Jute Supplier??

[Marty Rogan]

Anyone out there know where to buy (in the US) the Jute material that goes under the carpets? I would like to get it as close to original as possible.

TIA,

Marty

[26th-Z]

Hey Marty!

I was looking for that thread where we were discussing LeBaron-Bonney and came across this one. The sample arrived today. It is from page 92 of their catalog - part US 121, 35" wide rolls at $3.99 a yard or something like that. The insulation "jute" is a synthetic fiber mat about 1/4" thick and it is grey in color with red fibers - grey red. It is not brown (light or dark) like original, but it is the same consistancy and thickness. Actually, this is much nicer material than original. Much more dense (denser?). The finish is fibrous but smooth and it looks like two bonded layers - one side is greyer than red and the other side is redder than grey. I could easily use this under the tunnel vinyl and my only hesitation about using this under the carpeting on the floors, would be the horror on the faces of the purists who pull up my carpeting to check for rusted floors or forbid, original jute.:tapemouth :tapemouth :tapemouth

This stuff reminds me of the "jute" that comes bonded to some carpet kits, but with out the plastic finish.

[Marty Rogan]

Hey 26th!

Yea, I saw your response on the other thread after I started this one.

The sample does sound just like the backing on a set of MSA carpets that I bought. I agree, that it is probably nicer than the original jute. I want to use it on my blue show car, and if I am going that far, I should go with something closer to the original color. Thanks for following up with me though.

Marty