Paint

Dazza · 20-02-2008, 09:46 AM

Has anyone painted thier tortoise tables if so what paint did you use ???

I have made some tables from wood but i really want to be able to wipe them clean so was thinking i should paint them !

All comments welcome

Dazza

DAISY · 20-02-2008, 11:28 AM

I was about to ask the same question, I'm looking for a safe waterproof varnish so would be interested in any answers

KayMarie · 20-02-2008, 11:29 AM

Yeah, I'd like to varnish mine also

So suggestions would be good

Mich_P · 21-02-2008, 08:15 PM

yacht varnish is waterproof and so long as given enough time to be fully ventilated and all the odours gone it's safe for vivariums so pretty sure it would be fine for tortoise tables too!

swad1000 · 21-02-2008, 08:28 PM

I'd use a water based gloss paint, or water based varnish.

I'd be suspect of anything oil based, I know tortoises don't chew, but better safe than sorry.

Toni115 · 21-02-2008, 08:50 PM

a lot of the stains/varnish will say on the tin if they are animal safe, not sure about paint though

Dazza · 21-02-2008, 09:06 PM

thanks i'll look for a water based paint !

Dazza

Pies · 24-02-2008, 02:25 PM

I used Cuprinol shed & fence preserver. It keeps the natural beauty of wood on show.

BUT..... LEAVE IT IN OPEN AIR FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS FOR THE VAPOUR TO DISPEL BEFORE USE.

wildlifewarrior · 24-02-2008, 04:04 PM

i paint and varnish ALL of my vivs and tort tables befor sellign them. i use animal friendly fence panle paint(over 80 colours and every shop sells this stuff) and then the next day i varnish them in cradle/yatch varnish...completely safe and waterproof. as it suggests they use cradle varnish when apinting cradles and other objects for younge children so it's safe.

20-02-2008, 09:46 AM	#1
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	Paint Has anyone painted thier tortoise tables if so what paint did you use ??? I have made some tables from wood but i really want to be able to wipe them clean so was thinking i should paint them ! All comments welcome Dazza __________________ www.inkaproducts.co.uk www.megaray.co.uk

20-02-2008, 11:28 AM	#2
DAISY Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LIVERPOOL Posts: 2,763	I was about to ask the same question, I'm looking for a safe waterproof varnish so would be interested in any answers __________________ Rach Mum to 12 horsfields, 2 redfoots, 2 spur-thighed, 4 dogs, 1 cat, 1 guinea pig, 3 chipmunks, 3 african pygmy hedgehogs, 4 bearded dragons, 1 goldfish. 2 daughters and 1 husband.

21-02-2008, 08:50 PM	#6
Toni115 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ongar Essex Posts: 3,203	a lot of the stains/varnish will say on the tin if they are animal safe, not sure about paint though __________________ Toni xx Proud owner of 1 redfoot, 1 moggy, 1 very stupid dog, 1 dwarf Lop, 2 leopard geckos and two teenage girls!

21-02-2008, 09:06 PM	#7
Dazza Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,486	thanks i'll look for a water based paint ! Dazza __________________ www.inkaproducts.co.uk www.megaray.co.uk

24-02-2008, 02:25 PM	#8
Pies Member Hatched Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London UK Posts: 356	I used Cuprinol shed & fence preserver. It keeps the natural beauty of wood on show. BUT..... LEAVE IT IN OPEN AIR FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS FOR THE VAPOUR TO DISPEL BEFORE USE. __________________ Pies Ban the import of tortoises, sign the petition at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/769012123

20-02-2008, 11:29 AM	#3
KayMarie Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire :D Posts: 1,252	Yeah, I'd like to varnish mine also So suggestions would be good

21-02-2008, 08:15 PM	#4
Mich_P Member Egg Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southend-on-sea Posts: 57	yacht varnish is waterproof and so long as given enough time to be fully ventilated and all the odours gone it's safe for vivariums so pretty sure it would be fine for tortoise tables too!

21-02-2008, 08:28 PM	#5
swad1000 Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,702	I'd use a water based gloss paint, or water based varnish. I'd be suspect of anything oil based, I know tortoises don't chew, but better safe than sorry.

24-02-2008, 04:04 PM	#9
wildlifewarrior Banned Adult Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: stokie for life Posts: 4,272	i paint and varnish ALL of my vivs and tort tables befor sellign them. i use animal friendly fence panle paint(over 80 colours and every shop sells this stuff) and then the next day i varnish them in cradle/yatch varnish...completely safe and waterproof. as it suggests they use cradle varnish when apinting cradles and other objects for younge children so it's safe.

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