diff --git a/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects_vr.dm b/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects_vr.dm
index 916968c3587..5ae4a2154d9 100644
--- a/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects_vr.dm
+++ b/code/modules/holodeck/HolodeckObjects_vr.dm
@@ -3,4 +3,5 @@
 	desc = "This slick flesh ripples and squishes under your touch"
 	icon = 'icons/turf/stomach_vr.dmi'
 	icon_state = "flesh_floor"
-	initial_flooring = /decl/flooring/flesh
+   	base_icon_state = "flesh_floor"
+	initial_flooring = null