FAQs

Online orders may be paid using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.

American Harlequin Corporation has a 30-day return policy. Select items are final sale and cannot be returned. Please review our Shipping & Return Policy for details.

If you are placing an order for a tax-exempt organization, please call 1-800-642-6440 with your Tax ID number to place your order.

That will depend on the type of floor you’re looking for, the area you wish to cover, whether you need it installed, your location, and other factors. There are many factors, so we cannot provide a specific price or general indication on our website. Please contact us for a quote, samples, additional information, and to inquire about product availability.

Yes. You can apply online and be approved in as little as two hours. Learn more and apply here.

Harlequin Floors can be purchased directly from American Harlequin Corporation for customers located in North and South America and the Caribbean. If you are located outside of the Americas, please visit our Contact Us page for the Harlequin Group in your region. We operate worldwide.

We offer a variety of Home Dance Studio products, floor tape, ballet barres, and select marley floors, including Harlequin Hi-Shine and Harlequin Reversible, through our online shop. Please contact us for more information about our other products and services.

In the 1970’s Marley Floors Ltd in England manufactured a double-sided floor for dance, but their production line closed in 1977. Their Export Sales Manager, Bob Dagger, decided to set up Harlequin Floors and began production of a similar floor, which he called Harlequin Reversible™. The term “marley floor” has become a generic term for a roll-out vinyl floor in the performing arts and entertainment industries.

We supply eleven different types of specialized vinyl marley roll out floors: Harlequin Allegro™, Harlequin Cascade™, Harlequin Fiesta™, Harlequin FreeStyle™, Harlequin Hi-Shine™, Harlequin Marine™, Harlequin Reversible™, Harlequin Reversible Pro™, Harlequin Standfast™, Harlequin Studio™, and Harlequin Studio B®. Additionally, we supply Harlequin TV Tiles™ and Harlequin Tap Tiles™.

Each of our marley floors has been developed for specific applications with the performer’s safety and comfort in mind. Contact us or use our Floor Selector to find the right floor for you.

A permanent marley floor is glued down with adhesive and can’t be removed without risking damage to the floor. Permanent, seamless installation (hot-welding) is also available as part of our installation services. A semi-permanent marley floor is laid using double-sided tape to adhere to the sub-floor. A portable marley floor is rolled out, and the seams are covered with gaffer’s tape or PVC floor tape.

Harlequin offers double-sided tape, PVC tape, and gaffer’s tape in various colors to match Harlequin marley floors—available in single rolls or cases through our online shop or by contacting your Account Executive.

We recommend changing your floor tape every three months, or more often in cases of heavy use.

Harlequin offers double-sided tape, PVC tape, and gaffer’s tape in various colors to match Harlequin vinyl marley floors—available in single rolls or cases through our online shop or by contacting your Account Executive.

Yes, but only when you use it in dry conditions or it’s under cover. If it gets wet it will become very slippery. If it is placed in direct sunlight it will heat up and may expand. Lighter colors will stay cooler. For additional information, contact us.

IIf your Harlequin marley floor is not laid permanently, always keep it firmly wound onto the cardboard core from the packaging. This helps prevent the floor from being flattened or dented, making handling easier. Never wind up the rolls without a core inside and never store them horizontally on top of each other with no core to support them, as this will certainly cause them to flatten and oval, resulting in stubborn or permanent ripples. If you must store the rolls flat, ensure that they are not stacked more than two rolls high and that no heavy objects are placed on top.

Harlequin Cascade, Fiesta, Hi-Shine, Marine, Reversible, Reversible Pro, and Standfast should be stored on the core horizontally, not vertically (standing roll on the roll end), which is likely to cause damage to the floor edge. Allegro, Studio, Studio B, and FreeStyle should be stored vertically to prevent compression damage to the foam backing.

Always ensure that the floor is cleaned properly before it is rolled up and stored.

Harlequin vinyl marley floors are designed to withstand gruelling tour schedules and, if properly maintained, will last for many years. We have customers who are still using floors they purchased from us 25 years ago.

Harlequin vinyl marley floors are freeze tolerant but, like all vinyl, they get harder and stiffer as the temperature drops. However, when the temperature rises again, they will return to normal. If the weather is cold, the best advice when taking delivery is to take the floor inside as soon as possible.

A Harlequin vinyl marley floor can be laid onto most level subfloors, including concrete, wood, or tiles; however, we don’t advise laying it onto carpet. If a subfloor isn’t level or is unacceptably hard, then a Harlequin sprung dance floor can be used in conjunction with a Harlequin performance surface (marley floor, hardwood, or engineered board). If you are concerned about the suitability of your existing floor, please contact us.

Harlequin vinyl marley floors are manufactured in rolls, available in widths of either 1.5m (59”) or 2m (78.7”), and in varying roll lengths depending on the chosen product.

If the floor is being transported to another location, retain the original packaging (box and inserts) for reuse to protect the floor in transit. Ensure that the floor is rolled up tightly using the cardboard core it came on, as it is important to avoid flattening and distorting the roll. Alternatively, you can use Harlequin roll straps or Harlequin storage bags. If you need to transport or store multiple rolls, consider using Harlequin floor roll storage carts.

Harlequin offers six sprung dance floor systems:
Harlequin Activity®, Harlequin AeroDeck™ , Harlequin Flexity™ , Harlequin Liberty LatchLoc™, , Harlequin Liberty® HD, and Harlequin WoodSpring®.

