Full Version: Plaque
From: gt350ed [#19]
11 Jul 2004
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#16] 12 Jul 2004
David: The carpet we use, and installed using carpet glue to plywood, was found at Lowes. It is a medium to dark charcoal gray color very similar to our commercial grade store floor carpet. It is that kind of carpet that, if you look at it closely, seems to have horizintal ribs of about 3/16". When you get about 10 feet away, you don't notice them.
In any event, this particular carpet holds the plaques very, very well using the 2" wide white industrial strength Velcro. You just use the spiky nylon portion with the hard bristles. You can throw the other fuzzy portion away.
We additionally used this carpet on lower free-standing walls with an oak 3/4" x 6" cap. It allows us to just Velcro the back of a variety of flat items and slap them in place, including wooden framed medal displays, ribbons, etc.
We get lots of compliments on our showroom and displays. So, maybe we're doing something halfway right.
And, last, those Roy Brewer articles are worth gold. We printed them out and have included them in a binder that, with other valuable info is becoming our bible/standard procedures manual.
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#20]
12 Jul 2004
To: gt350ed [#19] 12 Jul 2004
Ed,
The ribbed carpet is what I thought I had seen in various trade shows I have been to over the years. The booth manufacturers use that material in their designs.
I will have to stop by Lowes to see what I can come up with.
Thank you so much!
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#21]
12 Jul 2004
To: gt350ed [#19] 12 Jul 2004
Don't automaticaly throw out the loops portion of the Velcro like I used to do. It makes great pads to put under displays to prevent scratching of surfaces.
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