waterproofing inside of stand

merfish101 · 02/27/2011, 02:09 PM

What should I use to paint/stain the inside of my stand to help waterproof it in case of spills/overflow?

OregonReefer · 02/27/2011, 02:44 PM

I did 2 coats of Kilzs, then used a paint-able Silicone at all the joints and seems, another coat of Kilzs and finished with a glossy enamel

dun2run · 02/27/2011, 02:45 PM

Look in the paint section at home depot or lowes for an appliance epoxy paint. Its a little pricey and the biggest container I found was like a quart but it does a good job. Hope that helps.

SWINGRRRR · 02/27/2011, 02:45 PM

I used a plastic vinyl stuff from lowes. Look in the back by the counter tops.

Then caulk the seams.

Edit, what I am talking about is not paint. Its in a sheet, like what you would find in bathroom walls.

merfish101 · 02/27/2011, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the help. Trying to avoid accidents by being proactive.

SWINGRRRR · 02/27/2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merfish101

Thanks for the help. Trying to avoid accidents by being proactive.

I was the same way. The way my stand turned out it will hold 9 gallons of water. Never tested it, hope to keep it that way.

merfish101 · 02/27/2011, 04:19 PM

yeah, the wife would freak if there were that much water on the floor.

jbird69 · 02/27/2011, 04:41 PM

use redgard. I used this in my stand. First i painted a coat of kilz then redgard on the entire bottom and up 3"

http://www.custombuildingproducts.co...er=diy&lang=en

I saw a demonstration at a builders show where they had painted a cardboard box with it. The box was full of water the whole weekend without a drip outside. They said theyve been using the same box at every trade show for 9 months.

Heres a picture of my stand when I was building it.

btw. Im a tile contractor and use this product all the time.

Cerastes · 02/27/2011, 04:42 PM

A piece of pond liner.

strgazr27 · 02/27/2011, 09:05 PM

2 coats of epoxy resin followed by 2 coats of gloss white enamel

Did the trick!

02/27/2011, 02:09 PM	#1
merfish101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 92	waterproofing inside of stand What should I use to paint/stain the inside of my stand to help waterproof it in case of spills/overflow? __________________ Merc

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OregonReefer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 629	I did 2 coats of Kilzs, then used a paint-able Silicone at all the joints and seems, another coat of Kilzs and finished with a glossy enamel __________________ 120g drilled, 30G sump, 20g Fuge, RO NWB200 Skimmer, Glass Holes Overflow, mag 12.0 return, Reeflo Dart closed loop, 6-bulb Sunlight Tek

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SWINGRRRR Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pcola FL Posts: 2,504	I used a plastic vinyl stuff from lowes. Look in the back by the counter tops. Then caulk the seams. Edit, what I am talking about is not paint. Its in a sheet, like what you would find in bathroom walls. __________________ Have you ever tried to hold a monkey still if it is not drunk ~ insteng Current Tank Info: 45gal Rimless mixed reef--SWC 150BMK--2xMP10ESW--Giesemann 150W HQI

02/27/2011, 03:41 PM	#5
merfish101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 92	Thanks for the help. Trying to avoid accidents by being proactive. __________________ Merc

02/27/2011, 04:19 PM	#7
merfish101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 92	yeah, the wife would freak if there were that much water on the floor. __________________ Merc

02/27/2011, 02:45 PM	#3
dun2run Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 259	Look in the paint section at home depot or lowes for an appliance epoxy paint. Its a little pricey and the biggest container I found was like a quart but it does a good job. Hope that helps.

02/27/2011, 04:41 PM	#8
jbird69 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The beautiful State of Jefferson Posts: 2,751	use redgard. I used this in my stand. First i painted a coat of kilz then redgard on the entire bottom and up 3" http://www.custombuildingproducts.co...er=diy&lang=en I saw a demonstration at a builders show where they had painted a cardboard box with it. The box was full of water the whole weekend without a drip outside. They said theyve been using the same box at every trade show for 9 months. Heres a picture of my stand when I was building it. btw. Im a tile contractor and use this product all the time. __________________ Broke Back Mountain is not a movie, its the pile of dead ninjas in Chuck Norris' back yard

02/27/2011, 04:42 PM	#9
Cerastes Moved On Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 63	A piece of pond liner.

02/27/2011, 09:05 PM	#10
strgazr27 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Long Island, Suffolk County Posts: 189	2 coats of epoxy resin followed by 2 coats of gloss white enamel Did the trick! __________________ Tank Info : 60 Cube w GHs overflow and dual returns - Custom Stand and Canopy - AI Sol Blue - Vertex Omega 150 - 40G 'Fuge - 40G Sump in separate sump room.

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