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Hello,
What have you all found to be the best sealer for interior side of plywood cages?
polyurethane?
Which brand?
Thanks in advance!!
Bryan

Hi, I`m living in the U.K just now so can`t give specific brands available in America. Any decent quality water based polyurethane varnish is good, use at least 3 coats, better 4 or 5. If you can get the "quick drying" type you could almost do it in a single day, then leave another 24 to 36 hours to dry completely and it`s ready for use.
The oil based varnishes take much longer to "cure".
You will need something more substantial for the bottom and sides up to substrate level, maybe line with FRP (fibreglass reinforced plastic), or maybe you already planned to do that?

Hi,
Thanks for the ideas.....Was wondering what others use to waterproof their soil and water use areas inside the cage?
Bryan

DryLok foundation sealant. You can buy it in the paint section or concrete section at Lowes or Home Depot. Its white, got some grit in it, but dries SUPER fast. It's extremely waterproof and durable. 2 gallons ($50) put 3 coats on the entire interior of my 8'x 4'x 3'enclosure. Make sure you get the water based

http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay?partNumber=41348-96-27513&langId=-1&storeId=10151&productId=3033249&catalogId=10051&cmRelshp=req&rel=nofollow&cId=PDIO1

Hi,
You know i was thinking of that also.....I was wondering though should i just use the "drylok" on the areas that would be in contact with dirt and splashed water...This is for my Dumerills cage.
Thanks a bunch!!
Bryan

YOu could, but I would definitely seal the whole interior in some shape or fashion. The stuff is so thick and dries so fast tho - you could coat the entire inside with multiple coats in the time it would take one coat of poly to dry. Also, it's very bright white and dramatically increases the light in the cage. When you open the can make sure you stir it VERY well and get all the grit that has settled. Then slop it on there thick

Hay!
Thanks.....sounds like poly will be GOOD ON OUTSIDE FOR APPEARANCE appeal!
Thanks again!

any other thoughts ????