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09-03-2007, 05:38 PM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
Coming along nicely Liz. You should be proud of yourself. 
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09-03-2007, 06:46 PM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
Thanks It's been a ton of work and I am quite proud. My hubby and I are going to haul it upstairs today.
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09-03-2007, 09:06 PM
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09-04-2007, 12:31 PM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
Going to be some happy frogs in that habitat.
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09-04-2007, 08:16 PM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
Very nice Liz! That is great!
Though personally I would stain the supporting cabinet to match the enclosure!
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09-05-2007, 12:52 AM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
the supporting cabinet was only $45 so I can't complain. We were going to paint it black to match the rest of the room. I still haven't decided. its a standard bathroom vanity cabinet. I'm not sure if paint will stick to it or not.
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09-05-2007, 10:55 PM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
sand it first and it will. just enough to get the top layer of clear sealant off...
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09-06-2007, 08:48 AM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
More than likely it has the thermofoil doors on it. They kind of feel like plastic. We use them frequently at work. No idea if you can paint those or not. Probably if you rough them up with sandpaper and use a latex primer. The paint should stick.
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09-06-2007, 10:01 AM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
I called krylon and they said to use their paint called Fusion. It sticks to everything including plastic. I might give it a whirl. I have to do it now or forever hold my peace since once the tank is full of rocks and dirt, I don't think I will be able to move it.
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09-06-2007, 03:56 PM
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Re: Dumpy treefrog vivarium construction
I tried using fusion on some PVC pipe flutes I made. It did take but seemed to chip off pretty easily.
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