Almost done with my first custom enclosure! I sealed and painted this past weekend...before I lay down the linoleum tile I want to insert the heat pad underneath....I got a Zoo Med heat pad today and noticed on the back of the package it says not to use the product with wood.... It goes further to say that it can cause discoloration to the wood and in fact the only material recommended for use of the heat pad is glass...

So here is my question now; Can I use the heat pad within a wooden enclosure sealed beneath linoleum (for water proofing)? Also got a rheostat for temp control and thermometer for monitoring purposes.

I know, I know...the instructions say not to but I figured that I would ask anyway...Is this more for fire hazard purposes? Am I the only one who has ever wanted to try this set up?