Safe wood sealant and paint

[Owlco]

Hi everyone,

I am almost finished building my chameleons cage and will need to seal the wood or paint it with a product that is safe for my chameleon.
I have tried to do some research but am finding it difficult to gather some information on the right products. I have heard that the Winmax polycrylic sealant has been used, though at the hardware store the Windmax has the toxic symbol on it and I am hesitant to use it.

If someone could give me some recommendations that would be awesome.

Thank you !

 

[SharpShooter]

Hi everyone,

I am almost finished building my chameleons cage and will need to seal the wood or paint it with a product that is safe for my chameleon.
I have tried to do some research but am finding it difficult to gather some information on the right products. I have heard that the Winmax polycrylic sealant has been used, though at the hardware store the Windmax has the toxic symbol on it and I am hesitant to use it.

If someone could give me some recommendations that would be awesome.

Thank you !

@Brodybreaux25 has just done a stunner, so I'm sure he'll be able to help you out.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

FlexSeal or drylok. FlexSeal is expensive but it creates a surface your Cham can grip without hurting his nails.

My most recent build:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/bioactive-mentor.167174/

 

[jamest0o0]

@Brodybreaux25 , would you use flex seal on dried foam for living walls?

 

[GoodKarma19]

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[Brodybreaux25]

Hmmmm...? Let me think on that

 

[Brodybreaux25]

I’m not 100% sure how well it would stick to the smooth outer surface of spray foam but I would put my money on it working. 80% sure. Now if you sand and shape your foam after it cures I know for sure it would grab onto that.

If someone orders a viv or background from me using foam my go to topcoat is definitely the spray stone texture. Looks great, lasts a long time, and can’t be bought off a shelf somewhere.

 

[jamest0o0]

@Brodybreaux25 cool thanks for sharing!

 

[Owlco]

@Brodybreaux25 , would you use flex seal on dried foam for living walls?

I have also heard of people using Grout for rock walls, @Brodybreaux25 have you tried this method?

 

[Owlco]

FlexSeal or drylok. FlexSeal is expensive but it creates a surface your Cham can grip without hurting his nails.

My most recent build:
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/bioactive-mentor.167174/

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Wow thanks so much for the recommendations, I'll check to see if these products are sold near me or if I can get them off amazon.ca. Do yo find that the flex seal scratches off or?

 

[Brodybreaux25]

Wow thanks so much for the recommendations, I'll check to see if these products are sold near me or if I can get them off amazon.ca. Do yo find that the flex seal scratches off or?

I’ve used it in several builds over the last few builds, can’t think of a time it’s ever been scratched off. Surface prep is key.

 

[Brodybreaux25]

I have also heard of people using Grout for rock walls, @Brodybreaux25 have you tried this method?

I’ve never done it in a viv but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Just make sure aren’t any sharp edges. I think the biggest thing to watch out for would be the grout being a little rough on his feet, belly, and tail since they are not really designed to be walking around on those. I’d also recommend potting in a lot of branches around the grout so he can easily navigate around it if need be.