Chris, any period appearance polypropylene runner should work. I would check the backing material to ensure it is not rough, if it is then a layer of 1/8 " untreated felt should provide enough padding and protection. Check under the runner periodically when undertaking your scheduled maintenance to ensure all is well and it is not a hiding place for insects. Also ensure that dirt and grit is removed promply as this will work as an abrasive between the layers. James Engelbert Conservation Services Alberta Community Development Historic Sites -----Original Message----- From: Chris Godbold [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 6:58 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: historic rugs and floors Thanks to all those who responded to my question about protecting antique rugs in historic houses. You were a big help. Now, a follow-up question: Do you know of any suppliers of museum quality runners to place over the rugs? Any leads would be helpful. Thanks again, Chris Godbold Assistant Curator Heritage Farmstead Museum Plano, TX www.heritagefarmstead.org _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).