Repair tired staging deck platforms

Repair tired staging deck platforms

We are often asked if its possible to repair staging and refurbish deck platforms that are either tired, or just really old, to save from throwing them away.

In some cases the answer if yes. Its always possible to re-carpet decks with fresh carpet, when its become torn, frayed or is coming away from the plywood on the deck surface.

poorly made deck platforms
A poorly made deck platform import, made of layers of plywood. Very heavy deck too.

However you’ll notice the following things tend to re-occur with most deck platforms: the locks can get stuck, or the Allen key hole gets rounded off, the locking cleats on the deck sides fail, and in some cases the decks get locked together.

You can view our online YouTube channel to see how to make good some of these fixes, for inferior manufactured staging decks.

If you wish to trade in your old tired staging against a new Next Generation one available here on Portable Stage website, then drop us a line and we can help.

Did you know? If you have old stage deck platforms, its highly likely the locks are the only thing stopping you from using them. Instead of repairing the staging, you can purchase our NexGen riser, which don’t require locks, making your staging decks usable once more. Drop us a line and we can explain further. Keep and eye on our staging video channel, as we will be film a tutorial on this very soon.

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Comments (65)

  • Tomas Holder Reply

    Good Job portable stage, it great to see how easy it is to repair my staging

    26th October 2016 at 10:01 pm
  • Kay Huff Reply

    Can you do a video on repairing stage platforms please

    26th October 2016 at 10:04 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      We will be adding further staging videos to the portable stage website shortly. Some of which show how to repaid older design deck platforms. Please check back soon.

      27th October 2016 at 12:38 pm
  • Rony Reply

    Can you do a video on repairing stage platforms please ?

    27th October 2016 at 7:37 am
  • william Reply

    Nexgen stage decks and risers, can I buy those online

    28th October 2016 at 4:26 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      Yes, but at present we are fulfilling Nexgen staging orders for mid December, so please use the quick quote form to obtain a staging quotation.

      28th October 2016 at 5:12 pm
  • leo Reply

    The nexgen risers you speak of, they sound fantastic, when are they available

    28th October 2016 at 4:29 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      They are available from mid December

      28th October 2016 at 5:12 pm
  • jhon Reply

    Will I be able to get the pins out of revostage risers too?

    28th October 2016 at 4:32 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      Not the old revostage riser version as the pins are push fitted. The newer version however is a screw pin and with a bit of manipulation you should be able to get it out, to replace the aluminium poles.

      28th October 2016 at 5:14 pm
  • jheek Reply

    How do I order the staging parts I need to carry out this repair

    28th October 2016 at 4:34 pm
  • jackey Reply

    Can you do a video on repairing stage platforms please

    28th October 2016 at 4:36 pm
  • jackson Reply

    I bought some risers 5 years ago, and the parts are alittle different, can you help me work out which staging I have

    28th October 2016 at 4:43 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      Yes, please email us a few pictures of your staging risers and decks and we can ID them for you, and advise.

      28th October 2016 at 5:14 pm
  • mostoji Reply

    Thank you for the gret stage video, good advice and really clear

    28th October 2016 at 4:45 pm
  • Kevin B Lewis Reply

    Will I be able to get the pins out of revostage risers too?

    30th October 2016 at 7:08 pm
  • Peter Franklin Reply

    The nexgen risers you speak of, they sound fantastic, when are they available

    30th October 2016 at 7:59 pm
  • Mary Helman Reply

    Nexgen stage decks and risers, can I buy those online

    30th October 2016 at 8:02 pm
  • Leonard Hunt Reply

    Good Job portable stage, it great to see how easy it is to repair my staging

    30th October 2016 at 8:04 pm
  • Alma P. Holmes Reply

    Thank you for the gret stage video, good advice and really clear

    30th October 2016 at 8:05 pm
  • Eula K. Jacobs Reply

    Are revostage and nexgen the same

    30th October 2016 at 8:06 pm
  • Linda J. Jackson Reply

    Do these parts fit intellistage staging too

    30th October 2016 at 8:07 pm
  • Ann T Medina Reply

    Wow, that’s a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. Thanks portable stage

    30th October 2016 at 8:08 pm
  • Margaret H. Williams Reply

    Big thanks for the staging repair advice, good video

    30th October 2016 at 8:09 pm
  • Bertha L. Fraser Reply

    What weight are the 1x1m deck platforms?

    31st October 2016 at 7:15 pm
  • Jennifer L. Morin Reply

    Our choir uses 1000 x 520mm deck platforms, should we upgrade to NexGen if they last so long?

    31st October 2016 at 7:17 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      Please contact us about your options.

      1st November 2016 at 5:28 pm
  • Geneva C. Thompson Reply

    What are the advantages of having 1x1m instead of the 2x1m

    31st October 2016 at 7:19 pm
  • Tonia W. Thibodeau Reply

    Is the NexGen staging system made in the UK?

    31st October 2016 at 7:19 pm
  • Paul E. Crowder Reply

    You talk about adjust the height of the risers in your staging repair video, can you give more detail on how the NexGen risers do that?

