RE: carpet

["Geri Thomas" <GThomas@artstaffing.com>]

Carpet's a no-no -- it attracts and hides dust and bugs.  Just pick up a piece, drop it on the floor and see through the dust mist.  Materials that are inert are preferable.  Best, Geri

 

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From: pacinlist-bounces@pacin.org [mailto:pacinlist-bounces@pacin.org] On Behalf Of Aaron Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 10:23 AM
To: PACIN ListServ
Subject: Re: carpet

I highly recommend a thick bushy shag, preferably made out of hemp 
fibers, which as we all know, are well known for their non-stick and 
non-abrasive properties.... 
On Feb 27, 2008, at 10:13 AM, Scott Thom 
wrote:

> Does 
>   anyone know of a suitable carpet material for use as padding on an A-frame 
>   painting cart? It has to be ok for short term contact with 
>   objects, usually framed 2D 
>   work. 
> Nylon, 
>   polyester, rayon, hemp, etc?
> Thanks.
> --Scott
>  
>
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> >     Of Geoff Browne
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> >     Tuesday, February 26, 2008 3:27 PM
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> >     RE: clean plastic sheeting
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> > Karen,
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> > Hello 
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> > Can 
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> > I 
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