What tape for wood floor with Roll-On?

Spartan · February 11th, 2008, 03:46 PM

We had a bout last week, and when we were done and started pulling the boundary tape up, it left glue on the floor (insert unhappy rink owner comments here). When we tried cleaning it up with Goo-Gone, we made it worse because Goo-Gone is oil-based. The rink owner nearly had a heart attack when she saw us doing that. We got it all cleaned up with Vinegar and water, but I need to know, what is a better alternative? What do you derby teams use that doesn't leave glue on the floor, yet stays down well enough not to roll up on the wheels?

Barring that, what glue cleaner is Roll-On safe?

ncsk8rgirl · February 11th, 2008, 03:49 PM

good question! I would think a masking tape (maybe a painters tape of some sort) would be the only thing I would risk putting on a floor.

I have never thought about putting tape on a floor.. I bet the owner was about to have a stroke!

Skaten Worshiper · February 11th, 2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan

We had a bout last week, and when we were done and started pulling the boundary tape up, it left glue on the floor (insert unhappy rink owner comments here). When we tried cleaning it up with Goo-Gone, we made it worse because Goo-Gone is oil-based. The rink owner nearly had a heart attack when she saw us doing that. We got it all cleaned up with Vinegar and water, but I need to know, what is a better alternative? What do you derby teams use that doesn't leave glue on the floor, yet stays down well enough not to roll up on the wheels?

Barring that, what glue cleaner is Roll-On safe?

We painted our practice track on the rink itself!!

gospeedracer · February 11th, 2008, 03:58 PM

I've seen our Rollergirls use the "BLUE" masking tape. It doesn't leave a residue and comes up easy. Don't use yellow masking tape, black electrical tape or duct tape.....very bad. It will pull up the plastic.

Spartan · February 11th, 2008, 04:00 PM

We thought of painters tape, since it is designed not to leave a residue. My concern is that it won't stick well enough not to come up on peoples wheels. Has anyone got experience with painters tape?

More ideas please!

gospeedracer · February 11th, 2008, 04:32 PM

It holds fine. Sticks good enough for them.

Fresh Eddie Fresh · February 11th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Blue painters tape works great... just don't try and use it to hold a rope boundary down, as soon as a skate touches the stuff it splits!

Live2sk888 · February 11th, 2008, 06:39 PM

They use the blue masking tape at our rink too without any problems.

Gle8 · February 11th, 2008, 10:02 PM

we use blue painters tape over rope, and it works fine. We also have a track painted at our practice rink.

G. No-Evil · February 12th, 2008, 08:51 PM

Wrestling mat tape is what we use. It is perfect for any floor. And it sticks good and easy to come up with no mess. We left ours down semi-permanently to use for practice also. Then on bout day we use small line with clear packing tape to hold it down. (packing tape because it is cheaper than using more mat tape)

OK if you need more info LMK

Geno

Spartan · February 13th, 2008, 02:51 PM

Thanks for the input everyone, we have a practice tonight and I will tell them what I have been told here.

February 11th, 2008, 03:46 PM	#1
Spartan .45 Magnum Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 898	What tape for wood floor with Roll-On? We had a bout last week, and when we were done and started pulling the boundary tape up, it left glue on the floor (insert unhappy rink owner comments here). When we tried cleaning it up with Goo-Gone, we made it worse because Goo-Gone is oil-based. The rink owner nearly had a heart attack when she saw us doing that. We got it all cleaned up with Vinegar and water, but I need to know, what is a better alternative? What do you derby teams use that doesn't leave glue on the floor, yet stays down well enough not to roll up on the wheels? Barring that, what glue cleaner is Roll-On safe? __________________ Riedell 695, Roll Line Driver, USA Hyper Cannibals, Fafnir bearings Sure-Grip: No, its not all in your head, they really do hate you. EuroPuggle Real Estate Evaluator - Puggles International

February 11th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#2
ncsk8rgirl Discovered SEDS on 1/1/08 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 4,392	good question! I would think a masking tape (maybe a painters tape of some sort) would be the only thing I would risk putting on a floor. I have never thought about putting tape on a floor.. I bet the owner was about to have a stroke! __________________ WOO HOO! GRAFIK IS GONNA SK8!!!

February 11th, 2008, 03:58 PM	#4
gospeedracer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 196	I've seen our Rollergirls use the "BLUE" masking tape. It doesn't leave a residue and comes up easy. Don't use yellow masking tape, black electrical tape or duct tape.....very bad. It will pull up the plastic. __________________ Robin

February 11th, 2008, 04:00 PM	#5
Spartan .45 Magnum Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 898	We thought of painters tape, since it is designed not to leave a residue. My concern is that it won't stick well enough not to come up on peoples wheels. Has anyone got experience with painters tape? More ideas please! __________________ Riedell 695, Roll Line Driver, USA Hyper Cannibals, Fafnir bearings Sure-Grip: No, its not all in your head, they really do hate you. EuroPuggle Real Estate Evaluator - Puggles International

February 11th, 2008, 04:32 PM	#6
gospeedracer Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 196	It holds fine. Sticks good enough for them. __________________ Robin

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February 11th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#7
Fresh Eddie Fresh Fueled by Twix! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New England, USA Posts: 2,641	Blue painters tape works great... just don't try and use it to hold a rope boundary down, as soon as a skate touches the stuff it splits!

February 11th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#8
Live2sk888 Skate Queen Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,212	They use the blue masking tape at our rink too without any problems. __________________ ~~REBECCA~~ aka Speedyrella @ Texas Rollergirls http://www.facebook.com/live2sk888 My sites: http://www.getskates.com & www.skatestylez.com

February 11th, 2008, 10:02 PM	#9
Gle8 I'm Contrary. Moo. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Philly Posts: 2,078	we use blue painters tape over rope, and it works fine. We also have a track painted at our practice rink. __________________ Peanut Customs - Custom Skate-building for the Derby World! peanutcustoms@gmail.com

February 12th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#10
G. No-Evil Puget Sound Outcast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 666	MAT TAPE Wrestling mat tape is what we use. It is perfect for any floor. And it sticks good and easy to come up with no mess. We left ours down semi-permanently to use for practice also. Then on bout day we use small line with clear packing tape to hold it down. (packing tape because it is cheaper than using more mat tape) OK if you need more info LMK Geno

February 13th, 2008, 02:51 PM	#11
Spartan .45 Magnum Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 898	Thanks for the input everyone, we have a practice tonight and I will tell them what I have been told here. __________________ Riedell 695, Roll Line Driver, USA Hyper Cannibals, Fafnir bearings Sure-Grip: No, its not all in your head, they really do hate you. EuroPuggle Real Estate Evaluator - Puggles International

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