SICO Cam-Lam: a dance floor for a gala or room changeover

Identification and use

Cam-Lam is a portable laminate dance floor laid over a suitable existing floor. It does not create an elevated stage or compensate for an unsuitable supporting surface. Identify Cam-Lam panels and trim before planning the installation.

Components and variants

Panel

Official nominal size: 4 × 4 ft, 0.75 in thick. Add perimeter trim to the overall footprint.

Connections

Cam-lock panel and trim connections; follow instructions 118801 Rev. G, including their assembly sequence.

Finish and handling

Laminate surface, matching perimeter pieces and a suitable transport caddy. Confirm references and supplied quantities.

Plan the show

For a room changing from conference to dinner and dancing, compare installing a dedicated dance area in advance with clearing and installing it between sessions. Check table positions, exits, storage and the time when the work area can be isolated.

A proposal can include panels and all perimeter pieces, transport, installation, inspection and dismantling, with lighting and sound coordinated separately. Start with the room and intended activity; the final floor size need not be known at the first inquiry.

A preinstalled area can avoid installation during the guest program but occupies room space throughout. A later installation releases that space earlier and requires an agreed work window. We can present both footprints and a task schedule; the chosen arrangement still needs the documented floor and perimeter checks.

Compare proposals using the same drawing: nominal panel area, outside dimensions with trim, installation position and the furniture to be moved. Ask the supplier to identify and count the matching perimeter pieces for the chosen arrangement. We can assess a smaller documented layout or moving tables if space is tight; omitting trim to make a larger dance floor fit is not an acceptable alternative.

Preparation before use

1. Review the existing floor, flatness, condition and transitions with the venue and supplier; do not assume carpet, grass or a tent makes the substrate suitable.
2. Identify panels, locks, trim and the supplied tool; follow the model’s illustrated assembly order.
3. Inspect the complete dry floor and its perimeter before opening, periodically during use and after use.
4. Plan cleaning and caddy storage using the exact maintenance instructions, away from the public changeover route.

Questions and solutions

• How much dance floor should we request?
• Can Cam-Lam replace an elevated platform?
• What if panels separate or a trim piece is missing?
• Can we use it outside or under a tent?
• Can we polish or wax it before the gala?
• What should a dance-floor and room-changeover proposal include?
• Can we keep the dance floor installed during the conference?
• Where should the DJ or band go in relation to the dance floor?

Manufacturer documentation

• SICO Cam-Lam — official product page (EN)
• Cam-Lam — operating instructions 118801 Rev. G (EN/ES)
• SICO Portable Dance Floors — information sheet R1 (EN)
• SICO — dance floor selection FAQ (EN)

Compare alternatives for this use

• SICO Starlight II Outdoor Portable Dance Floor

  For outdoor dancing, compare the documented outdoor model, base and operating conditions.

• SICO 1800 Series Stage

  If speakers need elevation, assess a separate stage and access arrangement.

Define the surface use before finalizing the dance floor

Tell us whether the program includes social dancing, a demonstration or choreography, expected footwear and any changes of use during the day. A laminate’s appearance does not establish suitability for every discipline. If the organizer requires a specific slip or impact response, request documentation for the exact finish before selecting Cam-Lam; compare another documented surface if that use cannot be justified.

Before the event, agree who checks dryness, locks and trim after each activity change and where removed material waits. A sample can help select appearance, but validates neither the installed assembly nor wet-floor use. Keep the complete trimmed footprint when comparing options; do not compensate for an unsuitable surface with wax, polishing or loose rugs.