What type of coating is recommended for ¾” plywood, that needs to be high humidity, splash proof and semi resistant to monitor claws?
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canadianherper04
Oct 24, 2004 03:25 PM
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N_E
Oct 24, 2004 04:10 PM
I think most would recommend lining the enclosure with FRP. There are many types of outdoor paints and such that are pretty durable. I used Varathane Outdoor Classic Clear Spar Diamond wood finish on the enclosure in the Yellow Monitor Photos posted below. It does seem to be 'diamond' hard and durable, of course I gave it many coats. When using oil based paints, make sure that you allow few weeks for the fumes to subside before puting animals in it.
Neal
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crocdoc2
Oct 24, 2004 06:29 PM
As NE pointed out, there are a range of products you can use. Many attach FRP (fibre reinforced plastic) board to the inner sides of the walls. I use a two part epoxy, made by a company called West Systems, which can be purchased at a boating repair/supply place. It's very water and claw proof
rope
Oct 24, 2004 08:45 PM
use fiber glass reinforcement panels(frp board)play it safe...although dk uses some pretty brutal boat epoxy...that might work well...still i would say use a laminate....good luck...billy
