Dance Floors, Stages & Staging · Arlington, TX
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Dance Floor for a Wedding?
Family owned since 1959 · 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012
Quick Answer
A laminate dance floor rents from Moore Rental Service in Arlington, TX for $180 at 12′ x 12′, $281.25 at 15′ x 15′, $405 at 18′ x 18′ and $551.25 at 21′ x 21′. Biljax stage sections are $40 each and a raised platform stage is $80. Pick up at 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington, or ask about delivery. Call (817) 277-1141 to reserve.
- 12′ x 12′ Floor
- $180.00 • fits ~40 guests
- 15′ x 15′ Floor
- $281.25 • fits ~60 guests
- 18′ x 18′ Floor
- $405.00 • fits ~90 guests
- 21′ x 21′ Floor
- $551.25 • fits ~120 guests
Laminate dance floors in four sizes from 12′ x 12′ to 21′ x 21′, plus Biljax stage sections, a raised platform and a red carpet aisle runner for receptions, banquets and school programs across DFW.
How to Size a Dance Floor
The rule caterers and rental houses use is simple: about a third of your guests will be on the floor at any one time, and each dancing couple needs roughly nine square feet. Run those numbers and most weddings land smaller than the couple expects.
Working from Moore Rental Service's four sizes:
- 12′ x 12′ — $180. 144 square feet. Comfortable for a guest count around 40 to 50, or for a small reception where dancing is a moment rather than the main event.
- 15′ x 15′ — $281.25. 225 square feet. The middle choice, and the most commonly right one for a reception of 60 to 80.
- 18′ x 18′ — $405. 324 square feet. Suits 90 to 110 guests, or a younger crowd at any size, where a much higher share of the room actually dances.
- 21′ x 21′ — $551.25. 441 square feet. For 120 or more, or a reception built around a live band and a long dancing night.
Two honest cautions. A floor that is too large reads as empty and discourages people from stepping onto it, which is a worse outcome than a floor that feels a little crowded. And a floor sized for the full guest count is almost always oversized — grandparents and the bar crowd are not on it at the same time as everyone else.
Staging, Platforms and the Aisle Runner
Biljax stage section 4′ x 4′ — $40 / day
Height-adjustable from 4 inches to 24 inches. Sections lock together, so you build the stage you need — four sections make an 8′ x 8′ band riser, two make a head-table platform.
Raised platform stage 4′ x 8′ — $80 / day
A fixed 16-inch rise in a single larger piece. Fewer joints to set and level, which makes it the quicker option for a podium, a small ceremony platform or an awards presentation.
Red carpet aisle runner 4′ x 25′ — $49 / day
For a ceremony aisle, a gala entrance or a school awards night. Rolls out and rolls back up; pair it with stanchions and rope at $8 per stand and $8 per rope for a formal entrance.
White picket fence panels at $20 each and 8.5-foot bicycle barricades at $16 each are also available if you need to define the edge of an event space, mark a ceremony area or keep a crowd off a driveway.
Practical Notes on Floors and Stages
- The ground has to be flat and firm. Laminate dance floor panels lock together and need a level surface underneath. A slab, a hall floor or a tent on flat ground is fine; a lawn with a slope or soft spots is not, and the floor will rock at the joints.
- Indoors on carpet works. One of the most common reasons to rent a floor is a venue with carpet throughout. The laminate lays over it and gives dancers a hard surface.
- Allow setup time. A 12′ x 12′ floor goes down quickly. A 21′ x 21′ floor is 441 square feet of panels and takes two people a meaningful part of an afternoon — do not schedule it against the photographer's arrival.
- Stage sections need to be leveled deliberately. Adjustable legs are there to be used. On any surface that is not dead flat, set the height on every leg before you load the deck.
- Rates are quoted daily. For a Saturday reception, most customers pick up Friday and return Monday. Ask how the weekend is billed when you call — it is usually more favorable than three separate days.
- Delivery. A large dance floor is a lot of weight and a lot of panels. Ask about delivery rates for your city rather than assuming it fits in a pickup.
