[SML] Spike tape

[Glenn Hoit]

The spike tape we use has been around for years (that may be part of the problem).  It is half -inch colored tape.
Yes, splinters are the big concern and the main reason why our admin has paid for double layers to be laid down in a single year.

Glenn

> On Mar 20, 2015, at 3:45 PM, "Jeffrey Kanyuck via Stagecraft" <stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
> 
> If you are doing the clear tape make sure it's the clear dance floor tape instead of packing tape.
> The dance floor tape comes up better than the packing tape and still holds the spikes in place.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft-bounces at theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Riter, Andrew via Stagecraft
> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2015 4:47 PM
> To: 'Glenn Hoit'; 'Stagecraft Mailing List'
> Subject: Re: [SML] Spike tape
> 
> It may be commonly called paper tape, or artists tape.  It depends on where you're buying it from.
> 
> Other than duct tape or gaff tape, if the tape is pulling up your flooring, I think you have bigger issues (lots of splinters, broken surface) . . .
> 
> Are you covering the spike tape with clear packing tape, and that tape is pulling up your surface??
> 
> Andrew M. Riter
> Assistant Technical Director / Head Lighting Technician
> 
> 604-822-2372
> Andrew.riter at ubc.ca
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