--- Lisa Dunbar <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > We are getting ready to build new storage bins for some of our framed > art. These will most likely be made of plywood. Can anyone suggest > some > fairly inexpensive sealer for the plywood? > Thank you very much. > Lisa Dunbar ==================================================> Lisa, Plywood is very porous and it would need to be covered by several, fairly thick layers of sealer to prevent outgassing and dusting. Aside from the cost of the materials, the labor element will be considerable and no matter what sealer you end up using, the effectiveness will be difficult to measure and remain questionable. You can get a pretty good idea of the problem by reading the third paragraph of the link below: http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byorg/abbey/an/an10/an10-4/an10-402.html There are safer and better ways to store framed pictures that provide protection, improved accessibility and virtually the same storage density as traditional shelving. There are other suppliers as well, but check out the link below: http://www.montel.com/en/who/clients/museum/museum.htm If you must use traditional style shelving, I suggest shelving systems made of metal, like the ones in the link below, a version of which have been in use at our facility for over thirty years: http://www.conceptstorage.com/images/shelving.jpg Ours was manufactured by Redirack and uses perforated steel uprights and galvanized steel shelves all adjustable and bolted together. I understand the system is now boltless and easier to construct. You'll have to research a bit for availability and best prices. In conclusion, I caution against the use of plywood and if you like you can contact me off list to discuss this further. George ===== George Schwartz ConservArt - Master Frame Makers and Art Conservators http://www.ConservArt.com 8177 Glades Road #16 - Boca Raton, FL 33434 U.S.A. Tel:(561)482-7292 - Fax:(561)482-6787 mailto:[log in to unmask] *** Tired of Spam? Checkout Email Defense! http://www.lanechange.net/html/email_defense.shtml ========================================================= 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).