Equipment & Rental Rates
| Equipment | 4 Hour | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
DANCE FLOOR LAMINATE 12' X 12'
|
— | $180.00 | — |
DANCE FLOOR LAMINATE 15' X 15'
|
— | $281.25 | — |
DANCE FLOOR LAMINATE 18' X 18'
|
— | $405.00 | — |
DANCE FLOOR LAMINATE 21' X 21'
|
— | $551.25 | — |
STAGE SEC. 4'x4' BILJAX 4"-16"to24" TALL
|
— | $40.00 | $80.00 |
RAISED PLATFORM STAGE 4'X 8' 16"rise
|
— | $80.00 | $200.00 |
RED CARPET AISLE RUNNER 4' x 25'
|
— | $49.00 | $98.00 |
FENCE WHITE PICKET PANEL 6 FOOT
|
— | $20.00 | $60.00 |
FENCE BICYCLE BARRICADE 8.5 FOOT
|
— | $16.00 | $48.00 |
Rates shown are from the Moore Rental Service catalog and are subject to change. Tax, damage waiver and delivery are not included. Call (817) 277-1141 to confirm current pricing and availability.
Where We Rent: Arlington and the Surrounding DFW Cities
Moore Rental Service has operated from 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012 as a family-owned business since 1959. Customers pick up equipment here and put it to work across Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth, along with the surrounding Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
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How Renting From Moore Rental Service Works
Call and Reserve
Tell us what the job is, not just what machine you think you need. Call (817) 277-1141 and we will confirm availability and hold the equipment for your date.
Pick Up or Have It Delivered
Come by 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington, or ask about delivery. Every renter gets a full walkthrough of the controls, safe operation and shutdown before leaving.
Get the Job Done
Rent by the two-hour block, four-hour block, day or week, whichever fits the work. Questions mid-job? Call us — we would rather answer than have you guess.
Bring It Back
Return the equipment during store hours and you are done. No membership, no subscription, no long-term commitment.
Renting a Dance Floor in Arlington — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a dance floor rental cost?
At Moore Rental Service in Arlington, a laminate dance floor is $180 for 12′ x 12′, $281.25 for 15′ x 15′, $405 for 18′ x 18′ and $551.25 for 21′ x 21′. Rates are subject to change and exclude tax, damage waiver and delivery. Call (817) 277-1141 to confirm.
What size dance floor do I need for 100 guests?
Plan on about a third of your guests dancing at once, at roughly nine square feet per couple. For 100 guests that points to the 18′ x 18′ floor at 324 square feet. Go up to the 21′ x 21′ if you have a live band or a crowd that will dance heavily.
Can a dance floor be set up outside on grass?
Only on ground that is genuinely flat and firm. The panels lock together and rely on a level surface beneath them; on a slope or soft ground the joints will rock underfoot. A concrete slab, a hall floor, or a tent pitched on level ground all work well.
Can I put a dance floor over carpet?
Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons to rent one. Plenty of DFW venues are carpeted throughout, which is difficult to dance on. The laminate floor lays over the carpet and gives a proper hard surface.
How much does it cost to rent a stage?
Biljax 4′ x 4′ stage sections are $40 per day each and adjust from 4 to 24 inches in height, so you build the size you need. A fixed 4′ x 8′ raised platform with a 16-inch rise is $80 per day and is quicker to set because there are fewer joints to level.
How long does it take to set up a dance floor?
A 12′ x 12′ floor goes down quickly. The 21′ x 21′ is 441 square feet of interlocking panels and takes two people a serious chunk of an afternoon. Build the setup time into your schedule rather than stacking it against photography or catering arrival.
Do you deliver dance floors around the DFW area?
Delivery can be arranged, and for the larger floors it is usually the sensible choice given the weight and panel count. Moore Rental Service serves Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Fort Worth, Hurst, Euless, Bedford and North Richland Hills; ask for a delivery rate to your venue when you call.
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