diff --git a/src/as/com/threerings/parlor/game/client/FlexGameConfigurator.as b/src/as/com/threerings/parlor/game/client/FlexGameConfigurator.as
index eb78b6ea..47cd96d4 100644
--- a/src/as/com/threerings/parlor/game/client/FlexGameConfigurator.as
+++ b/src/as/com/threerings/parlor/game/client/FlexGameConfigurator.as
@@ -45,9 +45,6 @@ public /*abstract*/ class FlexGameConfigurator extends GameConfigurator
      */
     public function getContainer () :Container
     {
-        // mimic the style of the seats grid for consistency
-        _tile.width = 475;
-        _tile.styleName = "seatsGrid";
         return _tile;
     }