DIY enclosure advice, stain question, wall covers.

[KazyZane]

I have a question about diy enclosures. I’ve been told and google has told me two different things about stain and beardies. I found a computer hutch that I would really like to use as the base for an enclosure. It is 4x2x5. It is split into a top and bottom. I want to use the top as the enclosure and the bottom for storage. Someone told me the stain would be harmful so therefore I should use a dresser or tv stand. Wouldn’t a stain be problematic on any reused furniture? Also told and googled that as long as I use a safe sealant I don’t have to worry about the stain. Thanks in advance!

 

[smaugthebeardie3756]

Use a polyurethane seal and let it cure until there are no more fumes and you should be fine. The suggestions for dresser or TV stand were probably thinking those were made of melamine or had some other type of finish or veneer that didn't need to be refinished.

 

[Claudiusx]

You can use stain with no issues as long as you seal over the stain afterwards.

-Brandon