Choose the right event floors for your tradeshow

While colorful rubber floors would be perfect for a children's event, they might not work as well for a business event. Choose the display floors that best coordinate with your booth and information. Decide what your budget allows and stick with a floor type that adheres to that budget.

I recommend: Get the most from your flooring choice. Look at wooden dance floors for events that might benefit from a designated area for standing. For a less expensive wooden look, choose softwood, an anti-fatigue foam flooring with a hardwood print. 

Decide whether to rent or buy tradeshow flooring

If your business runs or participates in events on a regular basis, consider buying exhibit flooring that you will use often. If you can't afford to buy or lack the storage space for permanent objects, you can rent floors. Rental companies will deliver the floors to your trade show booth and remove them after the show closes.

I recommend: Rent conference flooring that you know you won’t use again—special events require special one-time options. For example, rent a colorful ABC, 123 interlocking puzzle floor for your next children’s fundraiser. This way you aren’t stuck with it when the event is over.

Measure the area to order the correct size trade show flooring

Save money by ordering just the right size display flooring for your event. Measure your entire booth area to decide how much flooring you will need and purchase accordingly. If you buy extra and don't use it, ask the company about the return policy on unused product. Consider storage cases for your product to save space in your basement or warehouse.

I recommend: Use a mat-sizing calculator to get the dimensions just right. Portable flooring often comes in dimensions of 10x10 feet, 10x12 feet or 20x20 feet or in interlocking blocks of 2x2 feet. Search for foam mats in a large size or puzzle floor foam to roll up or stack to save space when storing. Cases also make easier to transport the tile floor to and from each event.

Personalize your event flooring

Add your company logo, colors, favorite photo or mascot to the foam mat. By customizing trade show and event flooring, you ensure you get exactly what you want, with flooring that won't be like everyone else's. Personalize your booth, your exhibit and tables to coordinate with your flooring to make your area project a professional image, while drawing a crowd in to admire your unusual flooring.

I recommend: Look at different options besides foam puzzle pieces for your expo flooring. Consider roll-out pre-padded Berber flooring in a neutral color or stand out with various colors of rubber tiles. Digital carpeting will cost you more but gives you the most options for customization—blow up your marketing photos and print them with your logo for a one-of-a-kind piece.