Guest Barry Holland Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 Not sure if this is the right forum so if any moderator wants to move it then please feel free to do so. For the last 3 or 4 years I've had quite a few negative comments about the dancefloor in the KGB, and quite rightly so, it has become a bit worn. Not sure when exactly it was laid but I've been putting a regular monthly event there for 12 years, so it's seen some action. Also there's been at least 2 floods which doesn't help. The management are now in a position to do a complete refurb, bar area, stage and flooring. The manager asked me last saturday what would be the best kind of wood to use for the dancefloor and what would be the best kind of finish for the wood. When they ask for quotes they would be able to specify exactly what they would need. Any suggestions please, thanks in advance, Barry, KGB, KTF. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Casper Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) tell em to do the main hall barry ! maple is the way to go i guess .. pete Edited April 17, 2012 by casper Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Algsoul Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 MAPLE IF THEY HAVE THE MONEY. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Grov1 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Hi Barry Maple is definitely the way to go but best to get it sealed ( helps with spillages ) and if done right doesn't affect to movement. Also know of a company doing a sprung concrete floor designed for dancing and providing longer lasting wear. Got some contacts inbox me if you want some numbers. Scott P.S as with everything there's some real Mickey mouse companies out there so be careful the wrong seal and it won't move Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Barry Holland Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 tell em to do the main hall barry ! maple is the way to go i guess .. pete Cheers Pete, thought you might say that about the main hall. Don't know why but maple came to mind straight away, don't know where it came from. See you soon, Barry, KGB, KTF. MAPLE IF THEY HAVE THE MONEY. Thanks for taking time to reply, Barry, KGB, KTF. Hi Barry Maple is definitely the way to go but best to get it sealed ( helps with spillages ) and if done right doesn't affect to movement. Also know of a company doing a sprung concrete floor designed for dancing and providing longer lasting wear. Got some contacts inbox me if you want some numbers. Scott P.S as with everything there's some real Mickey mouse companies out there so be careful the wrong seal and it won't move Thanks for info Scott, will p.m. you for any numbers but I can only pass them on to the management then it's up to them, thanks again, Barry KGB, KTF. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Andybellwood Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 suggest they ask Sheffield City Hall - amazing new sprung wooden floor (getting rave reviews) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest allnightandy Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) There are companies who specialise in sprung floors (A la Ritz)! Nowadays mainly squash courts , as they don't build many dance halls these days . What they do is fit large rubber pads into the base of the boards which makes the floor bouncy no idea of cost but no quality flooring is cheap these days quite a few companies on google Edited April 18, 2012 by allnightandy Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Barry Holland Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 suggest they ask Sheffield City Hall - amazing new sprung wooden floor (getting rave reviews) Thanks Andy, couldn't make the last do there, but I've heard they've done a great refurb job. Will mention it to them, Barry, KGB , KTF. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony A Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks Andy, couldn't make the last do there, but I've heard they've done a great refurb job. Will mention it to them, Barry, KGB , KTF. Open the old bit Baz, that was some dancefloor. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Barry Holland Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 There are companies who specialise in sprung floors (A la Ritz)! Nowadays mainly squash courts , as they don't build many dance halls these days . What they do is fit large rubber pads into the base of the boards which makes the floor bouncy no idea of cost but no quality flooring is cheap these days quite a few companies on google Thanks for reply, yes I don't think it will be cheap but the good thing is it's not a massive area to lay a floor on. At present the whole of the bar area is covered with wood flooring. It was suggested to me last saturday about doing a small dancefloor area with a carpet surround. Don't think this would work myself, so pushing for a complete wooden area, Barry, KGB, KTF. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Barry Holland Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Open the old bit Baz, that was some dancefloor. Ey up Tony A, I asked a few years ago about taking the snooker tables out for one night only and having a final all-niter there, but during the conversation I was told that the original dancefloor had been taken up years ago and it would mean putting a temporary one down. I can hear the sobbing from here as you read this, Barry, KGB, KTF. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony A Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That's a serious offence, somebody should be hung for that crime. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Barry Holland Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 That's a serious offence, somebody should be hung for that crime. Totally agree, these snooker players have something to answer for, burn the tables I say, Barry. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Tony A Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Totally agree, these snooker players have something to answer for, burn the tables I say, Barry. On snooker, Corner pocket shut again last thursday, another soul venue gone, for now. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Geeselad Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 my boss managed to buy a loud of maple flooring from a reclaimers, it had been used as a gym floor in a previous life. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest SteveJohnston Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 I goes without saying that a maple sprung floor is the best you can install on any dance floor, but the right upkeep over a 25 year period is literally frightening & way out of the finical costing of running a club type venue that is only used for a northern night a few times a year. Moho Live Manchester have just installed a new Polyurethane dance floor at a considerable cost but no were near the cost of installing maple & the maintenance over the same 25 year period is minimal in comparison plus it's very talc friendly! steve J Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Barry Holland Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 On snooker, Corner pocket shut again last thursday, another soul venue gone, for now. Shame that, again, had some great nights there years ago. Barry. my boss managed to buy a loud of maple flooring from a reclaimers, it had been used as a gym floor in a previous life. Reckon these reclaimers can some great stuff from old buildings, Barry. I goes without saying that a maple sprung floor is the best you can install on any dance floor, but the right upkeep over a 25 year period is literally frightening & way out of the finical costing of running a club type venue that is only used for a northern night a few times a year. Moho Live Manchester have just installed a new Polyurethane dance floor at a considerable cost but no were near the cost of installing maple & the maintenance over the same 25 year period is minimal in comparison plus it's very talc friendly! steve J Cheers Steve, the KGB (Bar Abbey) is also used for general parties, ie; birthday's etc. so perhaps Maple might be spoilt on normal people (lol). I think they also have a rock night and all the beer been thrown about wouldn't help (headbangers eh), all said tongue in cheek chaps. My wife's a bit of a headbanger, well she gives me headache. (lol). Barry, KGB, KTF. The polyurethane sounds interesting, what they do today with technology is amazing. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 my boss managed to buy a loud of maple flooring from a reclaimers, it had been used as a gym floor in a previous life. When I was building my first house I managed to buy a load of maple flooring which I used for the bedroom floors. The 'spring' was wonderful and added a new dimension to our sex life. Happy days Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Will you be selling off parts of the old floor? I am sure it would bring back a lot of happy KGB memores for people who have danced there over the last 12years, I am making room on my fireplace as you read this!!! good luck Nigel & Elaine Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Barry Holland Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Will you be selling off parts of the old floor? I am sure it would bring back a lot of happy KGB memores for people who have danced there over the last 12years, I am making room on my fireplace as you read this!!! good luck Nigel & Elaine I think a lot of people would want to take some home and burn it. Wouldn't want to trip over it at home. All comments passed on to manager, so thanks for all the feedback. Wait and see what happens come August, when the job should go ahead, thanks again, Barry, KGB, KTF. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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