Melamine

[pinefamily]

OK, thanks for that.

 

[pinefamily]

What about roof and gutter sealant? Should be the same?

 

[Snowman]

What about roof and gutter sealant? Should be the same?

I'm not sure. I just use aquarium grade because I figure if it is safe for fish it should be fine for reptiles.

 

[Rogue5861]

What about roof and gutter sealant? Should be the same?

Yes. Any 100% silicone that is safe for drinking water will be fine if not submerged 24/7. Avoid any with mould or mildew inhibitors.


Rick

 

[Flexxx]

I use melamine for enclosures and I get it from bunnings but I buy it in 2400x1200x16 sheets and cut it myself. I buy white because its all they have due to cost, for the price of black may as well get marine grade ply. And if you run a bead of aquarium grade silicone around the joins like snowman said it keeps the moisture out

 

[NicG]

Ok so I want to make black enclosures....someone just tell me what to tell the guys I need so I don't look like a idiot please lol

Try black Formply. It's available from Bunnings, water-resistant and you can use water-based enamel paint to see the edges. The only thing is that they won't cut for you, but a coarse jigsaw works fine.

http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/diy-zone-5392/formply-construction-206460/ - This is my first time using it, but it won't be the last. Definitely superior to melamine in every way (so far).

 

[Rogue5861]

Try black Formply. It's available from Bunnings, water-resistant and you can use water-based enamel paint to see the edges. The only thing is that they won't cut for you, but a coarse jigsaw works fine.

http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/diy-zone-5392/formply-construction-206460/ - This is my first time using it, but it won't be the last. Definitely superior to melamine in every way (so far).

Not sure about it being superior in appearance. May as well just get a roll of contact an put on on a sheet of ply.... It has such a horid finish.


Rick

 

[snakeprincess]

Bunnings melamine is fine to use as long as you seal the joins etc. I've had enclosures for ages built from it with no problems. I've painted it black before and it worked ok.
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What type of paint did you use?

 

[Snowman]

Can't remember to be honest. It was meant for painting melamine. I did stick clear Perspex on the inside to make cleaning easier and avoid scratching the paint. Since then I don't do black enclosures. I find the mirror effect too annoying when the lights are off inside the viv.

 

[hunterschamps]

I used cabinet making HMR melamine, all cut by the cabinet makers and put together by them too. Had 2 enclosures done for $220 all i had to do was buy glass, light fittings and head cords! HMR Stuff is great because it is exactly that, High Moisture Resistant so if you do happen to spill water, there is no major effect on the board, same as what you'd find in any kitchen these days

 

[Joemal]

Always used Bunnings hmr Melamine and never had any problems with it .