Hello Everyone:

 

We are currently thinking about creating a new modular flooring system
for use in exhibits, so is there anyone on the list who would be willing
to share your successes and/or failures in creating modular flooring for
exhibition purposes? (I'm talking about flooring that is raised higher
than the floor in the exhibit hall, used to elevate and set off
artifacts &/or interpretive areas in exhibits, and can be fairly easily
moved or reconfigured.)

 

We currently have platforms that are approximately 3' x 5' and are made
with varnished pine flooring over a frame of 2" x 6" sides & beams. The
pieces are extremely heavy and difficult to work with, and I would like
to design or purchase something lighter and easier to store. I've
thought of building the same type of frame with MDF and using a flat
piece of something (I haven't figured that part out yet) covered with
something like Pergo flooring, or even a laminate sheeting that looks
like hardwood flooring. However, whatever I make has to be strong enough
to support furniture and other large artifacts, such as our ca. 1920
cast iron stove. 

 

Has anyone tried creating something similar? If so, I would really like
to hear about what you came up with, and whether or not you are happy
with it!

 

Thanks!

Amanda Dyer

 

Amanda Thompson Dyer

Curator

Bell County Museum

201 N. Main Street

P.O. Box 1381

Belton, TX 76513

254.933.5244 (p)

254.933.5756 (f)

www.bellcountymuseum.org

 


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