Habitat - Indoor :: Safe paints and sealants

[holidae]

I'm currently constructing an overhead basking area, (out of wood). Are there any recommendations for paints or water sealants? I want to make sure everything I use is safe.

I suppose I could use any paint as long as it were sealed, but I though I'd better ask those that are more experienced.

[jozzep]

I wouldn't use wood in parts that will be in the water.Make sure that whatever wood you do decide to use isn't treated in any way, and silicone must be "100% aquarium safe silicone".It should say so on the label.
As per paint, got no answer for ya since i never used any for mine.

[holidae]

It won't be in the water, just above it, but he will be getting on it when he's wet

[vear]

My basking area is made out of wood also. I simply covered the bottom with plastic and put some fake turf/grass on top of that. I find that I didn't even need the plastic - the wood never gets wet.