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 #1833061


BOVER
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 Sealant? i know...not another one

hi in know there are loads of of threads of this but i didnt want it to come across asif i was hi jacking the other threads.
anyways i know how to build the structure thanks to shays amazing thread "how to cages" but i just want to know that if i sealed the corners and edges with aquarium sealant and used some sort of varnish on the bottom, sides and top or could i use a alternative? btw we dnt have FRP out here in the uk!! :O so could i use a alternative to this?
thank you
Bover
08/16/08  05:43pm

 #1833177


BOVER
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833061


 Sealant? i know...not another one

BUMP?!?!
08/16/08  07:29pm

 #1833240


Betarev3
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833177


 Sealant? i know...not another one

Dont you have any type of vinyl floor covering?
08/16/08  08:22pm

 #1833241


Sidbarvin
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833061


 Sealant? i know...not another one

Sheet flooring works ok as long as no edges are exposed for claws to get a hold of.
08/16/08  08:23pm

 #1833268


BOVER
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   Message To: Sidbarvin   In reference to Message Id: 1833241


 Sealant? i know...not another one

thanks guys, we do have vinyl but its so thin that im not sure it would be that good:(
and rodger, by sheet flooring do you mean like tiles on floors and lino and stuff?
and if i did use sheet flooring i would use sealant around the edges and corners
cheers
BOVER
08/16/08  08:40pm

 #1833339


Sidbarvin
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833268


 Sealant? i know...not another one

Ya, sheet linoleum, not the individual tiles. You need a solid barrier between the moisture and the wood. It’s the same thing Betarev is talking about. He must have been posting at the same time as me.
08/16/08  09:50pm

 #1833418


BOVER
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   Message To: Sidbarvin   In reference to Message Id: 1833339


 Sealant? i know...not another one

thanks rodeger...and another thing, when i drill it into the mdf, do i drill it front ways into mdf (so that the bottom is showing) or backways (so that the front is showing) ?
thanks
also, does this seem good? link
cheers
BOVER
08/16/08  10:56pm

 #1833464


Sidbarvin
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833418


 Sealant? i know...not another one

You can lap and drill the edges either way. If you plan on using MDF, you had better be sure to seal it very well. If moisture gets to it it will deteriorate VERY quickly. Much faster than plywood or OSB (oriented strand board). I think the stuff on the link is what we are talking about. Use polyurethane caulk to seal the edges. Also put the linoleum on the pieces before you put them together. This will help to give you a better seal.
08/16/08  11:42pm

 #1833477


BOVER
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   Message To: Sidbarvin   In reference to Message Id: 1833464


 Sealant? i know...not another one

THANKS SOOO MUCH RODGER!!! and i think i found where i can also get polyurethane caulk !!!
do you think would work?? link
thanks so much
BOVER
08/16/08  11:57pm

 #1833512


Sidbarvin
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833477


 Sealant? i know...not another one

No Bover, that is glue. Look for polyurethane, exterior caulk.

No sweat
Roger
08/17/08  12:45am

 #1833562


BOVER
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   Message To: Sidbarvin   In reference to Message Id: 1833512


 Sealant? i know...not another one

oh lol sorry rodger :S
well howa bout this? its in a tin though link

cheeerrrss
BOVER
08/17/08  02:13am

 #1833567


Sidbarvin
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833562


 Sealant? i know...not another one

The stuff you need to look for comes in a tube like the first link you put up, only it will say polyurethane caulk. There are a few brand names here in the US, not sure about the UK.



08/17/08  02:20am

 #1833569


BOVER
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833562


 Sealant? i know...not another one

it contains polyurethane!?! and i could get a sealant gun, so itss all goood
lol
BOVER
08/17/08  02:26am

 #1833577


Sidbarvin
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   Message To: BOVER   In reference to Message Id: 1833569


 Sealant? i know...not another one

Right, you got it.
08/17/08  02:46am


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