The aggressive adhesive on double faced tape is what makes it so effective for holding carpet temporarily in place. It is a trade show staple, and conference and convention centers couldn’t get through the day without it. Most of these facilities have tile or concrete floors, so the tape can be removed without floor damage […]
Trade show floor space is at a premium and show producers and your neighbors will make sure that you don’t stray into their territory. Here’s a quick tip to make sure that your booth fits exactly into its allotted space. Before setting up the booth, use printed paper measuring tape to lay out exact dimensions […]
Sometimes it is all but impossible to arrive at a trade show at the same time your exhibit materials do. Most venues are equipped to receive and store your booth, but at a cost. Before making arrangements for your trade show materials to be shipped, be sure to inquire about the costs charged for receiving, […]
Trade show booths suffer a lot of wear and tear in transit, and it is not unusual for something to be damaged before the show is opened. Lots of trade shows prevent painting of any sort on the show floor, and even if painting is possible, you may find yourself dealing with lots of union […]
Pro Tapes and Specialties has a new line of paper tapes that make creating color coded labels a breeze. This coated kraft paper tape comes in 11 colors, can be written on with a Sharpie Marker and has an adhesive that leaves no sticky residue. Pro Artist Tape is hand tearable and has a “repositionable […]
While the bulk of double faced carpet tape is used for temporary installations in exhibition halls, it has lots of uses around the house too. Holding a rug or runner in place, keeping an outdoor carpet where you want it and “re-gluing” a loose tile are just three possible in home uses. Click here for […]
Getting your trade show materials actually delivered to the location where you will set up your display may be the toughest part of having a trade show presence. Here are a few tips to insure that your materials arrive when and where they are needed. Make sure that the shipper you use allows for package […]
Double faced carpet tape has a vinyl liner applied to one side so that the tape won’t stick to itself so that you can’t get it off the roll. When using this tape, you should tear it instead of cutting with a knife or scissors. The tearing crates a ragged edge on the liner which […]
Expos and trade shows all over the Northeast are being cancelled in the face of Hurricane Sandy. Events cancelled or re-scheduled include ISC East […]
Large convention and conference centers may receive thousands of items related to a single show and they have to keep them all separate and get them to the correct exhibit area. Before your exhibit ships, make sure that anyone with on-site responsibilities has a piece count of everything that is being shipped and a piece […]