting to do the same thing at my dojo. My question is how long will those noodles withstand until they no longer expand back or work? If or when they begin to not "bounce back" they won't do it evenly so the floor will begin to be "wavy" and uneven ? Seems like a great idea but these thoughts keep running through my head.

[@missrebeccadance]

We have danced on this floor daily for the past 6 years and it is still going strong.

[@joanroco70]

How are the sheets of plywood being attached to each other?

[@missrebeccadance]

Joan Roco they are screwed together with wood screws and counter sunk. You can see them in the video screwing some of the boards together.

[@cristinedavis6492]

The boards are screwed together, but do they need to be attached to the walls somehow? How do they keep from shifting?

[@abates3747]

@@cristinedavis6492 ...nope, almost certainly a floating floor... if they attached it to the wall, they did it wrong :)

[@upacwo]

Thinking about doing my own floor. Can I use Super size noodle (55X3inch) rather than the Jumbo size (55x3.5in). The Jumbo is so much more expensive ($8.00 per), Super $4.00per. Thank you!

[@missrebeccadance]

Look up our studio on FB and send me a picture of the the 2 different sizes. It doesn't seem that 1/2 in would make that big of a difference.

[@upacwo]

@@missrebeccadance I don't have a jumbo size one. I bought the super thinking it was a jumbo size. Once I measured it and compared the sizes I realized it was a super. But, I will send you the picture of the super. Thanks again.

[@communityacupuncture20]

@@upacwo Did you end up using the super sized? Jumbos are super expensive. And the Hayneedle website doesn't seem to carry the ones that were originally used.

[@upacwo]

Hi Rebecca, I'm the process of ordering items need to install the floating floor. How did you fill the space between the concrete and the marley floor in the door way of the dance room? I'm assuming you have to step up to enter the dance room. Thank you!

[@missrebeccadance]

Yes, we step up.

[@thehypest6118]

Hiya, I'm just trying this at home, how did you cut the 2 inch slices to the same consistent height? Did any come out a bit wonky

[@travishill7873]

I built I dance room in my basement for my girls. I had the idea of using pool noodles for the cushion. I found this video after searching. To answer your question, I used a "jig" to make the pieces cut the same each time. Basically a 4 sided box with a slit for the knife to cut a 2" piece each time.

[@staceyfair6929]

wondering what was used to finnish the top of the floor thanks

[@mckinleyaddison617]

It is called Marley Dance Floor

[@boyd24737]

Good info. I also heard the noodles compress over time causing issues. Do you feel like the floor where people dance the most has more dense or not even compare to the entire floor? Or the whole floor still still even after so many years?

[@missrebeccadance]

Still even! :)

[@javiercejudo2037]

Thank you very much, we are going to take your project for an academy in Guadalajara Mexico. Any extra recommendation?

[@missrebeccadance]

Oh That is awesome!! Use Jumbo Pool Noodles. They were called Big Boss. Follow this link to order the pool noodles in bulk. www.hayneedle.com/product/robelle-big-boss-noodles.cfm Good luck!!! Let me know if you have further questions.

[@jaimes23]

Javier Cejudo hola que tal te funcionó bien el piso

[@javiercejudo2037]

Jaime De la Fuente Saludos Jaime estamos buscando un material similar a los tubos de natación porqué los que se venden aquí en México no tienen la densidad que parece necesaria y los que utilizan en el video son caros. Te mantendré informado.

[@jaimes23]

Javier Cejudo yo encontré en una importadora la marca que indica la bigboss noodle de 55" x 3" de diámetro

[@javiercejudo2037]

Jaime De la Fuente que bien. Tienes oportunidad de pasarme el dato?

[@douglasschwab6413]

What is the end finished surface, vinyl kitchen flooring?

[@missrebeccadance]

It's called Marley from Stage Step Dance Flooring.

[@kjh7201]

This is amazing. Why did you decide to glue the pool noodles to concrete rather than to the plywood?

[@missrebeccadance]

Kerry Hill if we needed to replace the wood for any reason, we were not having to re do the disk, plus it keeps them in place due to vibration from the movement of dancers.

[@kjh7201]

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks! I think we will use this method to build a floor in our garage for our Irish Dancer. So smart. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@missrebeccadance]

Kerry Hill But if you wanted it to be movable to use at another location, you could glue it to the wood. Try a test panel and see how it works. :)

[@kjh7201]

Yes I think we'll have to. Eventually we'll move and I'm not sure the new owners will want pool noodles glued to their garage floor. ;) I'll share some pics when we get started (hopefully at the end of the month).

[@kimpugs2715]

Too funny I came here looking to build a home studio for my Irish dancers as well! 🍀

[@BrantCasteel]

what thickness of plywood did you use? 1/2 inch?

[@pacorosas5366]

in the 2.33 min what is he doing? where he puts this screw? directly to de concret base floor? thnks!

[@missrebeccadance]

He's screwing the layers together. They counter sunk each screw. Haven't had any real issues with the screws coming out. We had one spot where it kept poking up, so we pulled back the Marley and moved it and it solved the problem.

