Hey "Daddy!"

Congratulations!!! How is mom & child? Are you getting any sleep at night, yet? Your life will be forever changed, and for the better.



I think I see what you're talking about on the divider, (1) the frame that would fill the voids when divider is out (2) the 10" hole suggestion.



I want the inside to be totally unobstructed but the face plate idea is something I've thought about. It could be used as a shield while putting it in place, but, the problem I see is with how it would be attached to the center supports. If screwed into place, this would leave exposed wood (screw/bolt holes) vulnerable to moisture, etc...



I'll most likely use something like a face plate. I'll just have to come up with a way to keep moisture out of the holes when its not in place. Actuallly, for no more than I think I'd use it, I could probably just dab a bit of silicone into the holes when the dividing face plate isn't in place. Nope, scratch that idea. I just now thought about the fumes. I'll figure something out. Neoprene washers on the screws and keep them in place when divider is out? Yeah, that oughta work.





"Another thing, and not trying to burst your bubble here. Sintra stains fairly easy..."



Bubble bursted. Thanks, Jeremy! LOL!



Now that you mention it, I think you or someone else told me that before but I forgot. Thanks for the "heads up." That wouldn't be too much of an issue for me for the flooring but it is for the "catch-all" or "splash" around the bottom of the walls. I was thinking of going with a dark green, if available, or something other than white. Once I see the sintra I'll know whether or not I should go another route.



I like the Korlyte White and I see a hardware store not too far from me is a dealer. I'd rather have the floor one solid piece instead of a protective lining. I don't mind lining the lower walls, though. I'll have to look into it, comparing strength and cost to melamine. If I can seal the cage as good as I'm planning on, melamine should last as long as the the rest of the carcass. BUT, I always try to go the extra mile for the "what if".



If the sintra doesn't pan out I've been planning on going with some tyupe of laminate, like Wilsonart or maybe even formica. I haven't priced formica, yet, but the Wilsonart is $30 or $40 per 4x8 sheets.





"In the end I think we all need to decide what we work with best and stick to that."



LOL!!! If I could ever ACCEPT anything less than perfect, I could STICK with it. LOL!!! Funny thing; my wife's exactly the ooposite. Its funny how over the years we both have moved a bit closer to the middle, with her taking more pride and me accepting less than perfect.



If ya'll see Santa Claus, tell him I want a table saw for Christmas.



Thanks, and, take care!

Mike
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