Some office buildings use a self-healing wall covering that doesn't show the
results of cuts, nails, etc. I don't know what the material was but it
seemed to be a modern, malleable material with a slight texture. If you can
somehow get access to a facilities manager for such a building you might be
able to find out. Or maybe a really good interior decorator would know.

Nancy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Reynolds, Jennifer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 12:37 PM
Subject: Self-healing gallery walls


> Dear fellow-listers:
>
> We have two galleries that are used for frequently changing exhibits of
> artworks hung using screws, nails, and the like. At one point, the walls
> were painted, but the frequency of exhibits made constant repainting
> impractical (particularly since the galleries are also used as gathering
> places and can't be closed for more than a day or two). We then covered
the
> walls with neutral gray carpeting. This solution has not been satisfactory
> because of staining and spotting.
>
> We would welcome any suggestions, recommendations, anecdotes, or cautions
> about what we can do to create self-healing gallery walls that will
continue
> to look fresh.
>
> Jennifer Reynolds
> Media Specialist
> San Bernardino County Museum
> 2024 Orange Tree Lane
> Redlands, CA 92374
> Phone: 909.798.5048
> Fax: 909.748.7763
> e-mail: [log in to unmask]
> web: www.sbcountymuseum.org
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