Treating Wood?

[m1ndless]

I just picked up 8 wood posts for my new enclosure, what is the best way to treat it? I asked the guy at HD but he seemed clueless.

What would be the best protectent for the wood since I will be misting? Can I just paint the wood or do I need to seal it too or what?

I bought some black latex paint for the wood, will this work?

 

[Fidel]

Oil based paint will seal the wood better than latex paint. I've also used penetrating oil waterproofing products that work well, but they do yellow a bit.

 

[m1ndless]

Alright, I will take this paint back and look for something better. How exactly do I waterproof the wood then?

 

[Grizz]

use a sealer rated for indoor out door use. what ever you use put on thick and let it gas-out for at least a week.( air out till you cant smell fumes any more. I use air mover at one end of my garage and let dry for 6-10 days.) stay away from polyurethane it tends to peel. enamel or laquer are better for moisture resistance.the longer you can let it dry the better with any product.

 

[BigR]

I finished a tank for my buddy's iguana about a year ago. Stained the wood, then gave it three or four coats of verathane to seal it (let it dry between coats) and let it sit for 5 days in my garage. Thing's showing no sign of damage yet.

 

[m1ndless]

I finished a tank for my buddy's iguana about a year ago. Stained the wood, then gave it three or four coats of verathane to seal it (let it dry between coats) and let it sit for 5 days in my garage. Thing's showing no sign of damage yet.

What is verathane? A brand or a type of paint or what?

I want a black frame or dark green, so should I paint then use verathane or what?

 

[BigR]

Verathane is a brand of polyurathane. Don't use it if you plan on painting the wood, it will peel like Grizz said. I personally prefer a wood finish on my cages so Verathane works fine for me.

 

[sandrachameleon]

I've always used low VOC latex acrylic paint, and I've had no issues. HOWEVER, I dont over mist (mine prefer drippers).

 

[opihiman]

Anykind of paint that you put on will have a chance to peal sooner or later. I prefer some kind of stain/sealer as there really is no chance of pealing. there are a whole bunch brands some are better than others. Look for some thing with Low VOC's and outdoor use.

Hope that helps

OPI