Mar 28, 2004 #1 E EBR Aquarium Advice Activist Joined Jan 11, 2004 Messages 140 Location Maryland Has anyone ever painted the back side of their tank? If so, is there a special paint? Any words of wisdom or things to be mindful of? Thanks. Matt
Has anyone ever painted the back side of their tank? If so, is there a special paint? Any words of wisdom or things to be mindful of? Thanks. Matt
Mar 28, 2004 #2 G GrndHog Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Jul 18, 2003 Messages 636 Location Defuniak Springs, Fl I have sprayed a few tanks black, I used Krylon semi-gloss. Spray thin coats, it will take 4 to 5 to get good coverage. HTH
I have sprayed a few tanks black, I used Krylon semi-gloss. Spray thin coats, it will take 4 to 5 to get good coverage. HTH
Mar 28, 2004 #3 J johnkristie Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Jan 24, 2004 Messages 215 Location San Diego I painted the back of mine black, so that it is not a distraction. It looks great. I just used a common latex gloss.
I painted the back of mine black, so that it is not a distraction. It looks great. I just used a common latex gloss.
Mar 28, 2004 #4 H Hara Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Aug 28, 2002 Messages 7,224 Location Louisiana I used a mini roller and flat latex on several tanks. I wish I would have done so on the 175...
Mar 28, 2004 #5 M Mai Aquarium Advice Regular Joined Sep 29, 2003 Messages 51 Location Kentucky I used Krylon Fusion for the back of my tank.
Mar 28, 2004 #6 X XXFirefighter Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Sep 17, 2003 Messages 1,313 Location Lompoc, Ca I used a can of blue oil based on my tank. One THICK coat with a brush. I'll take pics tomorrow and post em !
I used a can of blue oil based on my tank. One THICK coat with a brush. I'll take pics tomorrow and post em !