Tiling the cage

[ChilliPepper]

Hi, I am starting a build project and I like the idea of using tile on the shelves so I don't have to be sanding down shelves all the time. My boys pee when and where they like. My question is this- how would I seal the spaces between the tiles and also between the tile and wall of the cage? And lastly, would I use a certain kind of glue to secure the tiles? I plan to get 12x12 tiles for the bottom and middle shelves and then smaller ones for perches. one tile will need a notch cut in it for a jump hole.
I would appreciate any feedback. Current plan dimensions are for 4 feet tall, 24 inches wide and 24 inches deep. Also planning a pull out pan and a drawer in the base to hold feed and bedding. The husband wants the cage enclosed on 3 sides, but I would like to put some vents on the sides and top.

 

[LoveBug]

i think if you pushed the tiles smack dab next to each other so it made a tight fit that you wouldn't need anything secure them and that would also work with the spaces too. there wouldn't really be any.

and for shelves, i think if you did wood and put like a little edge on them on the three sides that aren't touching the cage. then you should be able to put a tile right in there.

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

I think you can use liquid nails to glue them into place, and think someone used kitchen grout between the tiles, and they weren't able to get to it since the spacing is so tiny. If I find the original thread I'll share!

Found it! http://www.chins-n-hedgies.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23573&highlight=grout