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Shaggy rug Pet-friendly alternative to a shaggy rug for room acoustics?

Hi everyone,

I recently adopted a dog from an abusive background. While he is settling in, he has a habit of peeing on the stereo room shaggy rug, which means the rug has to go.

That rug did a fantastic job of softening the sound in my stereo room, making the high end sweet and non-harsh. Now that it is gone, the room is too reflective.

Are there any effective floor-based sound dampening solutions that are either pet-accident resistant or significantly easier to clean than a shaggy carpet? parquet maybe ? I am trying to tame first reflections without creating a hygiene nightmare.

Appreciate any suggestions?

triskadecaphobic
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kirkwallace
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@triskadecaphobic I can second the recommendation for rugpadusa.com . Great variety of options; high quality and really good customer service.

The Superior Lock 1/4” works well for us under a few Nepalese hand-knotted wool rugs; I suspect they would work well under the washable rugs that @tcutter listed and the combined effect should give you good acoustic results.

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ghdprentice
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If I got a carpet I would lay down and then roll up each listening session... will that would last less then a week before it was permanent. 

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dr-hooves
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Indian Cotton rug(s), buy then wash to soften, best there is in my opinion

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dekay
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I’d use a thick 100% cotton blanket that is easy to launder.

Maybe a waffle/thermal style.

Fold it up when not in use.

 

DeKay

erik_squires
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a good alternative is to treat the ceiling.  Of course, it doesn’t handle the floor bounce as well, but that’s a relatively narrow band.  Overall, you can compensate well this way. 

If your dog still manages to pee on it, you should enter him in a contest. 

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