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| PureLoneWolf |
Posted - 16/05/2011 : 17:32:31
Hi all
The father in-law has offered to custom make a viv for Hongy that will fit exactly where we want in our apartment. This brought up the question of wood treatment.
We will be using some very strong untreated wood that he has leftover from a kitchen build. To make sure we can keep it hygienic for Hongy, we need to coat it with something.
Would a varnish be ok? Or what would you suggest?
Thanks |
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| PureLoneWolf |
Posted - 19/05/2011 : 09:17:45
That G4 sounds perfect...now I just need to find out if it is available in Frankfurt, and my German is terrible. |
| ptmbradley |
Posted - 19/05/2011 : 04:43:33
... while looking for that post I happened across something else that's varnish-like, animal safe and waterproof. G4 pond sealant. Primarily used for sealing concrete ponds but is apparently suitable for any porous surface. 3 coats and you're good to go.
Some blurb about their product...
G4 For Wood Sealing
G4 is very effective for sealing (varnishing) wood. G4 can be applied in conditions unacceptable to other varnishes, at low temperatures and high humidity. However, G4 is affected by UV light which will yellow it although in general terms will perform better than most varnishes.
And you can get a 'grass green' colour which would make my BRB's rainforest-like viv look better. 
Right, 5am and light outside now so I really should get to bed!!! lol |
| ptmbradley |
Posted - 19/05/2011 : 04:29:33
lol
well I had a look for the post and it was indeed Eeji. It was on that forum that is referred to here as the dark side I believe. It was in a thread about waterproofing a viv for a chameleon but I presume it holds for snakes too. This is what he said...
"B&Q own brand water based floor varnish (use the satin finish one) is the perfect stuff. It dries fairly quickly and has low fumes, so it won't need airing as long as traditional varnish. I've used it on all my home built wooden vivs and never had any problems".
Pete |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 21:39:52
ooohhhh!
EEJIIIIII!!!??? we need you here!!  |
| ptmbradley |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 13:26:01
I thought I read somewhere that someone (Eeji?) has been using water based varnish in their vivs for years without problems? Was considering it as an option for my BRB viv when the time comes, but if it's possibly going to cause a hassle then maybe I'll stick to a fablon type covering. |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 08:38:21
the varnish becomes liquid again and makes a real mess lol |
| PureLoneWolf |
Posted - 18/05/2011 : 08:36:44
Hiya and thanks
What do you mean by yuck?
As in, the varnish reacts against it...or just that it slides about everywhere?
Cheers |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 17/05/2011 : 20:35:20
water-based varnishes are safer but when Hongy goes to the loo on it.....yuck!!
and other varnishes like yatch varnish.......i'm not sure, you'd certainly have to wait a while for the fumes to dissipate..... |
