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Post by mommarkann on Feb 10, 2004 14:00:01 GMT -8
Hello again,
MarkAnn here with another question.
We are in the process of making "Don" a bigger enclosure. I have found something but want to know if it is alright to paint it. If so does it need to be a certain type paint.
Thanks so much,
MarkAnn, Don and the crew
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Post by Yoda on Feb 10, 2004 16:00:48 GMT -8
;D
Well first off NO lead based paint..
use a regualr house paint or Tremclad (water based)
the most important part is to Prime well and ensure
you give the enclosure lots of time to fumagate.
A good rule of thumb is to allow the whole thing to dry in a well ventilated area and when it is dry and you are confident that no more fumes exist ...
let it stand for one more day.... ;D
Dont skimp on the primer ...Iggys will scratch at it and we dont want the paint chipping off and get eaten.
James and Yoda
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Post by prism_wolf on Feb 10, 2004 19:00:53 GMT -8
Personally I like the polished polyeurathane look, which also comes in a water-based medium.
I agree with waiting until the fumes are gone and then one more day...a good rule of thumb.
Gonna paint a rainforest mural?? Trees....Oooo...maybe a butterfly in the leaves...or...or...a colorful rainforesty flower...or...or... *drifting into a rainforest day dream*
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Post by SurvivorSteph on Feb 10, 2004 20:49:36 GMT -8
Ig's need mucho moisture,so if you're painting wood be sure to seal it.
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Post by mar on Feb 12, 2004 19:17:58 GMT -8
I don't know what product you are planning to use but for solid wood in an iguana cage I have always used oil and wax.
A couple light coats of mineral oil or boiled linseed oil covered with paste wax looks great, is water proof like nothing else, because it is absorbed into the wood, and edible (obviously you have to avoid toxic woods).
Rag on the oil, let stand over night, then rag on then buff off the wax. Using a heat gun or hair dryer will allow the wax to better penetrate the wood.
Works just as well on cutting boards.
Mark
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