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 #2161723


Sammy-Ram
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 Building Question.

Why do we coat the wood with acrylacq and the put the silicon? what does the acrylacq do to the wood? and what brand is the safest to use?
07/10/10  09:57pm

 #2161757


Perfectiionezz
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   Message To: Sammy-Ram   In reference to Message Id: 2161723


 Building Question.

AFM Safecoat Acrylacq is the best and safest wood sealer.im not quite sure how to explain it but it seals the wood so no Toxic stuff emits sry if im incorrect but u need to seal the wood with acrylacq u need too!i bought mine here Acrylacq.And the silicone is for the open parts between the wood which u also have to do.Acrylacq is only $18 for a QT and aquarium silicone is only $4
07/11/10  12:43am

 #2161758


Perfectiionezz
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   Message To: Sammy-Ram   In reference to Message Id: 2161723


 Building Question.

ah i just found the words Acrylacq is for to seal the wood from any toxins so they wont harm your uro.and aquarium silicone is to glue all the corners/edges together
07/11/10  12:48am

 #2161826


Sammy-Ram
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   Message To: Perfectiionezz   In reference to Message Id: 2161758


 Building Question.

Thanks, what size of wood did you use to make you viv?
07/11/10  01:49pm

 #2161836


Teach331
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   Message To: Sammy-Ram   In reference to Message Id: 2161826


 Building Question.

I could have this wrong, but isn’t the sealer used for the protection of the wood as well?? (I realize that it also protects the Uro from the toxins that might be in the wood or paint you use, but I always thought one of the main reasons for using it was protect the wood from the damage that can be caused by an animal living in it.....It creates a protective bearier that allows MUCH easier clean-up....Think about it, ... if all the animals waste and everything was allowed to just seap into the wood, it wouldn’t exactly be the best situation for the animal or the enclosure itself.)
07/11/10  02:26pm

 #2161848


Jbreddawg
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   Message To: Teach331   In reference to Message Id: 2161836


 Building Question.

Wood is extremely absorbent. Bare wood will absorb all kinds of nasty things like oder’s,urine,moisture,etc.
If not properly sealed it will rot ,smell and look terrible and fall apart in a relatively short period of time.
07/11/10  04:05pm

 #2161858


Sammy-Ram
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   Message To: Jbreddawg   In reference to Message Id: 2161848


 Building Question.

Thanks thats the kind of info i needed :D



07/11/10  04:57pm

 #2161859


Sammy-Ram
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   Message To: Sammy-Ram   In reference to Message Id: 2161858


 Building Question.

How about i stain it, would that do the same thing or do i hace to stain then seal, then but the silicon
07/11/10  04:59pm

 #2161871


Perfectiionezz
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   Message To: Sammy-Ram   In reference to Message Id: 2161859


 Building Question.

you HAVE TO use acrylacq YOU HAVE TO!!If you not going to use it dont even bother building a enclosure
07/11/10  06:11pm

 #2161876


Teach331
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   Message To: Perfectiionezz   In reference to Message Id: 2161871


 Building Question.

You will need to apply a water-based urethane over the stain.....It was such a long time ago, I honestly can’t remember the name of the one I used, but I believe it was a Rust Oleum product.....I do know it was made for "outdoor exposure"...(and in case you were wondering, the brand "acrylacq" is certainly a good product, and well worth using...however, there are certainly other products available that will work.)
07/11/10  06:38pm

 #2161906


Sammy-Ram
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   Message To: Teach331   In reference to Message Id: 2161876


 Building Question.

so for the wood what size should i use 2"x4" or way smaller?
07/11/10  08:34pm

 #2161961


Rtl402
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   Message To: Sammy-Ram   In reference to Message Id: 2161906


 Building Question.

look on the wiki in the near future (this week i promise) for a huge writeup about my big enclosure build (almost complete). I am trying to edit it as much as possible to give details on everything. and lots of pictures too.

The acrylacq is used to seal the wood, its a water based stain that does not emit dangerous toxins at the temperatures that Uro’s require. It will also protect the wood from feces, odors, etc. Be sure to use oak or melamine (either one as long as its formaldehyde free). I chose the oak because it is much stronger
07/12/10  06:39am

 #2162016


Perfectiionezz
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   Message To: Rtl402   In reference to Message Id: 2161961


 Building Question.

cool i will check that out too.Can u post some pics when ur uro is in it?
07/12/10  12:21pm


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