Quick answer: You do not always need flooring under a marquee. On a flat, firm, dry lawn for a short daytime event, grass can be fine. Flooring is worth it for seated dinners, dancing, uneven or soft ground and any event where rain is possible. Our options include integrated Premium Timber or Whitewash Timber flooring, Pro Floor and Black Plank & Ply.
A marquee gives you a roof. Flooring gives you a proper room. Whether you need it depends on your ground, your event and the weather. Here is how to decide and which marquee flooring suits which job.
When you can skip flooring
Grass can work well under a marquee when:
- the lawn is flat, firm and well drained
- the event is short or mostly standing
- the forecast is dry
- guests are in casual footwear
Mow the lawn a day or two before and avoid watering it the night before the event.
When flooring is worth it
Flooring makes a clear difference when:
- The ground is uneven or soft. A level floor keeps tables steady and chairs from sinking.
- Rain is possible. Brisbane storms can soak a lawn quickly. A floor keeps shoes dry even when the grass is wet.
- You are hosting a seated dinner. Tables and chairs sit level and guests can move easily.
- There will be dancing. Grass is hard to dance on, especially in heels.
- The event is formal. A finished floor makes a marquee feel like a venue.
- The marquee is up for several days. A floor protects both guests and the lawn.
Your marquee flooring options
Premium Timber and Premium Whitewash Timber flooring
Our Premium Timber Flooring is built by us with the marquee integrated into it. It features a sub-steel frame laid with timber flooring panels. The Premium Whitewash Timber option gives a lighter finish. Both are available as add-ons for our structure marquees. Choose them in the Add-Ons section of your structure marquee when you book.
This is the most polished option for weddings, formal dinners and milestone celebrations.
Pro Floor
Pro Floor is a lightweight yet heavy-duty flooring solution suited to events and high foot traffic. It comes in black and is hired by the square metre. It is available for both structure marquees and pagoda marquees.
Black Plank & Ply
Black Plank & Ply gives you a sleek black surface that suits evening events and dance floors. Sizes are 3.6m x 3.6m, 4.8m x 4.8m and 6m x 6m. Custom sizes are also available. Our team installs it for you.
Other options
Our event flooring range also includes artificial turf, carpet tiles and aisle runners. Aisle runners are a lovely touch for a ceremony.
Comparing the options
| Premium / Whitewash Timber | Pro Floor | Black Plank & Ply | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finish | Timber or whitewash timber | Black | Black |
| How it is hired | Add-on sized to the structure marquee | By the square metre | Set sizes or custom |
| Suits | Formal dinners, weddings | Busy events, high foot traffic | Dance floors, evening events |
| Marquee type | Structure marquees | Structure and pagoda marquees | Under or beside a marquee |
Think about the season
Brisbane’s warmer months bring heat, humidity and the chance of a sudden storm. A lawn that is firm in the morning can be soft by evening after a downpour. If your event falls in spring or summer, flooring is a sensible safeguard even when the forecast looks clear. In the cooler, drier months a firm lawn is more likely to hold up on its own. Either way, a floor gives you one less thing to worry about on the day.
Flooring and dance floors
You can floor the whole marquee or just add a dance floor. Many hosts do both: a base floor for the dining area plus a dance floor near the music. Outdoor timber dance floors suit grass and come in sizes from 6m x 3m to 8m x 9m. Indoor dance floors suit hard, level surfaces. Our team installs both. For help choosing a dance floor type and size read our dance floor hire guide.
Check your site before you book
- Slope: tell us about any slope when you enquire. Floors need a suitable base.
- Surface: let us know if the marquee is going on grass, concrete, pavers or decking. Hard surfaces where pegs cannot go need a weighted marquee install.
- Access: note gate widths, steps and long carries. If equipment needs to go into a backyard, Extended Carry & Access may apply.
- Size: match the floor to the marquee. Our guide to what size marquee you need can help or you can work out your marquee size in a minute.
Photos of the site help us plan. We may ask for them when we confirm your booking.
Plan the details
- Delivery: our standard fee shows in your cart as Delivery & Collection (incl. tolls). See our delivery information.
- More ideas: see backyard party hire or wedding hire.
- Booking: check live availability on any product page. You can book online 24/7.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need flooring for a marquee on grass?
Not always. A flat, firm, dry lawn can be fine for a short event. Flooring is worth it for seated dinners, dancing, uneven ground or if rain is possible.
What is the best flooring for a wedding marquee?
Premium Timber or Premium Whitewash Timber flooring gives the most polished finish. It is built with the marquee integrated into it.
Can I add flooring to a pagoda marquee?
Yes. Pro Floor is available as an add-on for our pagoda marquees.
Does flooring help if it rains?
Yes. A floor keeps guests off wet grass and gives tables and chairs a steady, level surface.
Ready to floor your marquee? Check live availability on any product page or send us an enquiry.
