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RE: Question about staining cages

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Posted by: mhhc at Tue Aug 9 00:56:55 2011   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by mhhc ]  
   

Stain won't protect the wood. Even a good polyurethane won't hold up long. You need to line it with something that will water proof it. FRP or an epoxy resin are what I have used. I like West Systems epoxy the best. It doesn't stink as bad as some other resins. It should be allowed to cure for a couple weeks before you put the monitors in it though. Other people have used Garage floor epoxy to good effect too but i have no experience with it.



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