We looked into it before we purchased new carpet. I was given the idea by the beautiful floors in friends' homes. During our decision making, I put a note on the List. It was about 3 years ago and I don't remember all of the responses but I do remember it was discouraged. We chose to continue with carpet but to use squares for a few reasons. That could be another conversation. The reason we didn't go with bamboo is that grit from ice removal in the winter (you, of course, won't have to deal with that) and dirt from around town on and off sidewalks are tracked in and would chip the wood. In addition the carpet is a sound collector. Wood floors can be very noisy. After much discussion, we decided that it wouldn't work in the museum. I was disappointed but now love our carpet squares. Maybe some of those who responded to my request for comments can chime in. Jerrie Jerrie Clarke Director Sheldon Museum PO Box 269 Haines, AK 99827 (907) 766-2366 fax: (907) 766-2368 www.sheldonmuseum.org >________________________________ >From: Stacey Otte <[log in to unmask]> >To: [log in to unmask] >Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 9:34 AM >Subject: Bamboo flooring in museums > >Hi, all > >Does anyone have any experience with using bamboo flooring in a museum >setting? In particular I'm wondering about durability and type used. > >Thanks in advance! > >Stacey Otte >Executive Director >The Wildling Museum >2928 San Marcos Ave. >Los Olivos, CA 93441 >805-686-8216 (direct phone) >http://www.wildlingmuseum.org >Where art and nature meet > >SHOWING NOW: >Carl Oscar Borg: An Artist's Journey >May 23 - September 9 >Sharks: Misunderstood Marvels, Photos by Richard Salas >July 4 - Sept. 9 > >========================================================= >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). > > > ========================================================= 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).