augsburg1530":428ce said:No, we are not using melamine but are using 1/2" furniture grade plyboard instead. We will stain and seal the plyboard to match our household furniture. Our Home Depot carries white melamine, but I thought melamine would make a viv that was too heavy. After staining and sealing, we will make a tile floor for easy cleaning. We will be sure to properly cure the stained wood to ensure there are no residual harmful fumes before letting our dragon, Spike, live in it.
I borrowed some viv ideas from this guy, http://www.arbreptiles.com/cages/3x2.shtml where he uses a melamine floor and plyboard top and sides. I figured since we were going to make a waterproof tile floor, we wouldn't need melamine. I'll let you know how that works out.
Eric
Yeah - my VIVs are pretty heavy (my MDF VIV is about 98 pounds and my Particle board VIV is about 70) - but i built a stand as well, on wheels...so that it isnt too hard to move. I liked the look of the melemine and didnt really feel like gettin into all the staining and what not. I live in an apartment and I thought it would get too messy. But yeah sounds like you got a good plan, and I am interested in seeing your pictures when you get done. Good luck with your project and let me know if there is anything i can do to help.