Waterproofing the cage floor

[Kwiege]

Hi
I have an awesome wood cabinet I am turning into Leons cage(Panther Chameleon). The plan is to waterproof the floor and insert a drain with a cutout on the bottom to slide a tray under to catch moisture. I may paint the inside and outside and plan to add live and artificial plants and branches. The glass will be removed from the sides and the top cut open and these will be screened. The front will be left glass. I need suggestions on what to use on the bottom and also paint suggestions that are safe to use. Thanks for the tips!

 

[JacksJill]

Some people have used pond liner to create a water proof bottom. Some have used acrylic panels. I use PVC sheets that I melt and bend into shape and then caulk.

 

[MissSkittles]

That is going to be beautiful! Hoping you’ll post on your progress and end result.

 

[Kwiege]

Very excited about getting started. Just the right size and only paid 30.00 for it!!

 

[MissSkittles]

You could use Great Stuff pond & stone to create a nice naturalistic background and use to adhere some sticks, cork bark and plant pots. After applying the Great Stuff, you can cut it to style, add layer of silicone and cover with substrate like Eco Earth.

 

[Kwiege]

Well here it is, all ready for the move in. What do you think? Be kind!

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Almost like it better than mine, excellent job!

Building your own viv is a rewarding experience most keepers miss out on!

 

[Tony_S]

Nice job. Did you go with the screen sides or kept it glass all around?

 

[Decadancin]

Great transformation! Looks awesome...

 

[Kwiege]

Nice job. Did you go with the screen sides or kept it glass all around?

The glass was removed and screen added, as well as a hole was cut in the top and screen added

 

[Tony_S]

The glass was removed and screen added, as well as a hole was cut in the top and screen added

I couldn't tell from the pictures. Your cham is going to love it.

 

[KingWasabi]

Well here it is, all ready for the move in. What do you think? Be kind!

This is beautiful! Is the glass okk for them though?

 

[Kwiege]

The glass on the sides was removed and screen was added.

 

[Twells92]

Some people have used pond liner to create a water proof bottom. Some have used acrylic panels. I use PVC sheets that I melt and bend into shape and then caulk.

Assuming you mean just using a torch and bending it or are actually melting it down?

 

[JacksJill]

I actually heat a piece of wire and place it on the panel and then am able to bend it as it softens.

 

[Twells92]

Thank you!