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>From: John Martinson <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: carpeting stairs
>Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:40:49 -0600
>
>Marilynn,
>
>The building we had the rods in was a REconstructed historic building.
>However, even in
>our original homes, we had mats or such there to "protect" the orginal wood
>or stairs, etc.  IMHO, I would rather spend money on rods and drill a few
>holes, for example, than have to replace the original stairs because of
>wear
>and tear because we did not have a quality protective layer (carpets or
>mats) in place.
>
>The woven, pioneer or old looking runners up the stairs look very
>impressive, and the rods
>hold/held down the carpets well.  However, when it comes to clean
>them--that
>is a different story.  You have to remove the rods (or loosen them) to
>remove the carpets to clean. But in the
>end the time will save you lots of expense in repairs.
>
>I was also suggesting a quality professional runner/mat on the well
>traveled
>pathways throughout
>the historic homes.  They may not be "period" but I'm sure the public
>understands they are
>their to protect the home, and you can get a black or a dark color that
>blends with the
>style of the home.  Using woven runners wear and tear much, and lots of
>cleaning.....when
>you get thousands of peopel walking over them.  So you have to look at
>that.
>Maybe,
>putting down a modern-type runner up the stairs (even with rods) would look
>nice, too, and
>last longer and be safer for people going up and down the stairs.  You need
>to think of the
>visitors (if they trip on a loose end to a woven rung, etc.)
>
>Some of the professional mats are easily cleaned, takes lots of abuse but
>looks nice and
>may work for you if you didn't want to go with woven rugs.  We did have
>some
>mats down
>in our Visitor's Center, and the professional cleaners would come and
>replace them weekly
>or whenever they needed cleaning, replacement.  You may want to talk to
>such
>a business
>and they may have another way to place and hold such mats/rugs going
>up/down
>stairs...besides
>rods.
>
>Best,
>
>John Martinson
>http://www.geocities.com/jpmart1
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Marilynn Havelka" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 6:28 PM
>Subject: Re: carpeting stairs
>
>
> > John did you have to attach the rods to the stair - I am interested in
>the
>subject but do not want to attach anything to original building materials.
> >
> > John Martinson wrote:
> >
> > > We used woven/braided cotton carpet up the stairs, held in place with
>brass
> > > rods.
> > > Looked nice and the rods held the carpets in place.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "`Iolani Palace Curator's Office" <[log in to unmask]>
> > > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > > Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 4:14 PM
> > > Subject: carpeting stairs
> > >
> > > > Does anyone have experience with carpeting stairs in a historic
>house
> > > > museum? We are looking for something relatively inconspicuous that
>will
> > > > withstand high traffic but is not too bulky.
> > > >
> > > > The stairs are koa (rainforest hardwood) and were restored at great
> > > > expense a number of years ago. If at all possible, we would like to
>secure
> > > > the carpet while minimizing permanent damage to the stairs. Any
> > > > suggestions?
> > > >
> > > > Aimee Miura
> > > > Administrative Assistant
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