You might like to try submitting this question to the Conservation DisList at http://cool-palimpsest.stanford.edu/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ 2009/4/5 Buhlig, Will <[log in to unmask]> > I search for solutions regarding an issue my historic house museum is > experiencing with a tour carpet. > > The problem centers on a large length modern tour carpet with a smooth > rubber base placed atop a reproduction area rug in a period room. When > visitors walk across the tour carpet, it bows and wrinkles, resulting in a > substantial tripping hazard. Considering how the exhibit room is arranged > and our established tour route, there is no logical (or practical) alternate > path through this space. > > It has been suggested that I adhere the plastic hook portion of a Velcro > strip to the tour carpet underside to hold it in place. I resist > implementing this because of damage to the reproduction rug. I’ve got other > possible solutions in mind but wanted to submit this question to this > diverse group of museum pros. > > Thanks in advance. > > Will Buhlig > > Assistant Director > > Robert R. McCormick Museum > > Phone: 630 260-8257 > > Fax: 630 260-8160 > > www.cantigny.org > > ========================================================= 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). > -- Carrie Thomas s3187892 LIBR-1092 / LIBR-1018 ========================================================= 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).