Question regarding tank stand.

EWC88 · 11/23/2009, 09:57 AM

Hey everyone. Well I'm in the mist of doing a build and right now I am debating on what to do with my stand. I bought this stand from Petsmart awhile ago and I modified it so it will be good for my tank. But now after looking at it I am not sure if I want the color it has. It doesn't really match my wooden furniture in my bedroom. So I am debating on sanding it down and restaining it something to match. My only question is, does anyone know if the stand is capable of getting restained? I just don't know if Petsmart puts such a high amount of stain on there stands were I wouldn't get the color out without sanding it down to a huge degree.

mdntrdr · 11/23/2009, 10:05 AM

You could always reskin it with 1/4" veneer plywood.

stevek480 · 11/23/2009, 10:45 AM

Is the stand real wood or is it one of those fiberboard stands that Petco sells? If it's fiberboard I wouldn't want to try to sand and re-stain it.

If it's real wood, what color is the stand now and what color do you want to make it?

csueeman · 11/23/2009, 10:47 AM

I don't believe Petsmart even sells real wood stands do they? I would say reskinning if possible.

stevek480 · 11/23/2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by csueeman

I don't believe Petsmart even sells real wood stands do they? I would say reskinning if possible.

I don't know, probably not

sugarridgeranch · 11/23/2009, 10:55 AM

Could you just paint it instead?? Krylon spray paint works great for even slippery sufaces without running. Just a thought...

Neogenocide · 11/23/2009, 11:11 AM

A picture would solve the mystery of being able to re-stain or not.

Scott

duecejt · 11/23/2009, 11:20 AM

From what i know about those stands the chain stores sell they are just laminated fiberboard. IMO it sounds like a lot of work to try to modify a stand like that.

Neogenocide · 11/23/2009, 11:30 AM

I've seen pine stands come out of these stores, but because pine is so soft, and it's already been stained once so the grain has been sealed, trying to alter the color with another coat of stain can be tough.

Scott

EWC88 · 11/23/2009, 11:45 AM

Thats the stand. If you need better pics let me know. Thank you!

Neogenocide · 11/23/2009, 11:48 AM

I don't think that is particle board, looks like a nice high end stand. How about a pic or 2 of the inside of the doors and stand itself. But as of right now, with a lot of patience, I think it could be done.

Scott

EWC88 · 11/23/2009, 11:57 AM

I can get a pic of the doors and inside the stand, I will have to post it a little later since I have class soon. The inside of the stand is were I modified it. I was told by some members on here that I should add support inside the stand because they didn't think it would hold my 37g tall tank. When I show pics of inside you will see the supports I added.

I can post a pic of a little of the inside that I had from before. I would also like a 2nd opinion from you guys if you think that information about the tank stand needing to be supported more to hold my tank because the supports took up alot of room that coulda been used. Also this stand is bigger in width wise then my tank (stand is 33", tank is 20 1/4")

coolbreeze · 11/23/2009, 11:57 AM

it looks like solid wood and plywood so you should be able to sand the stain off with a orbital sander and 100 grit sandpaper along with some hand sanding then sand with 150 grit before you restain it

Neogenocide · 11/23/2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by coolbreeze

it looks like solid wood and plywood so you should be able to sand the stain off with a orbital sander and 100 grit sandpaper along with some hand sanding then sand with 150 grit before you restain it

I agree...just be prepared to apply more than one coat if it comes out splotchy. Is that a word "splotchy"?

Anyway...it's a doable project, my sister refinished her Oceanic stand which looked very similar to this, it just took multiple coats, but turned out very very nice.

Scott

EWC88 · 11/23/2009, 12:14 PM

Yea only thing I am trying to think is how to sand the doors since it has that pattern.

Also anyone have any idea with the whole adding support thing? Was it needed to do you think or no?

EWC88 · 11/23/2009, 08:53 PM

bump

stevek480 · 11/23/2009, 09:33 PM

It's somewhat difficult to see the supports in the pictures. Is it a cross-beam toward the top?

EWC88 · 12/07/2009, 09:54 PM

No there was no cross beam. There was actaully a drawer at the top above the doors.

Fezzik · 12/11/2009, 07:33 PM

That stand came from Petsmart.... Wow. I'm actually impressed

sedor · 12/11/2009, 07:48 PM

I know I actually really like that stand! Only thing I would do is paint it black

Looks like you've got a lot of work ahead of you. Think of how good your going to be at sanding and painting when your done though.

EWC88 · 03/01/2010, 02:09 PM

Any of you guys know if I actaully would of needed to add the extra bracing in it? Only reason I ask this is because if I didn't and can remove it it will allow more height room. But if not, no biggie

lordofthereef · 03/01/2010, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EWC88

Any of you guys know if I actaully would of needed to add the extra bracing in it? Only reason I ask this is because if I didn't and can remove it it will allow more height room. But if not, no biggie

I am not sure I can tell what exactly you modified.

EWC88 · 08/07/2012, 02:12 PM

I actaully put 3/4" plywood on the sides of the inside and pieces going across the top that sit on the side pieces for support. Was that needed?

