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title: Lok-Lift Dry Adhesive vs. Double-Sided Tape for Event Flooring
description: Which adhesive is best for your event flooring installation - Lok-Lift or a double-sided tape? In this article, we compare...
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# [Lok-Lift Dry Adhesive vs. Double-Sided Tape for Event Flooring](https://www.otitech.com/blog/lok-lift-vs-double-sided-tape-for-event-flooring)

 Written by [Sean McDermott](https://www.otitech.com/blog/author/sean-mcdermott) | Jun 27, 2017 12:00:00 PM

Whenever an event flooring contractor comes to us, they almost always have the same question - which adhesive should they use to hold their event flooring securely so it doesn’t wrinkle, ripple, or gap throughout the event.

Dry adhesives like double-sided tape and Lok-Lift are two options that can be very effective, and there are advantages to each. Let’s go over them below.

## Double-Sided Tape for Event Flooring

Double-sided tape is often an attractive option for customers because it is so inexpensive, costing as low as $2.50 for a 75-foot roll.

It’s a very aggressive adhesive, which can be both an advantage and a disadvantage because it will almost certainly keep your event flooring in place, but can also leave heavy residue and possibly harm the floor or subfloor underneath your installation.

Another problem is that it doesn’t provide full coverage, so wrinkling and buckling can occur as more and more people walk across the flooring.

## Lok-Lift Pressure Sensitive Adhesive for Event Flooring

Lok-Lift is a releasable dry adhesive system that comes in two strengths. The first is more aggressive, designed for very heavy traffic installations, and the second is a lighter version, ideal for situations where you need a secure hold but want ensure the floor or subfloor beneath your installation is protected.

It provides four major advantages:

The downside is that it is more expensive than double-sided tape, costing 33 cents per square foot.

## Which Adhesive is Best for Your Event Installation?

Every situation is unique, so there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. If you have questions about the adhesive that’s best for your event or exhibition flooring, please [contact one of our product specialists](https://www.otitech.com/contact).

## Learn More:

- [The Cost of Lok-Lift and Other Floor Adhesives](https://www.otitech.com/blog/the-cost-of-lok-lift%C2%AE-or-other-floor-adhesives)
- [How to Install Lok-Lift®](https://www.otitech.com/blog/how-to-install-lok-lift)
- [The Problems with Laying Event Flooring Over Carpet](https://www.otitech.com/blog/problems-with-event-flooring-over-carpet)
- [How to Estimate the Cost of Event Flooring](https://www.otitech.com/blog/how-to-estimate-cost-of-event-flooring)

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