tiled tank ?????

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I've seen ponds done that way, but it wouldn't take much stress to create a crack.
 
I would still use a two part epoxy paint or fiberglass resin to seal the tank first. Tile should not affect your water chemistry but I would be worried about using any type of grout. I would seal the tank and use silicone to put tile in it if you wanted that look.
 
I have seen tiled ponds and tanks in Mexico, but always over concrete. Tiles will crack/pop off if there is ANY flex in the tank. I think it would be difficult (if not impossible) to build a stiff enough plywood tank. Last of all, tile and grout are heavy. The benefit of a plywood tank versus concrete is mostly the portability factor, a big tiled tank would be a lot heavier than a fiberglassed one.

Sorry to be so negative, but it doesn't seem very practical.
 
Dan Feller;1530354; said:
I have seen tiled ponds and tanks in Mexico, but always over concrete. Tiles will crack/pop off if there is ANY flex in the tank. I think it would be difficult (if not impossible) to build a stiff enough plywood tank. Last of all, tile and grout are heavy. The benefit of a plywood tank versus concrete is mostly the portability factor, a big tiled tank would be a lot heavier than a fiberglassed one.

Sorry to be so negative, but it doesn't seem very practical.
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no need to be sorry just lookin at ideas wots the best way to seal a plywood tank???
 
Most people use West Systems epoxy and fiberglass cloth. The stuff isn't cheap, but it is the surest way to seal it. If bonded properly it won't come off for years and years.
 
I was going to tile my ply indoor pond, but ran out of time...(we got another little one on the way!) so the room had to be finished asap. Dr joe was saying to use silicone to seal the tiles together, which is a great idea as it will allow them to flex. I still intend to tile it in about 6 months when things calm down again!!!
 
if ur not looking for a light tank etc than u could tile it and use silicon instead of grout like already suggested and to help protect against cracks then go and seal it over with a clear apoxy to keep it from scratches and cracks!
 
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