Wood Paint

[Dace]

I'm Painting some wood that i'm using to cover my frag tank. i really would like to know what type of paint should i be using. i will be painting it white. i want it to have a slight shine. like the display tank at GA type of finish. what type and brand should i use. it will be hand painted. not sprayed. i will get some pics of the wood i bought a lowes up soon

 

[jhale]

hey D,

for use around saltwater an oil based paint will last the longest. overtime the white oil paint will yellow slightly. I'd recommend benjamin moore.
there are also some marine paints, but they get to be too expensive imo for tank use.

 

[Dace]

hey D,

for use around saltwater an oil based paint will last the longest. overtime the white oil paint will yellow slightly. I'd recommend benjamin moore.
there are also some marine paints, but they get to be too expensive imo for tank use.

Thanks jon, i was going to call you to ask, but i'm glad you responded. this is the wood i'm using

http://webmail.aol.com/39598/aol/en...t.aspx?uid=1.20322839&folder=OldMail&partId=2

 

[Dace]

when applied, should i prime wood then paint, slightly sand then paint again and do this about 3x or is that over kill

 

[NYreefNoob]

i would prime first and 2 coats

 

[Dace]

i would prime first and 2 coats

Sounds Good

 

[Pinkheine]

You will most likely be very happy with the results Poplar is one of my favorite woods to paint. It is what I call "paintable friendly".

Oil based paint is definitely the way to go. As long as the water doesn't have chance to pool anywhere on the wood, without being wiped up, you shouldn't have any problems with peeling/chipping overtime.

 

[flipit13]

if you really want the wood to last along time and not yellow i would use one shot sign painters enamel. will last forever.... i use it on all my exterior carved signs and maybe had to paint 3 signs over in the past 10 years.

rick

 

[Dace]

You will most likely be very happy with the results Poplar is one of my favorite woods to paint. It is what I call "paintable friendly".

Oil based paint is definitely the way to go. As long as the water doesn't have chance to pool anywhere on the wood, without being wiped up, you shouldn't have any problems with peeling/chipping overtime.

Thanks for the info

flipit13if you really want the wood to last along time and not yellow i would use one shot sign painters enamel. will last forever.... i use it on all my exterior carved signs and maybe had to paint 3 signs over in the past 10 years.

rick

where can i get this, is this paint oil based. what finish does it come in. I'm trying to get some shine on it like semi gloss. is this a good choice for a cabinet (semigloss). The color will be white

 

[flipit13]

yes its oil based and flows smooth. its mainly a gloss i buy it from my supplier so if you needed it i could get it for you. i get deliveries everyday.

i checked and they dont make a satin or semi....

but its not as shiny as a clear coat finish

rick

 

[Bob 1000]

I like the RID water based/water proof primer... Then a nice BM oil based white..

 

[TimberTDI]

Dave,

Bro, it's a piece of wood.

All you need is:

coupled with this:

or even better just this (no clean up)

You will probably end up redesigning your whole setup before you have to worry about white paint turning yellow. :shhh:

Personally it's a shame to have to cover that grain in white paint. You could have just bought white pine and save some money.

Also how much wood do you have to paint?

Steven

 

[Dace]

A Frag tank stand, if it comes out good i will paint the stand and canopy to my 340gal tank. Just got back from Lowes and they claim they don't carry oil based paint

 

[flipit13]

hey david
call me after work if you want to do your main tank. than one shot is your best bet.

rick