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Old 24-06-2007, 11:15 PM
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I want to convert a kinda small wardrobe into a viv.......but it has a big crack in it which exposes the inside wood....is there anyway i can use it by doing something with the wardrobe


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you could seal the crack with silicon
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Old 24-06-2007, 11:22 PM
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the crack is pretty wide though would it make a difference like its about a centi metre wide........and would i have to use aqarium silicone
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Old 24-06-2007, 11:26 PM
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yeh, use aquarium sealant, it should do the job fine.
you could , if the crack is quite wide, use a wood filler, try and find a solvent free one though, and then cover the filler with a couple of coats of yacht varnish to seal it.
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i probally should also ask now that theres a thread....do i have to seal anything else as it just used to be a wardrobe ?
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