This depends upon the Harlequin sprung dance floor system that you choose. Harlequin Activity® and Harlequin WoodSpring® must be installed by our highly skilled technical team. Harlequin Flexity™ panels are designed to be a self-installed sprung dance floor, but can also be installed by Harlequin. Our portable sprung floors systems, Harlequin AeroDeck™ and Harlequin Liberty® LatchLoc and , Harlequin Liberty® HD, are portable sprung floor systems that can be self-installed or installed by Harlequin. Contact us for additional information.

Yes, Harlequin offers both sprung floor and marley dance floor options suitable for outdoor use. Read more about creating a safe outdoor space for performance.

Harlequin Liberty® LatchLoc sprung can be rented for special events or touring performances. PLEASE NOTE: A Harlequin sprung floor is recommended for use in conjunction with an appropriate Harlequin marley flooring surface, which is not available for rental purposes and must be purchased. Please contact us for further information information on rentals, as availability is limited.

Yes, both our sprung floor systems and vinyl marley floors can be installed by our highly skilled technical team, as part of our installation service to ensure your new floor is correctly installed and fully compliant with current regulations and standards.

It is not recommended as permanent flooring.

Sweep daily with a soft broom or dust mop to remove any dirt, debris, and dust. Any marks on the floor can be removed by lightly spraying an all-purpose cleaner and wiping with a clean, dry cloth or dust mop (Swiffer® sweeper recommended). If tougher marks remain, isopropyl alcohol can be used.
 
Do not use abrasive powders or creams, strong solvents such as acetone, bleach, ammonia or highly alkaline solutions. Do not use Goof Off or Goo Gone. That will result in significant damage to your floor.

When storing, always keep your floor firmly wound onto the cardboard core from the original packaging. This helps to prevent the floor from being flattened or dented and makes handling easier. If the original cardboard cores are no longer available, use a PVC pipe with a minimum diameter of 8cm. Roll the floor as tightly as possible before storage.

Never wind up the rolls without a core inside, and never store them horizontally on top of each other with no core to support them, as this will cause them to flatten, resulting in stubborn or permanent ripples.

Harlequin Double-Sided Tape is recommended when taping the underside of the floor to a subfloor. The high-tack/low-tack tape is a safe and secure option for working with temporary applications. Top taping of Hi-Shine is not recommended because the removal of the tape could damage the floor.

Yes, Hi-Shine is not a one-time use event floor. If properly cared for it can be reusable event flooring.

Yes, we sell a range of professional ballet barres including: Freestanding, Floor-Mounted, and Wall-Mounted ballet barres. Freestanding ballet barres are available through our online shop.

Yes, we offer a range of Home Dance Studio products to allow dancers to practice outside of the studio, including the Harlequin Dance Mat, made from our popular marley dance floor Harlequin Cascade. Discover how to create a safe home practice space, whether you have a dedicated dance studio at home or require a portable solution for use on the go.

Please view our Cleaning & Maintenance section for guidance on how to best care for your Harlequin floor. Harlequin floor cleaners are available through our online shop.

Yes, we supply Harlequin Daily Cleaner + Disinfectant , Harlequin Daily Cleaner, and Harlequin Heavy Duty Cleaner for your vinyl marley floor. These products are available for purchase through our online shop.

Black is a popular marley floor choice, but gray works well too. It’s a unique tonal mix of black and white with no pigmentation that lights up like a dream and presents your lighting director with exciting possibilities

Yes. Harlequin has extensive experience working alongside architects and stage consultants to design, build, and install stages all over the world. Learn more about our stage products and services here.

All of our marley floors carry a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty. Sprung floors carry a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, provided there is no evidence of unreasonable use.

American Harlequin Corporation has a 30-day return policy. View full Return Policy.

For step-by-step instructions on how to schedule a return, please visit our Return Policy page.

Yes, we supply Glassless Mirrors for studios, schools and rehearsal spaces.

The transportation used will depend on your order. If your order is small, it could arrive via FedEx. If your order is large and/or heavy, it may arrive via an LTL truck service. All freight information is provided in your quote.

If you place your order during working hours, your item(s) are in stock and your payment has been confirmed, your shipment will leave our warehouse within 24-48 hours. Delivery depends on your location within our region and will be confirmed by your Account Executive. Express delivery is available – please contact us for further details.

Harlequin Floors delivers worldwide. American Harlequin web shop orders can be delivered to the US only. For online orders outside of the US, please contact us.

Yes, we have distribution facilities in Moorestown, New Jersey and Las Vegas, Nevada. Please contact us to arrange a pick up.

Yes. Our showroom is in Moorestown, NJ, 30 minutes from Philadelphia and 2 hours from New York City. Please contact us to make an appointment.

Environmental responsibility has been a core value within the Harlequin Group for many decades. Environmentally compatible products and state-of-the-art processes ensure that each production stage minimizes our environmental impact.
We engage in responsible product sourcing that combines our customers’ preference for quality with care for the environment, carefully selecting suppliers who reflect our environmental and social concerns. We continually strive to enhance the environmental performance of our processes, from manufacturing through to installation and ongoing maintenance. Raw materials and energy are used efficiently, waste is recycled wherever possible, and emissions are kept to an absolute minimum.

View our Sustainability Policy Statement.