How to waterproof a plywood aquarium
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YOu missed probably the best one.. Sanitred... it stays elastic and it eliminates the need for silicon because they have a primer that will make it permanently bond to acrylic or glass. Its also as easy to use as just painting it on.
http://www.sanitred.com/
http://www.sanitred.com/
I think it's a pretty strong claim to say that any method is the "best one". Do you have some more info to back this up? I have not personally had good experiences with Sanitred. I got a small sample and didn't find that it adhered particularly well to glass even with the primer. I've heard other experienced members (VLDesign and nolapete I think) report similarly unimpressive results.
When I started this thread I wanted to stick to tried and true methods that have been used successfully. If you have links to successful long-term builds using Sanitred please post them.
This build is mine, I change my name... http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...d.php?t=259560 using the primer to bond the Sanitred to the acrylic works great. Way better and easier that messing with silicon. I used silicon originally as told in the build doc but its all Sanitred now.
Sorry... realized I posted a broken link.. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...9560-Pict-of-my-DIY-build-now-recycling/page3
I'll be adding to my build post soon. I'm actually redoing a lot on the tank, including running the plumping through my vents and into another room so I don't have to hear pump noise. This is what brought me back to MFK.
I'll be adding to my build post soon. I'm actually redoing a lot on the tank, including running the plumping through my vents and into another room so I don't have to hear pump noise. This is what brought me back to MFK.
How about the Kerdi Membrane from Schluter?
Ive never used it for waterproofing a tank but I do plan to use it this weekend to waterproof my shower... Its almost like a wallpaper type material that can be applied to almost any surface cement board, drywall, or floor decking. They claim it to be 100% waterproof but like I said I havent seen it used on a tank.
http://www.schluter.com/8_1_kerdi.aspx
Ive never used it for waterproofing a tank but I do plan to use it this weekend to waterproof my shower... Its almost like a wallpaper type material that can be applied to almost any surface cement board, drywall, or floor decking. They claim it to be 100% waterproof but like I said I havent seen it used on a tank.
http://www.schluter.com/8_1_kerdi.aspx
