Rental LED Stage Floor: Cost, Load Rating and Planning

Quick answer

An indoor LED stage floor costs about US$1,601–US$2,812 per m² (US$149–US$261 per sq ft) for the EA500RF2 at P2.6–P1.56, and US$1,012–US$1,779 per m² for the larger EA-iFloor at P3.91–P2.5. A 5 × 4 m (16.4 × 13.1 ft) stage floor therefore costs about US$32,020 in EA500RF2 at P2.6 and US$42,880 at P1.86. LED floors cost more than LED walls because the cabinets must carry people and equipment, so plan from the load rating and the support structure first, then pitch, surface protection, service and cameras.

Sources used: EA500RF2 specs; EA500RF specs; EA-iFloor specs

The load rating applies only to a correctly assembled floor on its dedicated support structure; the venue’s subfloor and the intended activity still need checking.

LED floor price by model and pitch

Reference ex-factory prices from the EagerLED Aug 2026 price list, in USD, for the standard configuration; final pricing is subject to a formal quotation. They exclude the floor support structure, video processor, interactive sensors and media server, freight and installation. EagerLED also lists the EA500RF rental floor at more than 1,000 kg/m²; ask for its price for your configuration.

A 5 × 4 m stage floor

The 20 m² (215 sq ft) floor costs US$400–US$703 per EA500RF2 cabinet depending on pitch. EA-iFloor costs less per square metre at P3.91 and carries much heavier loads, but its cabinets weigh more than twice as much to handle. Both weights exclude the support structure.

Start with the load rating and support structure

For a live stage, load is the first decision. EagerLED rates the EA500RF2 above 800 kg/m² on its dedicated floor support structure, with the rating applying to a correctly assembled build. The EA-iFloor, a 500 × 1000 mm indoor floor display weighing 25 kg per cabinet, is listed at over 2,000 kg/m² with IP66 protection, and EA500RF at more than 1,000 kg/m². Choose by what will stand on the floor: performers and dancers, a band’s equipment, staging risers, vehicles at a product launch, or a crowd.

Put the required live load in kg/m² in the request, together with concentrated loads such as risers, flight cases or vehicle wheels. Ask for written confirmation of the support structure, the levelling method and the venue’s subfloor capacity. A cabinet rating does not approve the completed floor; the venue’s structural engineer does.

EA500RF2 cabinets are 500 × 500 × 78 mm die-cast aluminium units at 11.1 kg that join on the support structure in half-metre steps, with cabinet locks, support levelling, cable routing and a surface alignment check in EagerLED’s build guidance. A level, flush surface matters both for safety and for the image.

Match pixel pitch and refresh to the stage and cameras

EA500RF2 comes in five pitches from P1.52/P1.56 to P2.6. EagerLED places P1.52 and P1.86 for close-up content with fine detail, and P2.5 or P2.6 for larger floors seen from further back. A stage floor is usually seen from the audience at a distance and from above by cameras, so P2.5–P2.6 suits most stages; choose P1.86 for close-up camera shots or small floors with detailed content.

When the floor is filmed, refresh matters. EagerLED lists at least 3,480 Hz on every EA500RF2 pitch and 7,680 Hz on EA500RF. A datasheet figure does not show how a particular camera will behave, so run a test with the intended cameras, shutter speed and content; the LED video wall moiré camera test explains what to check. For a wider view of pitch, see the pixel pitch and viewing distance guide.

GOB surface, protection and front service

The EA500RF2 uses GOB, a protective resin layer over the LED modules, with a sealed rear cover; the front is rated IP54 and the rear IP43, for indoor use only. That reduces exposure to dust, splashes and direct contact, but it does not make the floor suitable for outdoor events; use an outdoor floor such as EA-OFloor for those. The IP31, IP54 and IP65 rating guide explains the ratings.

Brightness is low for a floor: 600 cd/m² for EA500RF2 and 1,200 cd/m² for EA-iFloor, which suits indoor stages where performers look down at it. Ask for the slip resistance of the surface and the approved cleaning method, and protect the floor with covers during load-in.

EA500RF2 modules lift off the display surface with a vacuum suction tool, so a failed module can be replaced without reaching under the floor. The 250 × 250 mm module footprint is shared across all five pitches, and spare modules cost US$73–US$148 depending on pitch. EA-iFloor spare modules cost US$53–US$89.

Interactive floors

EA500RF2 can be fitted with optional sensor chips that detect steps or touches and send real-time position data to compatible interactive content, for launches, museum exhibits, stages and brand activations. Decide before quoting whether interaction is needed, because it changes the cabinet specification, the media server and the content work. Ask who builds the interactive content and how it is tested.

Power and heat

EA-iFloor lists AC 100–240 V input, maximum power of no more than 800 W/m² and average of no more than 400 W/m², so a 20 m² floor needs up to about 16 kW and averages up to about 8 kW. Ask for the figures for the exact floor model and pitch, size the distribution from the maximum, and route cables so they do not create trip hazards around the floor.

Floor and wall together

Most stages pair an LED floor with an LED backdrop. Keep them on the same processor or synchronised processors so content runs across both, and match colour and brightness at commissioning. For the backdrop, see rental LED panel purchase cost; for hiring the whole package, the LED screen rental price guide.

Stage floor scenarios

Frequently asked questions

How much does an LED dance floor or stage floor cost?

About US$1,601–US$2,812 per m² for EA500RF2 and US$1,012–US$1,779 for EA-iFloor. A 5 × 4 m EA500RF2 floor costs about US$32,020 at P2.6 and US$42,880 at P1.86.

How much weight can an LED floor take?

EA500RF2 is rated above 800 kg/m², EA500RF above 1,000 kg/m² and EA-iFloor over 2,000 kg/m², each on its dedicated support structure.

What pixel pitch is best for an LED stage floor?

P2.5–P2.6 for most stages viewed from the audience; P1.86 for close-up camera shots or small detailed floors.

Can an LED floor be used outdoors?

Only an outdoor floor model. EA500RF2 is rated IP54 front and IP43 rear for indoor use; EA-OFloor is EagerLED’s outdoor floor screen.

How long does an LED stage floor take to build?

It depends on the area, the support structure and the crew. Half-metre EA500RF2 cabinets and a levelling support frame build in steps; ask the supplier for a build time for your exact floor and allow time for levelling and the alignment check.

Why are LED floors more expensive than LED walls?

The cabinets, surface and support structure must carry people and equipment safely, with a protective top layer and level, locking cabinets.

Share your stage plan, load requirements and camera positions to request a quote.