Location Floor Protection was created to replace the corrugated plastic sheeting that productions have relied on for years — with something safer, more practical and far less wasteful.
Location Floor Protection was established to address a straightforward problem: the floor protection used across the film and television industry was not fit for purpose.
After seeing the same issues repeated on production after production — slippery sheeting, constant waste, impractical materials that slow down location teams — William set out to build something that actually works in the real conditions of a busy shoot.
The result is a purpose-built reusable covering system, backed by a delivery and support service designed around the way productions operate. No generic products, no guesswork — just practical floor protection from a team that understands what location work demands.
Corrugated plastic sheeting has been the default floor covering on productions for years. It is cheap to buy, but the compromises are significant.
It tears under heavy use. It slides on polished surfaces. It has to be cut to size on site, taped down to stay put and torn up at the end of the shoot. The result is piles of single-use plastic waste after every job, an unsteady surface for crews working long hours, and a material that rarely does justice to the locations it is supposed to protect.
For location managers working with demanding property owners and tight production schedules, that is not good enough.
Location Floor Protection' floor covering was developed specifically for the conditions found on working film and television sets. It is not an off-the-shelf product repurposed from a warehouse or DIY application.
The mats are straightforward to roll out, simple to reposition and quick to remove. They grip the floor securely without extensive taping, absorb dirt and moisture at entry points, and hold up to repeated use across multiple productions.
When the shoot wraps, we collect, professionally clean and prepare them for the next job. The location is left exactly as it was found.
Every detail is chosen for performance in demanding production environments.
Dense, durable fibre that withstands heavy footfall and repeated professional cleaning.
Stays firmly in place on wood, tile, marble and carpet without relying on adhesive tape.
Engineered for repeated deployment. These mats are not a single-job product — they are working equipment.
Professionally cleaned between productions and returned in ready-to-deploy condition.
Practical advantages that show up on every shoot day.
No need to purchase and dispose of new floor covering for every location. Delivery and collection are built into the service — one supplier, one process, less admin.
We can provide a quote from specifications ahead of the shoot or advise on quantities with your location team. No surprises on the day.
A reusable system that replaces the cycle of buying, using and discarding plastic sheeting on every single production. Measurably less waste per shoot.
Stable underfoot across wood, tile, marble and carpet. The rubber-backed surface significantly reduces the risk of slips compared with loose plastic coverings.
The mats are tested to exceed standard surface flammability requirements — an important consideration for insured locations and production compliance.
Quicker to lay than cut-to-fit disposable sheeting, with far less taping. Even faster when we handle laydown and uplift ourselves.
Dense nylon fibre traps dirt and moisture at the point of entry, preventing it from being tracked deeper into the property throughout the day.
In rainy weather or exterior-to-interior transitions, the mats absorb moisture and protect floors from water damage caused by constant foot traffic.
Mats can be rolled back, moved to a different room and relaid without damage. Disposable sheeting rarely survives a second use.
Softens footstep noise on hard surfaces. For lighting-sensitive environments, beige mats may be available on request to reduce unwanted reflections.
Quick to roll up, quick to load. Less mess left behind and no skips to organise. The location is cleared faster, which is what every production wants.
A practical service designed around the realities of location work.
Delivery to Location
Laydown Through Access Routes
Coverage in High-Traffic Areas
On-Site Trailer Storage
Uplift & Collection at Wrap
Location Restored
Location Floor Protection handles delivery, positioning, storage and collection around the production schedule. Whether you need a straightforward drop-off or a full laydown-and-uplift service, we fit around the shoot.
A practical comparison based on what matters most on location.
| Feature | Location Floor Protection | Corrugated Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Reusable across productions | ✓ | ✕ |
| Anti-slip backing | ✓ | ✕ |
| Professional finish on location | ✓ | ✕ |
| Absorbs dirt and moisture | ✓ | ✕ |
| Quick to deploy without extensive taping | ✓ | ✕ |
| Survives repeated use | ✓ | ✕ |
| Collection service included | ✓ | ✕ |
| Optional laydown and uplift | ✓ | ✕ |
| Generates single-use waste | No | Yes |
We take a practical approach to sustainability — reducing waste through a reusable system rather than relying on disposable materials.