Time to paint my stand

Uncle Dmerr · 02/18/2013, 12:47 PM

I’m getting ready to paint my DIY 90 gallon stand. The exterior of the stand will be black, but I’m worried about what kind of paint to use on the interior. The “basement” of the stand will house a sump / refugium, so I want to use something that will protect my (wood) stand from the constant moisture exposure. Any suggestions?

Bones12 · 02/18/2013, 02:25 PM

I used regular latex on the outside of past tank stands, but would probably go with an oil based paint made for exteriors for the humid underside.

redfishblewfish · 02/18/2013, 02:56 PM

I like to use Kilz Complete for the primer coat......note this isn't the regular latex Kilz....the Complete is an oil based primer that sticks like grim death. I like to cover this with a good exterior latex. Just watch out for the vapors from Kilz Complete....they are nasty.

billdogg · 02/18/2013, 03:05 PM

+1 on the Kilz - it will seal pretty much anything!

Uncle Dmerr · 02/19/2013, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by redfishblewfish

I like to use Kilz Complete for the primer coat......note this isn't the regular latex Kilz....the Complete is an oil based primer that sticks like grim death. I like to cover this with a good exterior latex. Just watch out for the vapors from Kilz Complete....they are nasty.

Thanks guys, I’ll use Kilz. I’ll also clear my schedule of any afternoon appointments prior to use.

fishgate · 02/19/2013, 08:04 AM

For the outside I suggest spray paint in a flat black. I did this on my DIY 40B stand and hood and it looks store bought. And SO much faster plus dry to the touch in like 10 minutes.

Avonlea,PA · 02/19/2013, 08:09 AM

I used appliance paint on the interior bought from Lowes. Just plain Bear Premium Plus latex for exterior, applied with a roller after two coats of Kilz primer, sanded between coats.

ChrisOaty · 02/19/2013, 12:22 PM

+ to killz complete

C Dog · 02/19/2013, 02:27 PM

I Am going to try the rubberized spray paint "flex seal" for the inside of my stand. Comes in black or white

ajmckay2 · 02/19/2013, 04:07 PM

honestly I just used whatever interior latex paint I had lying around. The paint barrier has held up just fine through salt creep and moisture droplets on the underside of the top. I did use a primer on the bare wood.

The oil base would of course work fine as well but it's significantly more hassle and smell for a marginal increase in protection.

Note, I also siliconed up all the interior seams where water could penetrate. Don't enclose your stand completely though, as that could promote mildew and such. Allowing some airflow by drilling ventilation holes in the back should keep moisture build-up down and allow any spills to dry without sitting for too long.

Good luck!

02/18/2013, 12:47 PM	#1
Uncle Dmerr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Nebraska Posts: 36	Time to paint my stand I’m getting ready to paint my DIY 90 gallon stand. The exterior of the stand will be black, but I’m worried about what kind of paint to use on the interior. The “basement” of the stand will house a sump / refugium, so I want to use something that will protect my (wood) stand from the constant moisture exposure. Any suggestions?

02/18/2013, 03:05 PM	#4
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	+1 on the Kilz - it will seal pretty much anything! __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

02/19/2013, 08:04 AM	#6
fishgate Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Damascus, MD Posts: 3,340	For the outside I suggest spray paint in a flat black. I did this on my DIY 40B stand and hood and it looks store bought. And SO much faster plus dry to the touch in like 10 minutes. __________________ 125RR in-wall, 40B Sump, CS180 BM Skimmer, ATI 4x80 watt, eheim 1262, custom wrap around rock wall, ReefKeeper Elite 120g in-wall, 40B Sump, PC 54wx4, Jabao DC-6000 (full siphon), future seahorse t Current Tank Info: 125g, 120g, 2x40b sumps, ATI 4x80 T5HO

02/19/2013, 08:09 AM	#7
Avonlea,PA Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 381 Blog Entries: 9	I used appliance paint on the interior bought from Lowes. Just plain Bear Premium Plus latex for exterior, applied with a roller after two coats of Kilz primer, sanded between coats. __________________ Brian ________________ It's not what the world holds for you, it's what you bring to it. ~Anne Shirley of Green Gables~

02/19/2013, 02:27 PM	#9
C Dog Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SWFL Posts: 532	I Am going to try the rubberized spray paint "flex seal" for the inside of my stand. Comes in black or white __________________ C Dogs 400+ Gallon Sun Lit Peninsula Reef

02/18/2013, 02:25 PM	#2
Bones12 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Upstate Sc Posts: 68	I used regular latex on the outside of past tank stands, but would probably go with an oil based paint made for exteriors for the humid underside.

02/18/2013, 02:56 PM	#3
redfishblewfish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 716	I like to use Kilz Complete for the primer coat......note this isn't the regular latex Kilz....the Complete is an oil based primer that sticks like grim death. I like to cover this with a good exterior latex. Just watch out for the vapors from Kilz Complete....they are nasty.

02/19/2013, 12:22 PM	#8
ChrisOaty Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 79	+ to killz complete

02/19/2013, 04:07 PM	#10
ajmckay2 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 15	honestly I just used whatever interior latex paint I had lying around. The paint barrier has held up just fine through salt creep and moisture droplets on the underside of the top. I did use a primer on the bare wood. The oil base would of course work fine as well but it's significantly more hassle and smell for a marginal increase in protection. Note, I also siliconed up all the interior seams where water could penetrate. Don't enclose your stand completely though, as that could promote mildew and such. Allowing some airflow by drilling ventilation holes in the back should keep moisture build-up down and allow any spills to dry without sitting for too long. Good luck!