Stage tape products
Explore our range of professional grades perfect for the theatrical and entertainment industry. Whether you are in need of 19mm insulating LX tape, high-performance gaffer tapes for use on stage and screen, premium dance floor tapes for your need for performance or specialist tapes, heat-resistant and spike tapes.
Trade Pricing on Professional PVC, Gaffer and specialist tapes
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Types & uses of professional Stage Tapes
At Stage Depot we offer a wide range of professional tapes that each serve their own purpose, which is often why stage productions will use a wide combination of tapes, each for different jobs. In our table below we offer the benefits for each of the tapes available via our website.
| Tape Type | Primary uses | Key Characteristic | Shop products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffer Tape | Secure cables, create temporary set repairs, bundle equipment, labelling. | High strength, cloth-backed, hand-tearable. | Explore our range of gaffer tapes. |
| Electrical PVC (LX) | Cable insulation, colour-coding | Flame-retardant, flexible, hand- tearable | Shop Premium LX tapes |
| Dance Floor Tape | Joining vinyl seams, securing performance floors | Low-residue, high-tack, matches vinyl finishes | Shop PVC Dance floor tapes |
| Fluorescent | Stage marking (spiking), glow-in-the-dark cues | High visibility, UV reactive, temporary | Shop our range of fluorescent tapes. Or Our mini fluorescent gaffer stacks. |
Electrical PVC & LX tapes
Looking for standard insulation or cable-coding tapes? Our range of high-performance premium electrical PVC (commonly referred to as LX tape) is ideal for everyday use. Whether you are in need of tape for cable management, identifying, or insulation needs. We stock a wide range of professional tapes from us, Stage Depot, Advance & LeMark, in multiple widths. Explore our range of PVC & LX tapes.
Gaffer Tapes
The industry standard for securing cable management, rigging and temporary stage repairs. Our range of professional-grade gaffer tapes features a durable, cloth backing that tears cleanly by hand but holds excellently under demanding conditions. Engineered specifically for use in live events, TV and film sets, these high-tack tapes are designed to peel away cleanly without leaving any sticky residue on floors, trussing and more, with options available in either non-reflective matt or gloss finishes. Shop our range of professional gaffer tapes.
Fluorescent Tapes
Widely used across theatres and stage performances, fluorescent tapes are an essential tool for creating discrete markings (spiking) across stages for marking prop and performer positions not visible to the audience. Available in a range of roll sizes from mini 12mm gaffer sets to 24mm and 48mm, too. Explore our range of fluorescent gaffer tapes.
Specialist tapes
These tapes offer less generic features and are specialised to one specific job, from creating tape-based cable covers and tapes that assist with anti-slip properties to black masking foil tapes perfect for blocking light spill, preventing unwanted reflections and shaping light beams while being heat resistant. Shop our range of specialist stage tapes.
Professional theatrical tape FAQs
Q: What are the most commonly used tapes on stage?
The main tapes that are most commonly used on stage are gaffer tapes for securing cable and temporarily repairing sets and props. PVC (LX) tapes for colour-coding and insulating cables and dance floor tapes for securing edges and seams of dance floors.
Q: How do I choose between Gaffer tape and PVC tape?
Choosing between tapes will massively depend on your requirements. If you are looking to insulate cables, coil or wrap cables and colour-code and mark them to differentiate between power, data and audio, then PVC LX tapes will be the best for this situation.
If you want to stick cables down or hold the weight of them, then gaffer tape is best suited for this application.
Q: Will these tapes permanently damage my floor?
To protect floors, choose a low- or non-residue tape like either gaffer or dance floor tapes for the top surfaces depending on the specific floor type.
If you are looking to install dance or conference floors again, choosing low-residue double-sided tapes is best suited for this application.
If you want to stick cables down or hold the weight of them, then gaffer tape is best suited for this application.
If you are looking to install dance or conference floors again, choosing low-residue double-sided tapes is best suited for this application.
Why choose Stage Depot for professional theatrical tapes?
At Stage Depot we offer an excellent selection of premium high-performance tapes perfect for use on stage by lighting technicians, stage managers and crew or production crews. All stocked within our Bristol warehouse, we can offer fast next-day deliveries to London and across the UK to meet the demands of your tours or current or upcoming projects with a range of others, including free delivery on all orders over £45.
Have a question about one of our tapes or be looking to apply for a trade account for competitive pricing. Get in touch with one of the team to discuss.