Options for water sealing?

[Mgridgaway]

Hey alll!

My redfoots are getting larger a smidge faster than I expected, so it may be time to start thinking about building a new tortoise table. What are my options for sealing it against water? I want something effective while not spending a whole lot... basically, nothing fancy. I was looking at thompson's water sealant... any thoughts?

I don't have any final specs for the table, but I'm thinking it's gonna be pretty basic. 1ft high planks of wood for the sides with a 1/2" plywood bottom.

 

[Redstrike]

I used a pond liner, I think it was around $30.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000E5T6XS/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

 

[Mgridgaway]

I considered that, but it's a bit too expensive... looking to keep it under $10!

 

[EP429]

I used Plasti-Kote automotive undercoating.
Same stuff as the Flex-Seal spray on rubber you see on TV, except it's $7 instead of $19.99 (if you order in the next 10 minutes) and readily available at any auto parts store or tractor supply.
I pour a full pitcher into my Redfoot's enclosure 2-3 times a week, no leaks

 

[RonHays]

I used Plasti-Kote automotive undercoating.
Same stuff as the Flex-Seal spray on rubber you see on TV, except it's $7 instead of $19.99 (if you order in the next 10 minutes) and readily available at any auto parts store or tractor supply.
I pour a full pitcher into my Redfoot's enclosure 2-3 times a week, no leaks

Good idea! I've heard of that stuff and thought about using it myself.

 

[Mgridgaway]

Is this the stuff you're talking about?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004BTED7C/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20

 

[EP429]

Yep, that's the stuff

 

[EP429]

I just wanted to do a follow-up on this.
The Plasti-Kote stuff started swelling & chipping within 6 months. It worked great at first, but I'm gonna have to strip and redo my enclosure here soon

 

[NudistApple]

I'm just going to use a shower-liner I picked up at Lowe's for 5 bucks, and staple it in there.

 

[Spn785]

Would it be okay to use polyurethane? That stuff is pretty cheap and it definitely protects the wood.

 

[LRTortoises]

I bought a box of 50 of those stick on tiles. They ended up being 22 cents a peive