Vote for BP.Net for the 2013 Forum of the Year! Click here for more info.

» Site Navigation

» Home
 > FAQ

» Online Users: 1,123

1 members and 1,122 guests
Most users ever online was 47,180, 07-16-2025 at 05:30 PM.

» Today's Birthdays

None

» Stats

Members: 75,916
Threads: 249,118
Posts: 2,572,202
Top Poster: JLC (31,651)
Welcome to our newest member, Wilson1885
Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1
    Sometimes It Hurts... PitOnTheProwl's Avatar
    Join Date
    11-21-2010
    Location
    San Antonio, TX
    Posts
    12,050
    Thanks
    6,313
    Thanked 6,985 Times in 4,274 Posts
    Images: 3

    Looking for help/in-put???

    I have a couple of designs for so ball enclosures.
    Problem is the interior...........
    I am thinking of using counter top laminate, but my wife is worried about the use of contact cement and "if" one of the panels comes loose due to the heat.
    Paint/Poly/Sealer of some type is the other option but l know they usually dont do well in high humidity and can start lifting or flaking so I am worried about this.

    A little more information, they will be made out of 3/4 oak ply and there will be a piece of glass cut into the floor so I can still use a heat-mat for belly heat (I know this is unorthidox(sp) but I just dont want the mat inside the enclosure.).
    Size will be 36"L x24"D x either 14or18"tall

    I use coco husk mixed with aspen for bedding and the coco hold humidity really well, though I know I will not need as much coco in the mix when the enclosures are set up, but this is my worry for using paint. Should I have some coco in a wet clump sitting on the painted floor, there is a chance that the paint might bubble and lift.

    I will be staining the outside and poly.

    I am just looking for ideas for products that are known to work well in ball python enclosures because I dont want to have to rebuild in a couple years.

    (and before it goes there, racks and tubs are NOT an option for us PERIOD)

  2. #2
    Sometimes It Hurts... PitOnTheProwl's Avatar
    Join Date
    11-21-2010
    Location
    San Antonio, TX
    Posts
    12,050
    Thanks
    6,313
    Thanked 6,985 Times in 4,274 Posts
    Images: 3
    Has anyone tried this?
    http://www.lowes.com/pd_224208-4-002...%3FNtt%3Depoxy
    I know epoxy is water proof.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v4.2.1