I'm wondering what paint I should use on the enclosure I'm about to build?
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Iguana Enclosure
erichrhom
May 18, 2006 02:18 AM
Replies (3)
IGUANA JOE
May 18, 2006 03:10 PM
Child-safe paint. If you go to Lowe's, H-D, etc. and ask for paints that emit low fumes etc (even those that resist crayon marks), they should help you.
Always wait a few days before introducing the animal, to make sure all fumes go away. Also, make sure the paint will stand up to the heat and humidity of the enclosure.
-IJ
erichrhom
May 18, 2006 04:30 PM
Time is not a problem, I have plenty of time to let the paint dry/cure/etc.. Thanks for your help..
iwana
May 21, 2006 07:18 PM
Paint usually doesn't hold up well in an iguana enclosure. You'll have to redo it within a year, from it deteriorating from the high heat, humidity, and iguana's claws. Look for Glaze Coat at the hardware store - it's a pour-on epoxy coating. It's more expensive than paint (a 1-pint kit costs $16), but it is money well spent. It dries rock-hard and is practically indestructible. If you want color, just use a water-based stain before applying the epoxy.
Good luck!
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