    31st October 2016 at 7:20 pm
  • Janet Justice Reply

    Do you supply storage equipment, like trolley and flight cases for our staging?

    31st October 2016 at 7:21 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      Yes, all stage storage equipment is listed in the portable stage online shop.

      1st November 2016 at 5:29 pm
  • Amanda Stewart Reply

    Do you supply storage equipment, like trolley and flight cases for our staging?

    1st November 2016 at 6:17 pm
  • Michael Reply

    What weight are the 1x1m deck platforms?

    1st November 2016 at 6:23 pm
  • Laura R. Newman Reply

    Thank you for the gret stage video, good advice and really clear

    2nd November 2016 at 5:45 pm
  • Frances P. Rollins Reply

    I bought some risers last year from Revostage, the parts are a little different, can you help me work out which ones I need to replace

    2nd November 2016 at 5:47 pm
  • Stacy K. Parham Reply

    Brilliant staging video

    2nd November 2016 at 5:48 pm
  • Josephine K. Talbert Reply

    That’s pretty clear and easy to repair. Thanks

    2nd November 2016 at 5:49 pm
  • William R. Pierce Reply

    Can you do a video on repairing stage platforms please

    2nd November 2016 at 5:50 pm
  • Marilyn A. Hunt Reply

    Can I order the staging parts by phone , I need to carry out this repair

    2nd November 2016 at 5:50 pm
  • Bernadine Thorn Reply

    The nexgen risers you speak of, they sound fantastic, when are they available

    2nd November 2016 at 5:52 pm
  • Dionne M. Martin Reply

    Nexgen stage decks and risers, can I buy those online

    2nd November 2016 at 5:53 pm
  • Barbara H. Rogers Reply

    Great Job portable stage, it great to see how easy it is to repair my staging

    2nd November 2016 at 5:55 pm
  • Emily C. Wagner Reply

    Can portable staging be used with height restrictions?

    9th November 2016 at 7:50 pm
  • James B. Collier Reply

    How do choir configurations lock together?

    9th November 2016 at 7:51 pm
  • Evelyn L. Buckles Reply

    We have a new Church we would like a portable staging but it has a cobbled floor, can you help?

    9th November 2016 at 7:52 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      There are only two real options for you. Place leveling mats in the area prior to placing the staging down, or have a bespoke joiner make a stage to suit.
      NexGen staging is designed for level floors, there is up to 4mm height adjustment possible, BUT, its likely that wouldn’t be enough to take out the un-evenness of the cobbles. Sorry.

      10th November 2016 at 5:58 pm
  • Thomas J. Motley Reply

    We need a new portable stage, please send a price list.

    9th November 2016 at 7:55 pm
  • Josefina A. William Reply

    Is Nexgen portable staging strong enough to take a piano?

    9th November 2016 at 7:56 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      Yes, but you’ll need metal plates under the piano legs to increase the area of the point load. We can arrange those for you.

      10th November 2016 at 6:00 pm
  • Laura J. Martin Reply

    Portable staging comes in different heights but can we have our own bespoke height?

    9th November 2016 at 7:57 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      Yes, we can make any height platform upto 1200mm but, there are bespoke tooling costs. Drop us a line about bespoke portable staging.

      10th November 2016 at 6:01 pm
  • Sandra J. Casarez Reply

    Can we connect safety rails to your portable staging?

    9th November 2016 at 7:58 pm
  • Helen J. Titus Reply

    Will NexGen portable staging fit in our car boot?

    9th November 2016 at 8:00 pm
    • PortStage Reply

      Yes, assuming you have a family car size. The width is 1000mm at the max, so just check your car first before ordering. Most cars can accept that width even if you have to angle them or put the back seats down. Thats the beauty of NexGen portable staging. it stores and transports in such a small space.

      10th November 2016 at 6:05 pm
  • Kenneth L. Ray Reply

    What storage trolley should we use for your portable staging?

    9th November 2016 at 8:01 pm
  • Jermaine R. Witt Reply

    Can you send us some more portable staging pictures?

    9th November 2016 at 8:02 pm
  • George J. Tuttle Reply

    Is the dolly trolley ok for use for our portable staging?

    10th November 2016 at 4:52 pm
  • Ryan N. Ortiz Reply

    Can we connect safety rails to your portable staging?

    10th November 2016 at 4:54 pm
  • Charles B. Ashley Reply

    Portable staging comes in different heights but can we have our own bespoke height?

    10th November 2016 at 4:55 pm
  • Phillis B. Hamblen Reply

    Is Nexgen portable staging strong enough to take a piano?

    10th November 2016 at 4:56 pm
  • Jonathan P. Robbins Reply

    We need a new portable stage, please send a price list.

    10th November 2016 at 4:57 pm
  • Harry V. McClure Reply

    We have a new village hall being built and would like a portable staging quotation, can you help?

    10th November 2016 at 5:01 pm
  • Carol C. Pierce Reply

    How must adjustment to the height of the portable staging risers can be allowed?

    10th November 2016 at 5:07 pm

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