All good ?

[Linhdan Nguyen]

I went to Home Depot this morning looking for a sealant for the indoor enclosure. They didnt have many different options. I picked this out but want to run it through with you guys here before i use it. If its not right, let me know and i'll order online.

 

[Jodie]

I would think after it dries, and is allowed to air out good, it should be fine. Let's see what others think though.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

I'm sorry but I have a question : how is it mildew resist ? Does it have a fungaside in it ?

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

I'm sorry but I have a question : how is it mildew resist ? Does it have a fungaside in it ?

Im not sure. Would i find that in the ingredients?

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Heres the last side, the side to the right is in Spanish.

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

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Heres the last side, the side to the right is in Spanish.

It contains lead and a mildewcide.

 

[JoesMum]

It contains lead and a mildewcide.

I agree! It's pretty prominent. Lead isn't good for humans never mind tortoises!

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

It contains lead and a mildewcide.

I agree! It's pretty prominent. Lead isn't good for humans never mind tortoises!

Thank you guys! Ill return this tomorrow.
I thought lead was somewhere along illegal though? Because of the health effects it causes

 

[Grandpa Turtle 144]

Thank you guys! Ill return this tomorrow.
I thought lead was somewhere along illegal though? Because of the health effects it causes

Please don't tell the people of Flint , Mi about lead being illegal !

 

[JoesMum]

In the UK you definitely wouldn't be able to sell it. Different countries have different laws though.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

Well thank you! Ill see what they have online
Do you have any recommendations?

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

So this is what i'm looking at.
this is a polyurethane paint:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Kona-Stain-and-Polyurethane-266153/203366155
This is a acrylic and latex paint:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Ole...Black-General-Purpose-Paint-1976502/100172539

I saw that these types were used by others on the forum.

 

[Speedy-1]

I am using an exterior latex paint on mine !

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

I am using an exterior latex paint on mine !

Thanks ! will you be willing to share the brand?

 

[Tom]

The only things that really work well for this purpose are non-toxic boat paint, that is meant to be under water, or fiberglass resin.

For an open topped enclosure, regular exterior paint can work, but don't expect to last a long time if its wet all the time.

I used a product called Drylok on my last closed chamber and it seems to be holding up okay, but I haven't peeled away the substrate to check it in months.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

http://www.homedepot.com/p/TriCoPol...RV-_-rv_gm_pip_rr-_-206403282-_-203322676-_-N

this looks promising

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

The only things that really work well for this purpose are non-toxic boat paint, that is meant to be under water, or fiberglass resin.

For an open topped enclosure, regular exterior paint can work, but don't expect to last a long time if its wet all the time.

I used a product called Drylok on my last closed chamber and it seems to be holding up okay, but I haven't peeled away the substrate to check it in months.

I've been looking at Drylok that you recommended also. I will most likely be going with that since its been tried

 

[Tom]

I've been looking at Drylok that you recommended also. I will most likely be going with that since its been tried

I did three coats, just to be sure.

 

[Linhdan Nguyen]

I did three coats, just to be sure.

Ill be sure to do the same. You can never be too safe

 

[saginawhxc]

I just built a new enclosure for our baby. I used spar urethane and I'm giving it a very generous off-gassing period, but I'm actually lining everything but the top of my enclosure with coroplast.