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I recently have built this cage. After I cut the hole for the door I realized that the wood being exposed seems to be a problem. This wood is melamine and I know what happens when it gets wet.

My question is:
What is the best method to seal this section?
I thought about edge banding it but I'm not sure if this will work.

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Symatic

"You can't appreciate Shakespeare until you've read him in the original Klingon."

Edge banding should work fine. Just make sure to apply enough pressure.
That should help make the glue ooze to the edges and seal them.And no cheating in the corners!
Still not enough?
How about edge banding, then taking a small artists paintbrush and dabbing the edge with some epoxy paint?
I have a two part white epoxy that seals like rock.

I'll give it a try. I just have to buy some sand paper. Also what kind of epoxy do you use?

Thanks for the reply
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Symatic

"You can't appreciate Shakespeare until you've read him in the original Klingon."

I use epoxy from fishing tackle manufacturers. Try doing a search for Barlows tackle...Lurecraft...Stamina fishing tackle.
These all sell the two part small amount epoxy paints we all use.
You also might find some odds and ends that come in handy around the workshop.

>>I use epoxy from fishing tackle manufacturers. Try doing a search for Barlows tackle...Lurecraft...Stamina fishing tackle.
>>These all sell the two part small amount epoxy paints we all use.
>>You also might find some odds and ends that come in handy around the workshop.

You could also just seal it with black or brown caulking just lay the bead thick and smooth it with a putty knife or your finger. Easy cleanup forever sealed and still looks good. Just a quick solution hope it helps.
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Chris, my wife Mary
a dog, two cats, two birds, four snakes
oh and three kids

NP
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Symatic

"You can't appreciate Shakespeare until you've read him in the original Klingon."