Safe brands of waterseal for chameleons?

[Dave]

Im lookin for a brand of waterseal other than Thompsons that I can use on the wood for my new cage. Any ideas?

 

[Brad Ramsey]

Latex paint works well.
I put a coat of waterbased polyacrylic or poyurethane over the places that got wet often. ie: the inside of the bottom.
Everything waterbased ... dries quicker and is safer sooner (a day or two).
I got rid of the cages I built with wood because they were not bug proof ... but never had a problem with the integrity of the wood.

-Brad

 

[Dave]

Latex paint works well.
I put a coat of waterbased polyacrylic or poyurethane over the places that got wet often. ie: the inside of the bottom.
Everything waterbased ... dries quicker and is safer sooner (a day or two).
I got rid of the cages I built with wood because they were not bug proof ... but never had a problem with the integrity of the wood.

-Brad

Thanks Brad, I'm headin off to Home Depot right now, the speedy reply is much appreciated

I think Im going to waterseal every piece before I put it together, that way it's completely sealed from the ravages of moisture and rot. How did you have problems with bugs?

-Dave

 

[Dave]

I picked up some Wolman RainSeal Advanced. It's a waterbased waterrepellent, hopefully will work nicely. I got the Cedar tinted bottle, but I think I may go get the clear tint. I'm excited, I'm goin to measure out my 1x2's and mark the cuts today and I'll cut them tomorrow as I have the day off I'll be sure to post a new thread with the progress of the cage

-Dave

 

[Nicodemayo]

I use the minwax water based polyurithane on my wooden enclosures and it works great and has never posed any problems. Whatever you use, i'd give it a good 4 or 5 days to cure, even if its water based.

 

[Dave]

Now what if I let it dry for a day, put the frames together, then let it dry for another few days before I put the chameleon in? Would that be sufficient? Or should I let each piece completely cure before assembling?

 

[Nicodemayo]

That should be fine

 

[Jordan]

You might want to set it out in the sun. Assuming it is warm enough in your local area. Possibly just let it set it out for a little extra time after sealing it.

I guess the concern I would have is the fumes. Out in say a cool garage a lot of the fumes would disapate. The remainder would be released after the cage gets warm, maybe with your chameleon in it. Just something to consider in the way of a safety precaution.

 

[Dave]

Well I started construction today. Cut all the pieces and put on a coat of waterseal. They're sittin out in the sun right now. All the advice is much appreciated. I think I'll let em sit out, weather permitting, till Saturday.

BTW NicoDeMayo, I see you're an Atlantian too! Nice to see someone in the area on here. What part of ATL? I'm North, Roswell area.

I'll be starting a new topic with progress pics of the enclosure

-Dave