The cheapest is going to be low pile carpet albiet, not as beautiful as other floors such as wood.  Carpet will not show the wear and scuffs from exhibit changes and installations, as well as foot traffic.  It is quieter as well.  You should consult with a conservator on the off gassing of various materials concern, and how long different materials take to completely off gas any harmful fumes, as well as what adhesives not to use.

Bennett J. Siegel
Chief Preparator/Exhibit Designer
Teaching Artist
Delaware Art Museum
800 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE 19801

 
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thanks and have a great holiday!
Kristen S. Watts
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The Mint Museums
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From: Pamela Elbe [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 10:40 AM
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Subject: Flooring in collections storage area

I hope that some of you will be able to help me out.  We are looking at having the floors in our collections storage area replaced and I was wondering what sort of things I should be concerned about, as I have no experience in this area.  Do I need to worry about what type of flooring is installed, what type of glue is used, off-gassing, etc…?  Is there a certain type of floor and/or you would recommend?  Any help would be much appreciated—please reply off-list to [log in to unmask].  Thanks in advance!

 

Pamela Elbe

Collections Manager

National Museum of American Jewish Military History

1811 R St. NW, Washington DC 20009

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http://www.nmajmh.org

 

Don’t miss our new exhibition, Reconnaissance and Recollection: Military and Civilian Photographs from World War II—the photographs of Sy Weinstein, opening May 30, 2004.

 

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