My friend built an awesome cage for my rats out of an old book case and I'm looking for advice on what to use to make it waterproof so it doesn't soak up pee and stink. I'm clueless in this department so if anyone has ideas.
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Peeproofing wood
Degumeat
Sep 29, 2009 11:14 PM
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PHLdyPayne
Oct 17, 2009 02:55 PM
Heavy coat of urathane (paint/spray 3-5 layers) should do it. You could also use vinyl shelf/desk liner (the kind that sticks) and silicon sealer to seal the seams and cracks. Keep in mind that any corner or ledge the rats can get their teeth on is likely to be chewed as well.
Its a beautiful cage but most likely will need to be replaced in a few years just from chewing alone, depending on how much ledges are in reach. Smooth or curved edges/corners are not as easy chewed. But something to watch out for as time goes by.
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PHLdyPayne
Kashido
Oct 21, 2009 02:28 PM
take all the rack out, grab a staple gun and some 2 or 3mm mylar or some cut open lawn and leaf bags.
