what paint for inside of stand?

[reedman]

OK folks...time for some more advice

I am building my stand for a new tank and I want to paint/seal it so that when I splash water from the sump it doesn't damage the wood. I have read a little about the marine epoxies available at the boat shops, but I am completely unfamiliar with them. I used to work with gel coat but not sure that would be appropriate. I plan to calk the seams and then paint the entire inside to "seal" it. I don't expect it to be water proof, but rather water resistant. I want white so I can see when I have a light on under there. Any advice you can give would be great.

Thanks,
-Reed

 

[jlehigh]

Hey Reed,

I looked into the Epoxy paints myself but they were $$$. I caulked all the seams and painted my stand with two coats of High grade exterior paint. I figured if the paint can stand up to years of Northwest outdoor weather it can hold up to an occasional splash..

Btw: I did see some garage floor paint that could have made for a less expensive form of Epoxy paint..

Interested in other folks thoughts/experience.

 

[The Apprentice]

White enamel paint, Sherman Williams

Hey Reed check out the link and drop this guy a pm you might know him I think he is a real strait shooter and this paint has had some time on it so he might be able to give you a good recomendation..Jeff


http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12775&d=1148144592

http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14527&page=3


http://www.reeffrontiers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=12777&d=1148144807

 

[BobinCovington]

what about the truck bed liner from Rhino? They can spray it on just about anything. It is a pretty good barrier for metal stands too. I was going to use it on my sump stand and ended up painting...wish I would have used the rhino liner because it is tough stuff.

 

[reedman]

Bob, That would be great for a metal stand. I wanted something bright white so I can see under the stand. perhaps they do that with the Rhino liner as well, but in the end I think I will just use exterior house paint....like john says above....if it will hold up to the rain here in Seattle, then the water in the stand shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for all the inputs guys....much appreciated.

 

[SeaMonster]

Benjamin moore has a two part epoxy paint that is food grade, the entire inside of my tank is painted with the stuff

 

[mmn_usn]

I used an oil based latex with mold inhibitor.

 

[mdrumm]

I am going to use pool liner paint for mine and silicone