I've been stalking the ikea greenhouse sub but I'm half tempted to do something like this. I'm not sure the back panel could handle weight of custom shelves though. Does anyone have experience with this? How much of a pain is it to weather proof??
by Spite96
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You could easily reinforce the back. With good ventilation and thorough sealing to protect against humidity related issues, I think you could make it work.
The humidity will rot and warp the wood- never, ever underestimate the ability of water to destroy things. Like… it creates canyons.
If you want the **look**, go with faux plants. You could turn each level into a different little world.
Don’t waste your time or the furniture. You might seal it enough to last a few months but damn that’s a lotta work for minimal return.
I haven’t done this with plants, but I have used the Kilz mold and mildew primer in bathrooms and that stuff seems SOLID after a few years. (The fact that it’s so hard to get off my hands after I paint says something). Anyway, no dog in the fight here, but if you just reaaaaallllly wanted to try it, that might be a helpful step in the process.
If you’re really determined to make this work you could add a layer of perpex to all moisture exposed areas and seal that. Waterproof everything else with resin and prepare to redo it if needed. In all honesty, I have 2 cabinets that I plan using this way but one will be for desert plants and one for sealed terrariums. I am not that commited as to grow tropical plants in them but if you are, make sure you waterproof the hell out of your cabinet.
Go for it. You’re only limited by your own imagination.