[Jewelry making - Article 00533] - Re: [Orchid] Interlocking floor tile for shows

[Kathy Johnson]

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>     For those who do art fairs, I want to mention the newest addition
>     to my display set-up. I bought a set of interlocking tiles such as
>     are sometimes used under gym equipment. They are black, 2' square,
>     with edge pieces that are like little ramps so people don't trip.
>     The floor does add 15 minutes to my set-up time, and I need room
>     for their big box in my van, but this was about $140 very well
>     spent, IMO. 

    Just in case anyone else wants to get some of these mats, Sam's Club
    sells the sale thing, minus the sloped edges, for $18 for 2'x2' 8
    interlocking tiles. They're black on one side, and bright colors
    (red, blue, green, or yellow) on the other side. I have them all over
    the house--in my workshop at the one bench where I stand the most,
    and in several places upstairs where our older dog needs traction on
    the hardwood floors. 

    I got safety-yellow beveled edge pieces for mine from a booth at a
    woodworking show for $1 per 4' piece. The company was Peachtree
    Woodworking. They have a website, but they don't have the mats and
    edging on there now. http://www.ptreeusa.com Perhaps an e-mail might
    turn some up in their warehouse... 

    I put 6 of the mats on the floor of my van when the seats are
    removed, because they help keep the carpet cleaner after outdoor
    shows, and they also make sliding things in and out of the van much
    easier. 

Kathy Johnson
Feathered Gems Pet Jewelry
http://www.fgemz.com
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