TL;DR: For construction and renovation floor protection, match the film to the floor finish: low-tack, clean-removal film for polished surfaces (tile, stone, finished wood), and slightly higher tack only for textured carpet or uneven concrete subfloor protection. Always pick the adhesion to the surface being protected, not the subfloor beneath it — and confirm the removal window (days vs. weeks) against your project schedule.
Which floor protection film do I need for my renovation?
Contractors, fit-out companies and flooring installers ask us this constantly. The answer depends on what is underneath the film, how long it must stay on, and what traffic (foot, trolley, paint splatter, dust) it has to survive. Below we walk through the common floor finishes and the selection logic.
Tile, porcelain and polished stone
Glazed tile, polished porcelain, marble and granite are smooth, hard and easy to damage by scuffing, paint drips and dropped tools. Because the surface is smooth and non-porous, a low-tack film is sufficient for adhesion. The bigger risk is residue if the film is left on too long in sunlight or heat — so the removal window matters more than peel strength here. Apply after the tile / stone is fully set and clean, walk on it immediately, and plan removal before the film has baked under summer sun for an extended period.
Finished wood and engineered flooring
Lacquered or oiled timber floors are sensitive: they are softer than tile, and solvent-based floor finishes can interact with the adhesive. Use a low-to-medium tack film rated for finished wood, and avoid aggressive films designed for rough concrete. Test a small inconspicuous area first if the finish is oil-based or recently cured.
Carpet protection
Carpet is fibrous and rough, so the film needs a higher tack just to stay in place against foot traffic. The trade-off: too much tack risks tuft pull on removal. Carpet protection film is typically applied over newly laid or existing carpet during fit-out, painting and moving-in. Roll coverage (area per roll) is a real procurement question — measure your square meters and we will size the roll length to minimise joins, values to be confirmed with our factory.
Concrete subfloor and unfinished screed
Unfinished concrete is dusty and uneven. Protection film here is usually a temporary dust- and paint-barrier rather than a high-cling surface film. Medium tack works; the priority is tear resistance under foot and trolley traffic.
How do I calculate how much film I need?
Estimate the protected floor area in m² (or ft²), add 10–15% for overlap and wall edges, then divide by the usable area per roll. Tell us the roll width you prefer (common widths are listed on the product page) and your total area, and we will quote the number of rolls. Exact roll lengths and coverage are per spec sheet, to be confirmed with our factory.
Quick decision guide
| Scenario stage | Recommended adhesion grade | Removal window |
|---|---|---|
| Polished tile / porcelain / marble | Low tack | Days to a few weeks; remove before long UV exposure |
| Finished wood / engineered floor | Low–medium tack | Weeks; test on oiled finishes first |
| Carpet (new or existing) | Medium–high tack | Weeks; balance against tuft pull on removal |
| Concrete screed / unfinished subfloor | Medium tack | Weeks; prioritise tear resistance |
Adhesion grades are industry reference bands (low / medium / high) — exact g/25 mm values and removal windows are per the agreed spec sheet, to be confirmed with our factory.
Spec Sheet & Technical Data
Every protective-film roll we quote is backed by a written spec sheet. Before you ask “what values?”, note that the figures below are confirmed with our factory against your exact surface and process — we do not publish generic numbers that would mislead your procurement or QA team.
A typical spec sheet covers the following fields:
- Base material (e.g. PE / co-extruded adhesive) — values confirmed with our factory upon request
- Thickness (micron / mil; 1 mil = 25.4 µm) — values confirmed with our factory upon request
- Thickness tolerance — values confirmed with our factory upon request
- Adhesion to substrate, g/25 mm (90° peel) — values confirmed with our factory upon request
- UV resistance / outdoor exposure rating — values confirmed with our factory upon request
- Test methods: ASTM D3330 (peel adhesion) & ASTM G154 (UV exposure) referenced
Next Step
Send us your substrate, the expected on-site / in-factory duration, and the removal condition. We will recommend an adhesion grade and send free samples for a real peel test on your own material.
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