Re: [QUAD-L] Power wheelchair getting stuck on oriental rug.

[greg]

Same issue..I have wood floors and it happens most on a rug by the front door, because I have to turn a bit to open it. I double back taped a rubber / plastic, chair mat for office rug / chairs. A lot have spikes to they don't move, but you can find big flat ones. If you don't mind a slight bump, a 1/8 sheet of plywood works too. You don't see it much.   > We have hardwood floors, and in one room we have an oriental rug. > At first I was able to drive my chair into the room without any > problems. But lately, my wheelchair seems to be grabbing the > Oriental rug, and the rug and up wrapped around my drive wheels. > > Maybe it is because the rug is getting older. Maybe it is because > I'm driving a different wheelchair. But I'm wondering, has anyone > else had this problem? I'm considering buying one of those clear > plastic mats people buy to put under their desks in office spaces, > and to use that as a sort of a pathway for bridge onto the rug. > > Does anyone have any experience or suggestions or ideas? > > Thanks so much, and take care, > > Dave Krehbiel