[Publib] Carpeting Questions

[Mary Donley]

Kathleen,
   
  My previous library had the carpet squares and they were great!
  I rejoined this list after many years absence.  I may drop out
  again due to too much email.
   
  md

Kathleen Horan <cowgrlkate at gmail.com> wrote:
    Hi, all,
   
  Our two branch libraries in McAllen, TX have a budget from our municipality for new carpeting. Both branches are about 11,000 square feet, but approx. 1000 of those square feet are tiled (in the foyer & bathrooms).  The branches are built as one giant room affairs, with vaulted ceilings that echo every noise and nuance. The current carpeting is wall-to-wall, a very cheap grade with almost no padding that has offered little to no resistence to stains. 
   
  What have your experiences been with carpet squares vs. wall-to-wall?
  What's the best way to secure carpeting where the tiling will meet the carpeting?
  Is there a best library grade for traffic and for sound?
  What's a comfortable cushion width?
   
  Please share your library carpeting experience with me. If this topic has been done to death recently (I'm new to the list), feel free to email me separate from the list.
   
  Muchas gracias from South Texas,
                                          Kathleen
   
  Kathleen P. Horan, Branch Manager
  McAllen Library - Palm View Branch
  McAllen, TX 78505
   
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