Hey guys. I want to repaint the used stand that I got with my 200, but I'm not 100% what type of paint/primer to use. The stand is made out of MDF with 1" x 3" wood trim at the base and at the top of the stand. Any recommendations for prep, primer, and paint?
Paint for an aquarium stand
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I really don't think it matters if you mean picking a paint that would affect fish, as the stand isnt...in the water... sorry if that isn't what you meant, but just trying to cover all bases.
For our tank stand, I used Varathane Proffesional Clear Finish clearglass900 interior.
the wood was a combination of oak, maple, cherry, and a few other things, but i'm not sure, all hardwood though.
Here are some pictures of the results http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6780
As for the MDF.. I'm not sure But I did Find this, I hope you find useful:
http://www.international-paints.co.uk/details.php?productid=96&primerprep=1&surfaceid=48
looks good and I think you can order from the site, and it has pretty much all I think you need to know, hope that helps
For our tank stand, I used Varathane Proffesional Clear Finish clearglass900 interior.
the wood was a combination of oak, maple, cherry, and a few other things, but i'm not sure, all hardwood though.
Here are some pictures of the results http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6780
As for the MDF.. I'm not sure But I did Find this, I hope you find useful:
http://www.international-paints.co.uk/details.php?productid=96&primerprep=1&surfaceid=48
looks good and I think you can order from the site, and it has pretty much all I think you need to know, hope that helps
It depends on what kind of look you are going for your tank, i would just use an internal paint from your local hardware store. But it does depend on what colour you would like.
Well, a warerproof primer would be the idea, im guessing because you WILL get aot of water on that thing. Good luck
Well, a warerproof primer would be the idea, im guessing because you WILL get aot of water on that thing. Good luck
Use a gloss orsemi gloss for easy cleanup.Maybe an exterior paint for durability with the possibility of spills.
It turns out that only the old trim was MDF and I've torn all of that off and will be replacing it with new hardwood 1x3s. The external sheets of the stand are plywood that has been previously painted black. I will be sanding that down a bit and using an oil based primer and then painting it black again. I think I'll probably use a semi-gloss black paint as I don't want it to be flat black, but I also don't want it to be too shiny either.
There's a brand of paint called "Sign Painters' 1 shot". As the name implies, it is mostly used for lettering and pinstriping automobiles. Can also be sprayed from a gun with thinner. It's amazingly durable and better than rust-oleum in my opinion. I've used it for a number of applications including my mailbox that endures severe weather climate changes, ice, rain, direct sun, sub zero temperatures etc. i.e. It takes a lot to break this paint down. Probably comes in semi-gloss black flat black but I'm not 100% positive.
I've used this paint on wood and metal alike. One drawback, it does not apply very opaque onto larger areas with a brush (if you plan on using a brush), so you will likely want to apply a few coats. Applies better if sprayed on but watta mess. I would wet sand as a last step depending on how smooth the raw stand is and how much time & energy you're willing to spend. I'm with ShadowVengeance on the idea of using verathane. I think you can get it in semi-gloss. Perhaps this idea for your tank stand is not the best in the universe, but I'ts what I would do since I always have one-shot paint laying around for painting projects that require permanence.
I've used this paint on wood and metal alike. One drawback, it does not apply very opaque onto larger areas with a brush (if you plan on using a brush), so you will likely want to apply a few coats. Applies better if sprayed on but watta mess. I would wet sand as a last step depending on how smooth the raw stand is and how much time & energy you're willing to spend. I'm with ShadowVengeance on the idea of using verathane. I think you can get it in semi-gloss. Perhaps this idea for your tank stand is not the best in the universe, but I'ts what I would do since I always have one-shot paint laying around for painting projects that require permanence.
You should be able to find a good primer at home depot. I would use an acrylic paint after the primer and then a clear coat. I am in the staining phase of my 240g stand. I built the frame last Monday and now I am nearly complete. I skinned it and now it's nearly complete. 100% homemade. Finished pics coming soon. I didn't take any while I was building it.