A:Answer If you’re running the Ethernet cable across a floor, I would use a low-profile, rubberized cable raceway/floor cord cover, not just tape or a plastic strip.
For your home theater setup, look for:
* Wide enough for 1 Cat6/Cat6A cable
* Low-profile so you don’t trip
* Heavy-duty rubber or PVC
* Non-slip bottom
* Preferably a center channel so the cable isn’t crushed
* If you’re crossing a doorway, use a floor-rated threshold/ramp style
If the cable will eventually be installed permanently, I’d rather run it inside the wall, ceiling, baseboard, or conduit than leave it on the floor.