If it is an acceptable solution, try putting modern runners over them and in the traffic areas, also keeps dust down, protects floors and can be considered disposable, easy to clean as well.
James Engelbert
Conservation Services
lberta Community Development
Historic Sites
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Godbold [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 7:11 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Visitor traffic, rugs, and wood floors
Dear fellow listers,
I work at an 1891 historic house (As I have said previously) and the large
rugs in the house all extend into the visitor walkways. Someone in the past
(before I came to work there) put down plastic covers that have little
cleats on the bottom to protect the rugs from wear and tear. These cleats
are damaging our wood floors and probably our rugs, too. So I have been
asked to research alternate means to cover the rugs and protect them from
the wear and tear of visitor traffic.I understand that it is best to keep
rugs where they cannot be walked on, but that may not be an option.
I have looked at the list archives and several conservation websites, but
didn't find much. So I am asking for your help, observations, experiences,
etc. Thanks in advance for your help!
Sincerely,
Chris Godbold
Assistant Curator
Heritage Farmstead Museum
Plano, TX 75075
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www.heritagefarmstead.org
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