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AR_Clint
10/06/2007, 03:59 PM
I'm making a DIY canopy and trying to figure out what paint to use on the inside. Does anyone know what would work the best to prevent humidity from being absorbed into the particle board?

Thanks in advance,
Clint
saltwater4life1
10/06/2007, 04:22 PM
I was told High gloss white paint and/or something else i can't think of what it was... I just picked up wood last night for my canopy so I'll be tagging along
Kaos
10/06/2007, 06:33 PM
I'm getting ready to paint my canopy (just made it yesterday). I bought some Rust-Oleum Marine Coatings Topside (made for boats and stuff above the waterline) paint from Lowes to do the inside. I got some gloss white to help "reflect" as much light as possible. Since you used particle board to make it I would put a few heavy coats on there to make sure it's sealed.
J. Montgomery
10/06/2007, 07:17 PM
Kilz Primer/Sealant
reef2
10/06/2007, 07:26 PM
i used flat white exterior. flat reflects more than gloss.
ludnix
10/06/2007, 07:36 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10918514#post10918514 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reef2
i used flat white exterior. flat reflects more than gloss.

I did the same.
stugray
10/06/2007, 07:38 PM
white epoxy paint. sold as "appliance paint"

HD carries it as spray on or brush.

Stu
AR_Clint
10/06/2007, 08:57 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10918514#post10918514 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by reef2
i used flat white exterior. flat reflects more than gloss.

I'm confused by this. I would think that gloss would be the more reflective of the two. Why is flat?
trinireefer1
10/07/2007, 12:10 AM
where can you find the Kilz primer/sealant
saltwater4life1
10/07/2007, 06:37 AM
Same here gloss would be shinny and reflect more light? So just spray paint enough to seal the wood?
jadeguppy
10/07/2007, 07:02 AM
Kilz can be found at Lowe's or Home Depot. I live in Florida and it has a good reputation for keeping salt water out of wood. Around here a nice breeze means everything gets coated with salt spray.
Phyxius
10/07/2007, 10:28 AM
I did the inside of my stand and my canopy with white marine enamel. I sealed it first with Kilz and then with 3 coats of white marine enamel. Been over a yr and still just wipes clean of salt residue, no yellowing in the canopy and still looks like the day I did it. Just wish the hinges lasted as long in the salt vapor....

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/78452000_0003x__Small_.jpg