11/23/2009, 09:57 AM	#1
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	Question regarding tank stand. Hey everyone. Well I'm in the mist of doing a build and right now I am debating on what to do with my stand. I bought this stand from Petsmart awhile ago and I modified it so it will be good for my tank. But now after looking at it I am not sure if I want the color it has. It doesn't really match my wooden furniture in my bedroom. So I am debating on sanding it down and restaining it something to match. My only question is, does anyone know if the stand is capable of getting restained? I just don't know if Petsmart puts such a high amount of stain on there stands were I wouldn't get the color out without sanding it down to a huge degree.

11/23/2009, 10:05 AM	#2
mdntrdr Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 550	You could always reskin it with 1/4" veneer plywood. __________________ Midnight Rider Current Tank Info: 220G. AGA ~ RR ~ SSB mixed reef ~ 40G. DSB sump/fuge ~ GFO and GAC reactors ~ 72" Aqualight Pro ~ MRC-MR2 Skimmer ~ THAT'S HOW I RIDE!!!!

11/23/2009, 10:55 AM	#6
sugarridgeranch Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 23	Could you just paint it instead?? Krylon spray paint works great for even slippery sufaces without running. Just a thought... __________________ Today is international disturbed People's Day! Send a word of encouragement to fellow reefkeepers, just as I have done...I don't care if you lick windows, take the special bus or occaisionally pee on yourself- you hang in there 'cause you are special Sunshine!! Current Tank Info: (2) FOWLR Nanos 30 & 15 gal, (2) 55 gal & (1) 20 gal fresh water display tanks, fresh and salt QT tanks

12/11/2009, 07:48 PM	#20
sedor Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 4,689	I know I actually really like that stand! Only thing I would do is paint it black Looks like you've got a lot of work ahead of you. Think of how good your going to be at sanding and painting when your done though. __________________ Ryan

11/23/2009, 10:45 AM	#3
stevek480 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Flemington, NJ Posts: 605	Is the stand real wood or is it one of those fiberboard stands that Petco sells? If it's fiberboard I wouldn't want to try to sand and re-stain it. If it's real wood, what color is the stand now and what color do you want to make it?

11/23/2009, 10:47 AM	#4
csueeman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 55	I don't believe Petsmart even sells real wood stands do they? I would say reskinning if possible.

11/23/2009, 11:11 AM	#7
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	A picture would solve the mystery of being able to re-stain or not. Scott

11/23/2009, 11:20 AM	#8
duecejt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 66	From what i know about those stands the chain stores sell they are just laminated fiberboard. IMO it sounds like a lot of work to try to modify a stand like that.

11/23/2009, 11:30 AM	#9
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	I've seen pine stands come out of these stores, but because pine is so soft, and it's already been stained once so the grain has been sealed, trying to alter the color with another coat of stain can be tough. Scott

11/23/2009, 11:45 AM	#10
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	Thats the stand. If you need better pics let me know. Thank you!

11/23/2009, 11:48 AM	#11
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	I don't think that is particle board, looks like a nice high end stand. How about a pic or 2 of the inside of the doors and stand itself. But as of right now, with a lot of patience, I think it could be done. Scott

11/23/2009, 11:57 AM	#12
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	I can get a pic of the doors and inside the stand, I will have to post it a little later since I have class soon. The inside of the stand is were I modified it. I was told by some members on here that I should add support inside the stand because they didn't think it would hold my 37g tall tank. When I show pics of inside you will see the supports I added. I can post a pic of a little of the inside that I had from before. I would also like a 2nd opinion from you guys if you think that information about the tank stand needing to be supported more to hold my tank because the supports took up alot of room that coulda been used. Also this stand is bigger in width wise then my tank (stand is 33", tank is 20 1/4")

11/23/2009, 11:57 AM	#13
coolbreeze Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 51	it looks like solid wood and plywood so you should be able to sand the stain off with a orbital sander and 100 grit sandpaper along with some hand sanding then sand with 150 grit before you restain it

11/23/2009, 12:14 PM	#15
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	Yea only thing I am trying to think is how to sand the doors since it has that pattern. Also anyone have any idea with the whole adding support thing? Was it needed to do you think or no?

11/23/2009, 08:53 PM	#16
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	bump

11/23/2009, 09:33 PM	#17
stevek480 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Flemington, NJ Posts: 605	It's somewhat difficult to see the supports in the pictures. Is it a cross-beam toward the top?

12/07/2009, 09:54 PM	#18
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	No there was no cross beam. There was actaully a drawer at the top above the doors.

12/11/2009, 07:33 PM	#19
Fezzik Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 77	That stand came from Petsmart.... Wow. I'm actually impressed

03/01/2010, 02:09 PM	#21
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	Any of you guys know if I actaully would of needed to add the extra bracing in it? Only reason I ask this is because if I didn't and can remove it it will allow more height room. But if not, no biggie

08/07/2012, 02:12 PM	#23
EWC88 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,114	I actaully put 3/4" plywood on the sides of the inside and pieces going across the top that sit on the side pieces for support. Was that needed?