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Sarah
Just Said Yes March 2022

Area rugs as a dancefloor on uneven pavers?

Sarah, on July 13, 2021 at 4:13 PM Posted in Planning 0 4

Hello Brides!

I'm planning an outdoor wedding at a beautiful historical venue. The space that we booked is almost entirely constructed of hand-carved cement, even the pavers. I reached out to the rental company about the possibility of renting a dancefloor (they are the only company I am allowed to use at the venue) and they said that they don't recommend it. The pavers are apparently too uneven to use a dancefloor with, and they said that when they've done so in the past it simply became a tripping hazard. I'm happy about saving money on not renting a dancefloor, but I still want to try and even surface so that it can be friendlier to dancing. I'm considering using a large rug to cover the area, smoothing it out and defining the space.

Has anyone used, or experienced, a rug in a situation like this before? Did you use a plastic woven outdoor rug, or something else that was flat-woven? Any recommendations that would prevent the rugs from moving? I don't think we would be able to tape it down, as it might damage the historical pavers. Maybe a rug mat would be enough, but I'm not sure.

An image of the floor is attached for reference (they look more uneven in the photo, which is from a google 360). Thanks for your advice!


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Latest activity by AJ, on July 13, 2021 at 9:11 PM
  • Ashlee
    Super September 2022
    Ashlee ·
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    Did the venue or event company give any alternatives that have worked in the past? I don't know if I'd personally want an area rug just because people tend to spill drinks while dancing and that could cause additional fees for cleaning and there may still be some unevenness to it.

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    Trust their advice since they are experts. Even in everyday situations rugs do not make uneven flooring safer at all. Ask the dance floor company what their alternative is.
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  • Elizabeth
    Dedicated September 2021
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    I think an area rug might still be a tripping hazard. Does the rental company have a platform you can rent?

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  • AJ
    Super October 2022
    AJ ·
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    I don’t think an area rug would make it any less of a hazard and it’s way too pretty to cover up.
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