Flooring my dance Studio

superfly_2

Hi Folks,
Not entirely sure where to put this but here seemed pretty relevant.

We are about to start a dance studio and have found the right property but its a new build and needs to be fitted out. Part of negotiated lease.

The first thing is the floor. It concrete and has been roughly finished. It seems reasonably flat but a few bumps here and there. The area is 1000 square feet and I intend on having a wooden floor laid. so the questions are:

What prep work needs to be done to the floor?

Would I need to screed?

Can I use self levelling compound on an area that size?

Would a good thick underlay be enough to flatten the small bumps?

If I need to screed or self level is it easy enough that I could do it myself?

All help greatly appreciated.

Superfly

timbim_2

You really need a sprung floor for dance stuff. Get a specialist dance floor installer in or you're going to absolutely knacker your knees.

sew_what

I'm not sure what kind of dance you're going to be offering, but the best dance floors are sprung wood - laid on battens or other supports to provide some "give". I'd imagine it's a specialist thing to fit.
The dance studio I use has a contract with a flooring company and it's sanded back and refinished regularly to keep it in good order.
I'd shop around for some quotes from companies for supply and maintenance - it will be the most important part of your studio so I think it's worth investing in!

superfly_2

Sorry folks should have been more specific. The studio will be used for Zumba, Bokwa, street, pole and general fitness classes. The floor will not be used as much as a classical dance studio and therefore the benefits of a sprung floor is superceded by the cost.

Most of the time will be spent on feet and mats used for the trickier aeriel moves.

Thanks