Thanks Sally for the advice . . . sounds most interesting, and I like
the "box"-edged look.  One problem, I have not shop to speak of, so I'd
have to paint, etc. in the same gallery, or outside if the weather's
nice (I told you it was a small place!).  Anyway, thanks again for the
tip . . . I've added it into my growing collection of "advice from
professionals" file.

Leee
>
> Our exhibit staff screwed 2 x (fill in the blank depending on area) into
> the walls and then hung painted plywood panels onto the 2bys.  The 2bys
> have a beveled top edge. The plywood panels have a corresponding 2by
> w/a beveled bottom edge glued on the back so the fit is secure (a few
> pieces of double stick tape on the bottom corners secures the panel for
> the length of the exhibit.) The panel can be removed to patch and repaint
> thereby not gassing everyone & thing out of the museum.  We've hung a
> variety of paintings/objects using this system including intro panels
> (it's easier to clean off the vinyl lettering and repaint in the shop.)
>
> BTW, the panels are edged so they look "boxy".
>
> Sally Baulch
> Texas Memorial Museum
>
> On Mon, 9 Oct 1995, Lee Langston-Harsn wrote:
>
> > Hi Stephen:
> >
> > Thanks for the great info on the walls . . . question: how long does the
> > glue process take to dry and out (off) gas?  I only am permitted to
> > close my gallery for a week (and it's the space in which we must prep as
> > well), so I need a fast-drying and off-gassing system.  Also, does the
> > carptetr-process (#2) you mentioned have an out-gas problem?  My cases
> > are enclosed with little filtration . . . makes me a little wary of the
> > carpet-method (tho I love the sound of it from a budget standpoint).
> > Can you offer any futher information or suggestions!  Thanks in advance.
> >
> > >
> > > My favorite substrate for gallery walls seeing lots of wear & tear is
> > > PLYWOOD.  Do not cover this with wall board or sheetrock, the stuff is too
>