Large cabinet sealing help..I really need it.

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Originally Posted by muhren

Some may argue with my thinking...in fact I expect it, BUT I would just try seasoning it first and see how it holds. I also just bought a cabinet and the glass seemed a little "loose" to me. Doors could us a little tightening (which I did) but the seal isn't completely air tight. That being said, it holds humidity at 67% like a ROCK without any sealant applied. I have a couple pounds of beads in the thing too...just as an FYI.

My understanding has always been that slight air flow is expected. You just can't have enough that it ruins the humidity level.

M

This approach has merit especially as it applies to wood on wood seams/joints. If the cabinet hasn't been up to humidity levels for a while, simply seasoning it will result in wood swell that may seal many of your problems. As far as the door gaps where gaskets/foam is now gone, home improvement stores sell a wide variety of self-stick foam and rubber strips that should work. And, you should be able to do a "sniff test" on the material before you buy it to see if it is odor free. silicon caulk probable most pliable for the glass, but I've never had any silicon caulk that didn't stink! Don't know if aquarium silicon is any different.