Painting the fish room

mattsfishes84 · 11/06/2008, 09:13 AM

Hey All -

I wanted to paint the basement fish room where the equipment is. And also the inside of the wall above the aquarium where the lights are.

Obviously I'll need a moisture resistant paint. White is preferable.

Any suggestions, or what have you done in the past?

Thanks,
Matt

Esquare · 11/06/2008, 09:51 AM

As long as the surface does not come into contact with water, a good primer and latex finish should work.

8BALL_99 · 11/06/2008, 12:55 PM

FRP

Fiber Reinforced Plastic, They use it in commercial kitchens and bathrooms. Its water proof and very tough. I covered the walls and ceiling with it. A good latex paint would work to. Just depends on how water proof you want it. I wanted to make sure mold wasn't a issue.. I also didn't want paint flaking off in a few years.

Fishcrazy06 · 11/06/2008, 05:26 PM

Where would one find the FRP?

Eric

Bdawgfl · 11/06/2008, 06:51 PM

Another thought is to make sure you use low emitting paint. Most paint when placed emits a significant amount of VOC's. These fumes are harmful to people and wildlife. Try to find something that is "Green Seal" certified.
It is more available today than it was years ago due to the rapid increase in environmentally friendly construction.

8BALL_99 · 11/06/2008, 08:15 PM

FRP is sold at Home Depot and lowes as well as the trim and glue for it. Restaurant supply places also sell it.

mattsfishes84 · 11/06/2008, 09:15 PM

Awesome news.. thanks for the info folks!

I will definitely be looking into this FRP stuff. As well as "green seal"

I appreciate the help.

Matt

jh2pizza · 11/06/2008, 10:08 PM

I love FPR. We use it in our restaurants and I have it in my tank room as well as the pump room in the basement.

Rhodophyta · 11/06/2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bdawgfl
Another thought is to make sure you use low emitting paint. Most paint when placed emits a significant amount of VOC's. These fumes are harmful to people and wildlife. Try to find something that is "Green Seal" certified.
It is more available today than it was years ago due to the rapid increase in environmentally friendly construction.

Low VOC paints still could affect the fish. NO VOC paints are available at about the same price as top end paints. I have seen it recently at Home Depot for the same price as their interior wall paints.

Bdawgfl · 11/06/2008, 11:04 PM

Thanks, I forgot the "or no" in my original post. People would be amazed at all the places those VOC's are found.

11/06/2008, 09:13 AM	#1
mattsfishes84 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Watkinsville, GA Posts: 34	Painting the fish room Hey All - I wanted to paint the basement fish room where the equipment is. And also the inside of the wall above the aquarium where the lights are. Obviously I'll need a moisture resistant paint. White is preferable. Any suggestions, or what have you done in the past? Thanks, Matt

11/06/2008, 09:51 AM	#2
Esquare Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lorain, Ohio Posts: 1,954	As long as the surface does not come into contact with water, a good primer and latex finish should work. __________________ Eddie Current Tank Info: 40 Breeder with Dwarf Lionfish

11/06/2008, 12:55 PM	#3
8BALL_99 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toney, AL Posts: 3,724	FRP Fiber Reinforced Plastic, They use it in commercial kitchens and bathrooms. Its water proof and very tough. I covered the walls and ceiling with it. A good latex paint would work to. Just depends on how water proof you want it. I wanted to make sure mold wasn't a issue.. I also didn't want paint flaking off in a few years. __________________ The problem with political jokes is they get elected. OK, so what's the speed of dark? Why do we drive on the parkway and park in the driveway? Isn't is it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"? Current Tank Info: Custom Starfire 300,92Gallon,35 Gallon Hex,Two 40Gallons,125Gallon,

11/06/2008, 08:15 PM	#6
8BALL_99 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toney, AL Posts: 3,724	FRP is sold at Home Depot and lowes as well as the trim and glue for it. Restaurant supply places also sell it. __________________ The problem with political jokes is they get elected. OK, so what's the speed of dark? Why do we drive on the parkway and park in the driveway? Isn't is it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"? Current Tank Info: Custom Starfire 300,92Gallon,35 Gallon Hex,Two 40Gallons,125Gallon,

11/06/2008, 10:08 PM	#8
jh2pizza Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: zanesville, ohio Posts: 3,439	I love FPR. We use it in our restaurants and I have it in my tank room as well as the pump room in the basement. __________________ Joe and Jeni Friends don't give Friends kenya trees! Current Tank Info: Oceanic 180 in wall, 100 sump, Geo Kalk Reactor, Tunze 9415 skimmer, Geo Media Reactors, Geo 624 CA Reactor

11/06/2008, 05:26 PM	#4
Fishcrazy06 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,568	Where would one find the FRP? Eric

11/06/2008, 06:51 PM	#5
Bdawgfl Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 161	Another thought is to make sure you use low emitting paint. Most paint when placed emits a significant amount of VOC's. These fumes are harmful to people and wildlife. Try to find something that is "Green Seal" certified. It is more available today than it was years ago due to the rapid increase in environmentally friendly construction.

11/06/2008, 09:15 PM	#7
mattsfishes84 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Watkinsville, GA Posts: 34	Awesome news.. thanks for the info folks! I will definitely be looking into this FRP stuff. As well as "green seal" I appreciate the help. Matt

11/06/2008, 11:04 PM	#10
Bdawgfl Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 161	Thanks, I forgot the "or no" in my original post. People would be amazed at all the places those VOC's are found.