[Jewelry making - Article 00114] - Re: [Orchid] Bench and Shop layout - floor covering

[Michael David Sturlin]

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    Hi Mical, when I built my current studio, nearly 10 years ago, it
    required pouring a new concrete floor. As a surface covering I
    decided to use an economical commercial grade of carpeting (Home
    Depot) which I glued down directly to the floor, no padding
    underneath. I chose a grey color which easily shows dropped stones
    and metals with the help of a lamp or flashlight. 

    Aside from benchwork, during a typical day in the studio I do spend
    a fair amount of time on my feet; pouring ingots, using the rolling
    mill, drawing wire, forging, casting, etc. My previous studio was
    covered in hard linoleum tiles (like a typical grocery store floor)
    which caused far more discomfort to my legs and feet. It was much
    harder to clean and maintain and it tended to wear badly under the
    benches. 

    After 10 years my carpet is still holding up well. It hasn't worn
    excessively under the rolling chairs at my two benches or in the high
    traffic area to the sink and kiln. Granted, it does have a few burn
    marks here and there and a minor stain or two. But, if and when I
    have to replace it I would use carpet again without hesitation. 

    (aesthetically I would prefer a wooden floor but from an cost
    standpoint it wasn't practical when I built this studio, oh well,
    maybe in my next studio ;-) 

Michael David Sturlin
http://www.ganoksin.com/orchid/sturlin1.htm
http://www.geocities.com/~jdpn/gallery-sturlin.htm


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