The last day of a trade show is the time when the clock watchers rule. Every exhibitor is counting the minutes until they can get out of the hall. Savvy presenters know that this is when some of the best deals get made. Serious attendees know that they can get more time, one on one, […]
It’s pretty much impossible to complete a trade show booth installation without gaffers tape. Gaffers tape is the only product approved by most convention centers for temporarily securing cables to the floor, and you will find it in all sorts of uses on the trade show floor. GFR Tape, a new utility grade gaffers tape, […]
It is all but inevitable that through transit, set up and use over several days that your trade show exhibit will suffer some dings and bangs. You know that keeping it looking fresh and sharp is important for maintaining your image. You also know that you spend a lot of money on it and it […]
Using duct tape on a trade show floor and not completely cleaning up the adhesive residue when you are finished can start the process of a very strange sort of archaeology. Every event, every footstep, every pass of a hand truck wheel, will leave a little something behind. Before long, a sticky stripe running across […]
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 […]
If getting your exhibit and trade show materials to the expo site involves working with a trucking company, these tips might help prevent your materials from being missing in action. Carry hard copies of all documents related to shipping, as well as uploading scanned copies to your phone. Keep a record of all tracking and […]
Double faced carpet tape has an extra aggressive adhesive. That’s how it manages to stand up to heavy foot traffic without slipping. When it’s time to remove the carpet, and the tape, this extra stickiness can lead to damage on floors and other painted surfaces. When taking up the tape, pull it up gently, at […]
Double sided carpet tape needs an especially aggressive adhesive, and these are the adhesives most likely to leave residue. They are designed to hold tightly and not give side to side when exposed to lots of foot traffic. Constant application of heavy foot traffic can cause the adhesive to bond to the floor in a […]
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 […]
