Quote Originally Posted by LGray23 View Post
I wouldn't use the paint inside the enclosure. I've used that same kind on a home made hide before and I've let them air dry for weeks and the chemical smell does not go away. I have found black Con-tact paper at Home Depot and Lowes before, I'd search around and use that instead. For the wood on the outside you can always use deck sealer, or wood stain and a lacquer sealer.
Thank you so much I bought everything at Lowes and completely forgotten they sold contact paper. Will be there tomorrow and hopefully get this built. They are in a 40 gal tank now but it is pretty crowded for them. Thanks again, will send photos when done.