[@Arcturian1111]

Tongue and groove plywood.

[@Greyromande]

What are the screw screwing in to? the concrete floor?

[@missrebeccadance]

No, just through the wood and counter sunk.

[@Greyromande]

@@missrebeccadance ...I love it...but I am missing something. I see them screwing screws thru the plywood on top. What does the screw connect to after it goes through the plywood? When I look up "countersunk" on google, I see a screw that is flat on top, and would be flat on the floor...so I get that part. I just don't know what the screw is attaching the plywood to....? It there more than one layer of plywood? What is under neath the plywood that the screw goes in to?

[@missrebeccadance]

@@Greyromande As stated in the video, 2 layers of plywood were used. The top layer alternating the direction. The screws are NOT attached to anything under the floor, just in to the plywood. The floor is completely floating on the foam disk.

[@linziecampbell-watt6355]

Wow this is amazing! Can i ask, did you use soft or hardwood ply?!

[@bullet_miata]

I’m not sure what they used, but most Judo floors and Spring floors are made from birch plywood 8’ by 4’

[@sarahengland2276]

Hi Planning on doing this in a few months. Does the Ply have a special name or code? and do you think it would matter if the noodles were whole as opposed to holey!! :)

[@missrebeccadance]

just interlocking plywood for sub floors. holely or unholy... I dont think it would matter. 😂🤣

[@sinittahunter2160]

Did this cost a lot. I am looking to do the same x

[@missrebeccadance]

Cost is in the description.

[@javiercejudo2037]

Did you leave any space between the wall and the wood?

[@missrebeccadance]

Javier Cejudo No, it's pretty close to the wall if not touching it. I'll take a photo of the edge tomorrow and try to post it.

[@missrebeccadance]

Javier Cejudo I can't up load a photo, but there is a smidgen of space between the wood and wall. Enough for on envelope to slip through :)

[@ctdayanebonatti8259]

how was the marley fixed?

[@louiseschwendeman7029]

I wonder if the noodles and same plywood would be suitable for full size adults yet still have enough give to protect adult knees, feet and hips from too much impact. I was thinking 1 layer of plywood covered by hardwood though. I do not like Marley. No matter the weather I find myself stuck to it. Rather have an old roughened wood floor for ballet and tap, but still need some give.

[@missrebeccadance]

We have adults dance on this floor all the time. They prefer it. As far as wood planks on top of this floor with only 1 layer of ply... I'm not so sure it would work. You would need to test put a prototype.

[@missrebeccadance]

We have adults dance on this floor all the time. They prefer it. As far as wood planks on top of this floor with only 1 layer of ply... I'm not so sure it would work. You would need to test put a prototype.

[@louiseschwendeman7029]

I do have a contractor who could build a small prototype before installing anything. I have vinyl over cement at the moment. That will not do. Wrong time of year for finding pool noodles around here but I assume easy enough to order....like most things these days.... on Amazon.

[@missrebeccadance]

Yes we got ours off Amazon

[@movedanceacademy3617]

@@missrebeccadance Did you get the standard pool noodles off of Amazon?

[@hisp8883]

Great👍👍👍👍

[@MsErha]

Hi Rebecca, what are the dimensions of pool noodles you used? I found small ones with 6 cm diameter...do you think that would work?

[@missrebeccadance]

They were jumbo size, not the smaller ones that you buy at the store. I got them online in bulk

[@marinaosipova7236]

Hello, Where are you located?

[@sldlatin]

Hi Rebecca, may I ask what kind of plywood did you use? Thanks!

[@reginasolislee9894]

I'd like to know the answer to this question as well :)

[@missrebeccadance]

Builders grade plywood

[@LegacyIrishDance]

I can only find 3/4 inch interlocking plywood. Where did you get your 1/2 inch for the top layer?

[@missrebeccadance]

If you've found 3/4" that is what I would use. I don't think you could go wrong with that thickness. :)

[@Oncuedancestudio]

how many inches are in between each noodle?

[@mkhpd8158]

the noodles (From the video), are laid at 12in (300mm) centres

[@helichief]

how did they tie each piece of plywood together?

[@chrisnsharie]

After installing the first layer with the noodles pieces, they added a second plywood layer & staggered across the seams & screwed them together to create the floating floor.

[@staceyhallal]

Is this loud? Like a drum?

[@missrebeccadance]

No

[@hollyhayes2124]

Hi Rebecca! This is a great idea and I will probably end up doing this at my new studio! Were you concerned at all about the pool noodles wearing unevenly? I'm worried if I choose to do this that down the road I could have a sagging spot in the floor. What type of Marley did you choose to lay on top of the plywood? And what company did you end up purchasing from? Any chance you'd have a few minutes to chat? - Holly

[@missrebeccadance]

Holly Hayes we can chat next week. I did have those concerns, but when I compared the pool noodle to the same material that dance flooring companies sell, which are foam blocks, I felt it's a no brainer. The weight is so evenly distributed it doesn't sag in any spot. If you're concerned add some extra support add a disk in the center of each Square foot and a thicker top layer of plywood 3/4 inch vs 1/2 inch.

