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    Wooden enclosure! How to seal it?

    Hey y'all..i acquired a wooden enclosure made of plywood...what can i use to seal it to make it easy to clean from pee and poo.and to be safe for my female RTB...in my research i have read to use, enamel latex paint..which don't seem too bad to me..but i have 100% acrylic latex paint..that seems to me that it would be better suited to seal the wood and be safer for reptiles..

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    anything non-toxic and water proof i believe rustoleum has a few that are used for children's toys try lowes or home depot read carefully. when in doubt look at MSDS website for certain Paints or Products.

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    I've used urathane spar varnish before and it's held up really well to heat and moisture.

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    Re: Wooden enclosure! How to seal it?

    Would acrylic enamel be safe

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    Jen I built my oak ply cabinet and cage I used Mineax water based oil-modified polyurethane. It is non toxic once cured. Very durable. I used 5 coats on the inside and G.E. 1 windows and door silicone for all the inside seams.

    Worked out perfect. I also had tile floor grouted in and sealed the grout with water based sealer. It was originally a cage for a beardie but converted for a ball python after.


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    Re: Wooden enclosure! How to seal it?

    How about plasti dip it comes in a spray paint can is is basically a spray on rubber coating

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    I used polycrilic. It us water based and worked great. I used 7 coats on the bottom if the inside and 4 on the sides and top

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    Polycrylic works very well too. I used that she. Making basking spots and caves for my beardie. Just covered the grout models in water based paint and 7-8 coats of Polycrylic. Those had to be washed heavily because of beardie gifts . Just remember to let Polycrylic or water based (oil modified) polyurethane cure for a week in a well ventilated area to be safe. I think Polycrylic may cure in 4-5 days but I would let it go a week after your last coat. Both products stand up very well to cleaning and wear and tear.

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    Wooden enclosure! How to seal it?

    I took linoleum and lined my boa cage with it. I screwed it up in place and sealed the seams with silicone. Easy clean up!

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    Re: Wooden enclosure! How to seal it?

    Quote Originally Posted by Bobbafett View Post
    I took linoleum and lined my boa cage with it. I screwed it up in place and sealed the seams with silicone. Easy clean up!
    That's actually a pretty smart idea. lol
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