Tile for my tank?

[fsbulldog24]

I was looking into getting tile for my leo's tank. does anyone use the vinyl tile? does it work well? any problems? im just looking into different options and thought it would be easiest because hardware places in my area wont cut slate/ceramic tile for you.

 

[animeavatar]

I was told slate or ceramic( that isn't smooth so then they catch insects without sliding around).

 

[doublet74]

I use vinyl stick down. Works fine for me. No smell from glue at all. Been in there for almost 3 months. NO PROBLEMS.

 

[BrightReptiles]

I use vinyl stick on tile as well. Looks great, and has caused no problems, no smell, nothing. Only issue is removal isn't an option, unless you are sticking down more, because that glue doesnt ever come off completely. I also had to trim some silicone from the edges of my tanks to get it to lay totally flat. I think I'm going to use some of the wood grain look on the back of my crested tank soon too

 

[fsbulldog24]

i think im just going to stick paper towel to it so it doesnt stick to my tank how is it with the heat?

 

[BrightReptiles]

Heat is excellent. Holds heat SO much better than the carpet I used before.

 

[BrightReptiles]

Forget the paper towel and just dont peel the paper off the back

 

[doublet74]

I use vinyl stick on tile as well. Looks great, and has caused no problems, no smell, nothing. Only issue is removal isn't an option, unless you are sticking down more, because that glue doesnt ever come off completely. I also had to trim some silicone from the edges of my tanks to get it to lay totally flat. I think I'm going to use some of the wood grain look on the back of my crested tank soon too

They make a product called GOO-GONE. It will remove all the glue residue for you if you want to change your tile.

 

[fsbulldog24]

Forget the paper towel and just dont peel the paper off the back

Do the tiles get too warm since they arent very thick? i do have a rheostat so i dont think it should be that big of a deal. and ya i guess i just wont peel it off haha