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Enclosures and paint.

VARNYARD

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You can use any type of nontoxic water proof latex paint, but make sure it is totaly dry. A week to cure and totaly dry, would be best. If you use the water proof, then there is no need for a sealer, but you can seal the cracks with clear aquarium silicone. If you want to use the polyurethane, just keep in mind that it needs to be totaly dry, but I don't use it at all. The nontoxic water proof latex Has worked just fine for me.
 

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To be honest bobby, I just use Latex Exterior House paint. Normal house paint at that.

All paint is toxic in liquid form, but when dried, won't have any effect on anything touching it. Though if it peals, then you may.

Thats why you must strip and repaint your cages every 1-2 years. No big deal because its good to do this to any cage whether it has non-toxic or regular paint, it may peal.

I use normal bathroom silicone putty when sealing my cages. Works just fine after its dried.
 

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I used polyshade, it is a combination of polyurithane and a wood finish in both and also has the outdoor protection from sun rays and humidity.
 

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I used Exterior Latex paint also. 2 coats over 1 coat of Kilz. Joints sealed with Silicone II. I cover 3 walls with mylar background you would use for an aquarium.
 

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DaveDragon said:
I used Exterior Latex paint also. 2 coats over 1 coat of Kilz. Joints sealed with Silicone II. I cover 3 walls with mylar background you would use for an aquarium.

Holy crap, thats exactly what I do, you've been looking at my tutorial havent you :wink: :p :p
 

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I used a background too. By the way your tutorial was hot I was very impressed and it was extremely helpful.
 

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RehabRalphy said:
DaveDragon said:
I used Exterior Latex paint also. 2 coats over 1 coat of Kilz. Joints sealed with Silicone II. I cover 3 walls with mylar background you would use for an aquarium.

Holy crap, thats exactly what I do, you've been looking at my tutorial havent you :wink: :p :p
How did you know???!!! :lol:

You may have been banned from "that other" site but you were still an influence. It's wasteland now. :roll:
 

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