[@heman5077]

I want to build a 8x8 version of this with detachable fencing around it and spar and roll with my mma buddies

[@lizajane7274]

Is this able to withstand gymnastic routines?

[@missrebeccadance]

Gymnast Eliza it would, but I dont know if it would be a bouncy as you would need it. For dance we need a little give in the floor to help absorb the shock of landing. It's not meant to help give a bigger spring off the floor lake the gymnastic mats/floors that are in a gymnastic school.

[@lizajane7274]

Rebecca Bryan thank you for letting me know

[@debbiesdanceetc.8854]

I've heard of people using Shower Pan Liner instead of Marley, has anyone ever done that?

[@missrebeccadance]

Debbie's Dance Yes, they do! Are you in the "Dance Teacher Network" on Facebook? The have been several post in there of studios who have used it and love it! We have looked into it and would like to use it. Not sure how it would hold up to tap.

[@debbiesdanceetc.8854]

Yes I am, I'll check those posts out. Your floor looks great!!

[@renzonakata7781]

I am considering using shower pan liner (40 mil thick) Do you still recommend it? thanks!

[@elizah393]

@@renzonakata7781 shower pan liner has been proven to be dangerous and toxic!! it should not be used as a replacement to marley

[@meaganwalters9915]

What was the sqf of this room? How many pool noodles did you use? Such a smart idea! Thank you!

[@missrebeccadance]

Meagan Walters, Thank you! The room is about 900 square ft. We used about 2 dozen "Big Boss" pool noodles.

[@joshuagilliam4557]

Will this work for Fitness bootcamp studios?

[@missrebeccadance]

Joshua Gilliam Yes, any kind of activity that you would need a give in the floor to absorb the shock of landing from a jump, jogging, leaping etc. When we do acro in this room, we still lay down acro mats, or gymnastic mats.

[@onidras]

hi! its only one layer of wood 1/2inch thick to floor?

[@missrebeccadance]

No, if you watch the video it says we use two layers.

[@desertdiva8270]

How did you cut the pool noodles such that they are even?

[@missrebeccadance]

One of our dads used his table saw. We did not cut by hand.

[@RumorGoddess]

How is this floor holding up over time?

[@missrebeccadance]

As stated in the video, 5 years + and still holding strong.

[@23movements]

I wonder if anyone has done this with rolls of EVA foam vs noodles?

[@Ohiocatguide]

April MacLean i think the foam would crush as opposed to being the crosscut noodles. Also a different foam density. Not an expert, just from using both in building and boat repair

[@seaside8278]

Thank you Louise!

[@movedanceacademy3617]

What were the size of the pool noodles?

[@missrebeccadance]

31 secs into the video, it states the size of noodle and brand. Also in the description.

[@seaside8278]

What is the background music you used? It’s lovely.

[@louiseschwendeman7029]

The music is from the Nutcracker. I think the Snow part

[@CM-im8kw]

I have question . how strong this floor? I'm going to open hip hop and jazz dance studio also fitness too. Is the floor strong enough too keep 5 years?? Or just cuz ballet class??

[@missrebeccadance]

Chie l It's very strong. We do ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary and salsa. If you are concerned you could use 3/4 inch plywood on the bottom layer for extra support and strength, instead of 1/2 inch on the bottom.

[@CM-im8kw]

Rebecca Bryan perfect!!! Thank you do much!!!!!!

[@missrebeccadance]

Chie l you're very welcome! Good luck!! :)

[@devifelita1283]

It's okay with 3/4 inch?

[@maxpearson4289]

Is the floor bouncy

[@missrebeccadance]

Max Pearson No, not too bouncy. If you make one of the layers 3/4" instead of 1/2" it would be a bit firmer especially if guys or men are dancing on the floor. In the video. My daughter is standing on just one layer of plywood, so it seems to be more bouncy than it actually is.

[@maxpearson4289]

Ok that’s sucks I wish it was bouncy, well then what are the use of the noodles ??

[@ildikocsizma8522]

Max Pearson it makes the floor shock absorbent.

[@danielche2349]

What’s the beautiful music?

[@doloresdeojos9194]

Nutcracker...

[@danielche2349]

dolores deojos oops

[@sylviahalo]

Specifically it’s Waltz of the Snowflakes

[@hecttorPKFR]

where did you get the top layer?

[@missrebeccadance]

Héctor Parga The Marley was purchased from Stage Step.

[@bobbyschwickerath6146]

Do you remember how much the marley was per sq ft?

[@missrebeccadance]

No, it was several years ago. Or was from stage step flooring. They have a variety to choose from.

[@upacwo]

Hi Rebecca, I'm the process of ordering items need to install the floating floor. How did you fill the space between the concrete and the marley floor in the door way of the dance room? I'm assuming you have to step up to enter the dance room. Thank you!

[@missrebeccadance]

Yes, we just step up.

[@upacwo]

@@missrebeccadance There's nothing hiding the space, like a little ramp?

[@missrebeccadance]

@@upacwo No. You could make a little ramp if you'd like.