Lookin good so far keep us posted.
Sorry for not updating for a week. I was ill for two days, and than I had to cover the lost time in other thing, so this went back.
i can tell already by that protective shine that it's going to be beautiful!
Actually, this is just the protective. Shining material is going to be applied next.
Latex gloves, a must have for any DIY enthusiast, and murderers!!!
No idea for the second one. If I'll use them in the feature, I'll let you know
I don't like latex when I'm working with unsanded wood. Rough parts tend to catch the gloves.
Yes, that is correct. However, they are very cheap, so even if the are ruined, you can always recycle it and get a new one
mind sharing the name of the product youre using on the wood?? is it waterproof??
I've heard that the stuff they use on boats is great for the job!
can't get much more waterproof than that.
ive read multiple times that boat varnish/sealer works awsome. but when ever i go to build a new cage, i cant find anything around with low VOC. i would guess cure time would be a lot longer.
As pssh says, it is like the stuff they are using on the boats, and wooden constructions near beaches. The only difference this one has, is that you have to dilute it with water, so it is safe for the animal. You can say it is an ecological product. Unfortunately for you, it is a greek product, so I really can't help you with the name of it
I agree pssh, I prefer to use gardening gloves, althought they let paint, varnish etc soak through if your a messy worker but much better than the latex. Anyway, im sure this wasnt started to show off his gloves or brushes!
I think gardening gloves make you "clumsy"... You cannot do precise work. The best solution is those that surgeons use, however they are costly and I do not think they deserve the extra money for this kind of work.
Today I had to varnish the woods. Time consuming procedure since you have to paint twice, and leave them dry for 6-8 hours in between. The varnishing material is from the same greek company that I bought the other one, and it is also diluted with water, and safe for the animal. It protects the wood from water/moisture.
The only drawback those materials have, is that they do not last in time, as the other chemicals do, however the priority here is the cham. You can apply this stuff once in 2-3 years if it is needed, depending on the conditions of the cage. For example, mine will be somehow dry, since I am going to have a Veiled Cham, that lives in Yemen dessert, so maybe I have to paint it again in 4-5 years.
For those of you who have cham that live in Madagascar, and the climate needs to be moisture, maybe you have to paint it every 2-3 years.
The point is, that this procedure protects the wood, so it is going to last for years
cage! Cant wait to see the finished product!
The cost was €120. It is open at the top, and has some holes in the bottom for the water to drain, since I am putting live plants in there. The door in front is lockable and gives me easy access to the bottom of the cage.
