Utah Reefs Homepage
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - paint for a stand
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login

paint for a stand
 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
  Topic Search Topic Search  Topic Options Topic Options
jmtreml View Drop Down
Guest
Guest
Avatar

Joined: November 14 2009
Location: Hill AFB
Status: Offline
Points: 172 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jmtreml Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: paint for a stand
    Posted: October 07 2010 at 10:00pm
Is enamel acrylic latex paint ok to use for painting a stand for my saltwater tank?  I was just wondering if the paint will bubble if the salt water gets on it.  I put the first coat on it today, and dont want to finish my project set my tank up, and then have to take it down because the paint is bubbling.  Does anyone know if this paint is ok for my stand, or do I need to get some kind of clear coat so the paint dosent bubble.
Thanks
34 Gallon Red Sea Max

29 gallon Bio cube
Back to Top
Ahanix View Drop Down
Guest
Guest


Joined: February 11 2010
Location: Eagle Mountain
Status: Offline
Points: 1670 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ahanix Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 07 2010 at 11:59pm
Finish painting it, and then get some Spar Urethane (the stuff to waterproof decks.etc) from home depot. Make sure to coat it a couple times with that and you will be fine.

Back to Top
Dion Richins View Drop Down
Presidency
Presidency
Avatar

Joined: April 03 2005
Location: Farmington
Status: Offline
Points: 11664 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Dion Richins Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 08 2010 at 12:57am
Urethane isn't compatible with Latex. Best paint is either an oil based or lacquer based paint. Both can be clear coated.
Bad "censored" Cabinets
Best quality in the valley! He is one sexy bald guy, even with out a finger!(MAC)
Back to Top
jmtreml View Drop Down
Guest
Guest
Avatar

Joined: November 14 2009
Location: Hill AFB
Status: Offline
Points: 172 		Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote jmtreml Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 08 2010 at 11:10am
Thanks for the help, I went to Lowes and get a clear coat that is made to protect against water, and it is able to be used on latex paint.  I will keep you updated on how things are going.
Thanks
34 Gallon Red Sea Max

29 gallon Bio cube
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.03
Copyright ©2001-2018 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.172 seconds.