Painting backgrounds

[fishbum]

I have spray painted backgrounds on 6 or 7 tanks now,and I love them.
But I was wondering if anyone has used a brush to paint on a background.
I want to paint a 180,and in order to spray paint it,it will have to be outside,then brought back in.Not that this can't be done,it's just a lot of moving and seems like it would be easier to just brush on a black background inside.
Has anyone painted on a solid backgorund with a brush? If yes,how does it look? What kind of paint did you use?

 

[Danny Monster]

ive done it on a piece of glass to see the outcome, and it looked nice. so why not? go for it! but then agin. u would hath to do a couple coats

 

[FSM]

Black latex paint, use a roller. It works great, but takes a while - you have to apply a thin coat, wait 10-15 minutes for it to dry and add another coat. You can't just apply one thick layer in one go, it doesn't stick to the glass well enough and you will end up making the layer thinner if you try.

It takes about 5-6 coats.

 

[Angler]

Yes, definitely use a roller. I used one one my 125, and it worked great. I tried a brush on my 75, and it took probably 10+ coats.

 

[fishbum]

I have heard latex may peel off over time.Is this not true?
When I have spray painted tanks,I have always used enamel.

 

[briflikk]

I have heard latex may peel off over time.

I have only painted one with latex and yes it did peel off fairly easy ounce it got moisture on it

 

[the_deeb]

I've used a foam brush and black acrylic paint. Only needed 2 coats and looks great.

 

[cypher1024]

I used a paint brush and it came out fine. The key is to do lots of thin coats. The glass takes care of the rest