Wood sealant for vivs?

SnakeyJay · 03-02-12, 12:55 PM

Hey, I've met a carpenter who's going to make me a new viv and possibly more if I like his work. I'd make them myself but the vivs would look ugly as hell

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So what sealant is best for him to use all over and for joins etc? Hopefully it's going to be made of some nice looking wood and keep in mind it's going to be for my BRB so high humidy is a factor.
Thanks in advance hot any help.

BarelyBreathing · 03-02-12, 01:08 PM

Polyurethane.

Gungirl · 03-02-12, 01:12 PM

If it is made well all the joints should meet tight and the polyurethane will be a great sealant. However if there are loose joints use a silicone sealant to fill the gaps.

I would use a natural base product if you can find some near you. I use a whey base on all mine and it works amazingly well.

Lankyrob · 03-02-12, 02:24 PM

I used silicone bathroom sealant in the one is sealed recently, just give it plenty of airing time to clear the fumes.

SnakeyJay · 03-02-12, 06:08 PM

Thanks guys... Ill give that a go... Is there an all over sealant or gloss that I should use all over the interior that will still look nice? Sorry for the questions, never really thought about it before as I've had shop made vivs.

Gungirl · 03-02-12, 08:51 PM

As far as brand goes Minwax is a good brand. As far as shine goes that really depends on what you like. I prefer a lighter shine and so I enjoy the look of a satin. Some people like more shine and go with semi gloss or gloss. They will all seal just as well it is just more a preference of what you like to look at.

beardeds4life · 03-03-12, 08:41 AM

does it matter if they say non toxic? after the dry wouldn't theoretically anything be non toxic

Gungirl · 03-03-12, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by beardeds4life

does it matter if they say non toxic? after the dry wouldn't theoretically anything be non toxic

They don't have to be non toxic, you are correct that after 99% of them dry they are harmless. I just prefer to go non toxic as much as I can.

takagari · 03-03-12, 08:53 AM

Well off gassing can be an issue for months after with some products.
I would use aquarium safe silicone as well if you can/need too.

SnakeyJay · 03-03-12, 10:13 AM

Thanks everyone... I was thinking of using a pond sealant on the interior.. Not pretty but should seal all moisture out.