Rug studio

[Frank Petruziello Member Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Petruziello]

I am an architect and in my semi-retirement have been teaching myself how to repair antique rugs. Recently we completed an addition to our home which allowed me to build a rug studio. Here is an overall shot showing my pinup wall which is 8’x16’. Rugs change constantly on it as I try to figure out what repairs to make or not. The ladder is up to a storage loft. If interested, I would be happy to answer questions and/or send more photos.

I very much appreciate this forum. Thanks for looking.
Frank

[Joe Lawrence Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Joe Lawrence]

Frank, that is one beautiful room! It reminds me of an upscale studio we visited in Kaş, Turkey last fall. I really like the use of the natural daylight along with the hanging bulbs which I would assume are LED. I also really appreciate your displayed pieces!

[Chuck Wagner Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Chuck Wagner]

Hi Frank,

That's a great use of the space. You might be interested in this topical, but technologically outdated, salon on lighting. Make sure you don't miss the discussions (link at bottom of page).

http://www.turkotek.com/salon_00058/salon.html

Regards
Chuck

[Frank Petruziello Member Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Petruziello]

Thanks Joe and Chuck. The lamps I use are Soraa LED mr16s with a CRI of 95 and 2700k temperature. They are UV shielded. A Metropolitan Museum article from a few years ago suggested 2700k so I’ve followed that advice. I like the warm rich glow it gives the rugs. Most good LEDs now are rated at CRI (color rendering index) of 90 which is good but the Soraas go farther by more truly rendering the reds bumping their rating to 95. The accurate portrayal of reds as you know is critical in viewing rugs. Soraa lamps come in many beam spreads plus a snap system that has accessory lenses that magnetically attach to the lamps and provide many alterations in beam shape, color, and location. Sorry, I’m a bit of a nut on lighting.

[Frank Petruziello Member Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Petruziello]

I use the same lighting everywhere in my house.

[Frank Petruziello Member Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Petruziello]

Sorry, I have misled you on the UV filtering. These lamps have more UV light than I thought in order to get "natural" type lighting. Luckily I always use them dimmed and only a few hours in the evening.

[Joe Lawrence Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Joe Lawrence]

Not to hijack your wonderful post, but I would love to hear more about your lighting such as the housing and wire structure base. I see a project in my future.

[Frank Petruziello Member Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Petruziello]

Joe, I started using cable lighting in my house over 20 years ago when it was all the rage. Since that time it has become increasingly hard to get an
d more expensive. One of the few companies that still offers them is Tech Lighting. Unfortunately their prices are very high. Just the cable alone is $12 a lineal foot and fixtures in the $120 range plus you need hardware and transformer. For my studio I have been scouring eBay for the last few years looking for pieces and parts at low prices. Barring your getting into that I would suggest a kit that tech lighting sells which is far cheaper than their commercial grade cable lighting. Here is an Amazon link: Tiella 800CBL5PN-LED, Accent Electronic Low Volt Surface Track Lighting Kits, LED Compatible, Nickel https://a.co/d/iFdljz0

I have two of these kits. There is enough cable for a 20’ span. Besides cable there are the turnbuckles, ceiling canopy with transformer, and 5 light fixtures. You will need to buy mr16 12v lamps to complete the installation.

Here are some photos of the same light sets I have. Hope this helps.

Frank


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[Joe Lawrence Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Joe Lawrence]

Thank you for posting that Frank. You also have a wonderful collection of pieces.

[Frank Petruziello Member Find all posts View Profile Close Frank Petruziello]

Thanks Joe, it has taken many years.

Is there anyway to find out if there are many forum members in Ohio?

Frank