At 01:55 AM 8/10/97 -0500, you wrote:
>Allison C. Reid wrote:
>> I'm the exhibit designer for the Museum of Mobile. My dilemma is whether
>> to use carpet in my core exhibit galleries or not. I would like any pros
>> or cons of such use.
>
>to add to the list:
>
>con: it's harder to move cases or heavy carts around on carpeting than it is
>on hard surfaces (how often will your core exhibit galleries change?
>how much traffic do they get with heavy carts by staff? by caterers?)
>
>con: static electricity from some carpets may annoy visitors getting "shocks"
>
>Ray
>***
>(trying to think of
>a "pro:" for balance
>but can't right now...)
>
Dear Allison:

Insects and other small critters are always on the lookout for carpeted
museum galleries and storage spaces.  Choose another flooring - carpet is
not worth the effort or the worry.  Cheers, Geri Thomas