rental consumables, adhesive & gaffer
Event adhesive tapes, gaffer tape and installation consumables are essential for securing, fixing, marking out and finishing a temporary installation. Although they are far less visible than the furniture or the scenography, they play a vital role throughout the set-up, running and dismantling of an event.
Solutions Événements offers professional adhesives designed for the constraints of live events: fixing floor coverings, holding rugs or carpet in place, technical marking, temporary fixing, cable management, discreet or visible marking, and application on delicate floors, indoor surfaces, asphalt or outdoor areas as required.
Choosing the right adhesive always depends on the surface. A delicate floor, parquet, existing carpet, concrete, tiles, a stage or asphalt do not all react in the same way. Using an unsuitable product can lead to poor adhesion, marks, lifting or damage when everything is taken down.
Gaffer tape is widely used for technical installations: audio cables, video, lighting, stage marks, backstage areas, temporary walkways or quick finishing touches. Available in several widths and colours depending on the reference, it can be used to fix, secure or identify an area all at the same time.
- For a rug or carpet: choose a double-sided tape suited to the surface.
- For cables: opt for gaffer tape or a visible, secure fixing solution.
- For a technical stage area: use colours to identify zones at a glance.
- For a delicate floor: test the product before laying and plan ahead for dismantling.
Preparing your adhesives properly reduces set-up surprises, improves the safety of foot traffic and protects the venue's surfaces.
Which adhesive should I use to fix event carpet?
It depends on the surface: parquet, tiles, concrete, existing carpet or a delicate floor. You need sufficient hold for the duration of the event, but also clean removal when dismantling.
What is the difference between gaffer tape and double-sided tape?
Double-sided tape is mainly used to bond two surfaces together, for example a rug or carpet to the floor. Gaffer tape is used more on the technical side to hold, mark or secure cables and temporary elements.
Can gaffer tape be used on a delicate floor?
Caution is needed. Some adhesives can leave marks or pull off a finish. On a delicate floor, it is better to test first or choose a specially adapted solution.
How do I secure cables on the floor?
Cables should be grouped, fixed or protected according to the flow of foot traffic. In a very busy area, gaffer tape alone may not be enough: you sometimes need a cable protector or to run the cables beneath a technical floor.
Should adhesives be included in the quote from the outset?
Yes, especially if you are hiring carpet, rugs, PVC flooring, signage or technical equipment. Consumables prevent set-up surprises and guarantee a cleaner installation.
