non toxic sealers

[gecko-mi-gecko]

I started making a rock wall for my crested gecko but i cant find any non-toxic all surface sealers. And it doesnt help that the workers at lowers/ homedepot dont understand non-toxic...

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what sealer is safe for our geckos

 

[cliff_f]

Most sealers are toxic before they cure. Once they cure they are fine. I would try to find brands other people have used. I am not sure what brand is the best. So basically you really wont find one that isnt toxic.

 

[gecko-mi-gecko]

makes sense....i feel dumb lol :blushing::blushing:

im guessing i could use acrylic spray cans, preferably water based

 

[Riverside Reptiles]

What exactly are you trying to "seal"? What Cliff says is true. However, the time that one product will off gas will vary a lot from another. Some stuff takes months to truly off gas others take days or weeks. Some products never truly cure and will off gas forever.

 

[gecko-mi-gecko]

im trying to seal grout that i used for the backround. Im using dupont grout sealer right now

 

[Dendro_Dave]

I started making a rock wall for my crested gecko but i cant find any non-toxic all surface sealers. And it doesnt help that the workers at lowers/ homedepot dont understand non-toxic...

Can anyone point me in the right direction as to what sealer is safe for our geckos

You might try a search on Dendroboard.com There are alot of dart keepers experimenting with the artificial rock walls, and several how to threads over there. Also some of the aquarium forums have some helpful info.

 

[gecko-mi-gecko]

thanks alot! helped mucho

 

[gecko-mi-gecko]

okay, i really need a brand name all purpose sealer. Can SOMEONE give me some products they have used for sealing grout?

 

[gsuherp]

I picked up a sealer from ACE hardware that I believe will be fine. I can't say that it will for sure because I haven't tested it yet, but from reading the label it should be. Its made by Jasco and is called silicone grout sealer. says low odor and water based formula.

 

[reverendworm]

One thing you might try is an aquarium grade sealant sold by aquatic ecosystems inc.

 http://www.aquaticeco.com/subcategories/3048/Sweetwater-Epoxy-Paints-1-Gallon

. This stuff is kind of pricey, but it goes a long way and is used to fabricate aquaruims out of plywood. I have used it to seal a large enclosure that I am building, and it has worked out pretty well so far.

Also, there is a gentleman who posts on another forum who has built several enclosures using another product.

"Siliconing the corners will not be required if you're using the epoxy after construction. Just goop a little in the corners.
If you're applying the epoxy resin before assembling the enclosure then I would silicone the corners just as a precaution.
Make sure you are using a safe epoxy such as the WEST SYSTEM Epoxy Note that there are many marine epoxies that are not safe to use.

Any child-safe latex paints would be a good choice to use. Rustoleum does have a good line of colours in their Painters Choice line."
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[Forrest]

i ran into the same issue, basically u want any type that says "safe for aquariums" on it. pet stores will carry it but i smaller more expensive tubes, u should be able to get some from a home depot/rona or ur countires equiv hardware store. also keep in mind even the ones that say "safe for aquariums" will give off toxic fumes so a 24-48 hour cure period would be highly recommended. hope this helps good luck.

 

[gecko-mi-gecko]

i went ahead with AFM safecoat products. I used AFM hardseal, contains any off gassing from any layers underneath it. Then i used some layers of watersheild to make it really reallly water-resistant. Been using the products for about 3 months with no side-effects on my gecko!:banana:

 

[wench]

hi ive just made a polystyrene insert with loads of levels and steps etc...........and after grouting it i have sealed it with YATCH VARNISH , other people have used it fot their home made rocks n things. it seams to be ok