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
254.933.5244 (p)
254.933.5756 (f)
www.bellcountymuseum.org