We have carpet, no padding (commercial) which is good. I have been to lodges that need to put wood next to the rods so they are audible when they are grounded. As for the design, we had planned to cut out the carpet and install 8x8 tiles in the pattern, also buy or make a cover for the light above to have a star shape to illuminate the floor. Since the economy is a little tight right now, we shelved the project til next year.Do you have carpet, wood, tile? Is it in a checkered pattern?
Did you, which one? Was it for my Brother? I know we had a few new people there.Ours is carpeted with the Eastern Star in the center. I've been to Jason's Lodge to see an EA degree recently, and they have a very nice Lodge!