Anyone ever paint their stand black?

[Aqua Keepers]

humpn247, That looks very nice. Got a real nice shine to it. Did you go over the paint with anything? Got a pic or link to the paint?

 

[Brent Thomann]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8778363#post8778363 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pito
humpn247, That looks very nice. Got a real nice shine to it. Did you go over the paint with anything? Got a pic or link to the paint?

didn't go over with anything after painting it. was just real patient while painting with fine brush. also did a lot of sanding, even sanded between coats. also used rustoleum primer first..

I bought everything at wal-mart. The paint says for metal but it works on wood too.

rustoleum - "stops rust" line.
http://www.rustoleum.com/brand.asp?frm_brand_id=16&SBL=1&slid=1

also used this for primer-
http://www.rustoleum.com/product.asp?frm_product_id=26&SBL=1

let dry a good 1 1/2 to 2 days before sanding/coats, maybe even more.

the oil-based paint is also nice because it pretty much water proofs the wood.

let me know if you have any other questions. be more than happy to help.

 

[Aqua Keepers]

I'd rather not see the wood grain when it comes to a black stand. I does'nt look like you can see it in humpn247's stand. What grit sand paper are you all useing?

 

[meowmix9999999]

i used flatblack wall paint on my tank and stained the molding around the hood and stand and i like it alot

 

[Brent Thomann]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8780276#post8780276 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pito
I'd rather not see the wood grain when it comes to a black stand. I does'nt look like you can see it in humpn247's stand. What grit sand paper are you all useing?

I didn't really need to sand the wood that much, only where I filled the screw holes with wood filler. I used higher quality plywood which was real smooth without imperfections.

I used a semi-fine sandpaper when sanding between coats.

Hope that helps.

 

[Aqua Keepers]

It does. Thanks