I’m tired of stepping on cords. It makes my feet hurt and it’s only a matter of time before I trip. I’ve already switched to wireless instrument system and in ear monitors but there are still a bunch of wires everywhere. So I’m thinking a rug will help with the cables I cant control. Will this be the solution or should I just be better about cable management? Anyone recommend a size?
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Well, a rug will definitely help tie that room together. 
And also help with the cable issue, sure.
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Funny you should say that. This is my 1st option for a rug. The 2nd is a tanned cowhide.
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We’re a two rug cover band.
One for the drummer (for the drool) and the other around the singer / keys / lead.
It does actually make things easier. Tucking cables under the rug vs taping them down. It’s probably 8’ x 5’. We got it from a thrift store. So maybe 10$?
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Isn’t that pretty much determined by how much floor space you want to cover?
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Yeah, probably. I’m still figuring things out though. A rug is extra, I don’t want to be too extra. I don’t want the drool puddle from the drummer to cross-contaminate to my rug either.
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Valid concern.
I have two 10x12 rugs with MOST of the cables ran underneath and then taped together and taped on the border. It works well. Hardwood floor underneath.
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It really ties the new set together.
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Rug matched to platform size, or platform built to match rug size?
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hahhahha i Love this, thread of the year
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I have been fighting the temptation to abuse the pun potential here for a long time. I am glad someone finally did.
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Me too! Everytime I see the title of this thread.
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Yeah, that’s how my childish brain works as well.
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It was supposed to be simple. I ordered the rug to match the board sizes, but the rug was a little smaller than advertised so I had to cut all boards down a couple inches. It turned out to be a much longer project than I wanted it to be. But I am happy with it now that it’s done.
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I agree
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