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Permutation · Sep 1, 2019

Would anyone be able to tell me if this is safe to use to seal a custom enclosure with?

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/behr-premium-basement-masonry-waterproofer-paint-white-3-73-l/1000156222

Claudiusx · Sep 1, 2019

Why are you using masonry paint instead of just regular exterior paint? It will work but unless you made your tank out of some odd material, regular paint would work just as fine and be cheaper.

-Brandon

Permutation · Sep 1, 2019

Because I need it to be waterproof. And was told to use that?

Is regular paint water proof? Would you be able to reccomend a suitable paint?

MrSpectrum · Sep 1, 2019

Check out Safe paints and finishes for reptile enclosures :wink:
https://ourreptileforum.com/community/threads/safe-paints-and-finishes-for-reptile-enclosures.16098/

Claudiusx · Sep 1, 2019

Sorry of I'm asking annoying questions but why does it need to be water proof for a dragon enclosure?

Paint is waterproof, but a wooden enclosure no matter what its painted with will eventually deteriorate from water exposure unless joints are sealed. The paint alone wont be significant enough to fill any voids in joints no matter if its masonry or not.

Under normal circumstances, regular exterior paint will seal just fine for a dragon enclosure.

-Brandon

MrSpectrum · Sep 1, 2019

claudiusx":36jc5br2 said:
Under normal circumstances, regular exterior paint will seal just fine for a dragon enclosure.

+1 An alternative is interior latex bathroom/kitchen paint. :wink:

Permutation · Sep 2, 2019

Thank you both, l'll check out that link for some safe sealers.

I'd like it water proof for cleaning and disinfecting purposes, that's why I asked.

I appreciate the help

Claudiusx · Sep 2, 2019

Permutation":36vuahiw said:
Thank you both, l'll check out that link for some safe sealers.

I'd like it water proof for cleaning and disinfecting purposes, that's why I asked.

I appreciate the help

Ok understandable

I use exterior enamel and it seems to hold up very well to that.

-Brandon

MrSpectrum · Sep 3, 2019

The aforementioned bathroom/kitchen paint would suffice as well; it's made for surfaces likely to get condensation, and/or cleaned often.

Permutation · Sep 4, 2019

Perfect, thank you both

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