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Pebbles82 · 01-17-2019, 11:16 AM

I would also stick to plastikote - it's the only one I know that is safe and virtually odour free. A small bottle should easily do two coats on one side of a full level.

The issue with plywood is the formaldehyde in the glue used to make the plywood. The Germans use birch plywood that is supposed to have non toxic glue as well. If you can find some non toxic hardwood plywood (as opposed to softwood plywood), that would probably be easiest.

Untreated pine is fine but can be a bit thick and heavy for a full level - you would need good screw fixings.

On the other hand, plywood plastikoted should be sealed which would help.

01-17-2019, 11:16 AM
Pebbles82 Hamster Antics Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 23,533	Re: Help me with these materials, please!! I would also stick to plastikote - it's the only one I know that is safe and virtually odour free. A small bottle should easily do two coats on one side of a full level. The issue with plywood is the formaldehyde in the glue used to make the plywood. The Germans use birch plywood that is supposed to have non toxic glue as well. If you can find some non toxic hardwood plywood (as opposed to softwood plywood), that would probably be easiest. Untreated pine is fine but can be a bit thick and heavy for a full level - you would need good screw fixings. On the other hand, plywood plastikoted should be sealed which would help.