Safe wood sealer?

amyemiline · Aug 24, 2016

We are building a 4x2x2 enclosure for our Bearded Dragon, and from what I'ver read it is best to seal the wood that will be on the inside of the enclosure that is exposed to the heat and your Dragon.

I found this sealer and was wondering if anyone knows if it will be safe, and will the sealer itself emit any fumes once it's done drying and is exposed to the heat from the lamps.

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.diamond-wood-finish---int-water-satin-236ml.1000111884.html

If this sealer is not safe, could anyone suggest a name and brand of one that is, I am in Canada also so will most likely have to get it from home depot.

And also how many coats of sealer would be best to apply to the inside to ensure no fumes from the wood escape.

CooperDragon · Aug 24, 2016

I would put down a couple of polyurethane coats and let it dry for several days. That will provide a durable, waterproof coating for the wood.

amyemiline · Aug 24, 2016

Ok thanks.

Do you know if the stuff in the link I posted would be OK?

CooperDragon · Aug 24, 2016

I haven't heard of it specifically but it's water based so probably safe but perhaps not as durable. That's just a guess though.

amyemiline · Aug 24, 2016

I have seen some that werent water based like this one

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.polycrylic---satin.1000406394.html

Wasnt sure if the non water based ones were safe?

CooperDragon · Aug 24, 2016

Some folks use polycrylic. It's water based too. Safe, just not necessarily as durable as polyurethane.

amyemiline · Aug 24, 2016

ok thank you so much, sorry for all the questions, but is there a brand or a specific polyurethane you would suggest.

Im just so nervous about putting something like that in his tank, and want to make sure its 100% ok so I don't worry myself to death.

Taterbug · Aug 24, 2016

I have used minwax polyurethane (solvent based) and minwax polycrylic (water based). Polycrylic is not UV stable (the lights will bleach the wood/stain through the sealer). It is also less durable/water resistant.

Polyurethane, as far as I know, is safe and stable once fully cured (which can take several weeks). Cure time and fumed during curing maybe a concern depending on your work area.

If your looking for something sure fire safe and durable epoxies like those used for ponds are the way to go, pondsheild is the brand I've seen recommended.

amyemiline · Aug 24, 2016

so with the water based, other than bleaching the wood through the selaer, would that be the only issue, which I assume would require re application over time.Which I would be fine doing.

the curing time of the non water based stuff is what worries me, because like you both said it takes a long time and how would i be sure when it has been the right ammount of time.

I will also look into pondshield

Taterbug · Aug 24, 2016

I find the water based doesn't hold up as well to moisture.

amyemiline · Aug 24, 2016

ok, thanks for the input and advice.

since im super worried about cure time it looks like I will be getting the pond armour epoxy, they sell it at my local hardware store.

thanks again

Taterbug · Aug 24, 2016

Hope it works well for you. I havnt used it myself butt heard good things. I've not been able to find it local and shipping "hazardous chemicals" is costly. Heh.

amyemiline · Aug 24, 2016

I'll be sure to post how things go

Gormagon · Aug 24, 2016

Taterbug":1kg5lv9a said:
Hope it works well for you. I havnt used it myself butt heard good things. I've not been able to find it local and shipping "hazardous chemicals" is costly. Heh.

Home Depot carries it.

amyemiline · Aug 26, 2016

I know some of you suggested to get minwax to coat the inside of our enclosure. I just wanted to post the link to the stuff at the local hardware store before I go purchase it.

If someone could let me know if this correct that would be awesome

https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.polycrylic---satin.1000406394.html

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