DIY "Rustic" Stand

[ZPavDesign]

I built my stand, and painted 2 sides of my 55 gallon. My wife didn't like the original stand I had so she wanted me to "pintrest it up a bit." End result I can say I'm way happier with. I still have complete access down below the stand. I cut 3 boards and then nailed the front boards onto them. I used 3 strong magnets to hold the front to the frame.

 

[JaredWaites]

Nice. I like the rustic look

 

[dattack]

Did you need to coat the doors?

 

[ZPavDesign]

I did coat the stand. I stained and sealed it.

 

[Puffcrusader696]

Wow, looks really quite amazing. Something someone might pay $$$ for to fit their tank into their decor. May be the most attractive stand I've seen anyone build. May I ask what type of wood you used to face it?

 

[Steveg229]

Looks awesome! Might have to do that for the next tank/stand.

 

[tidus10]

may i ask what type of wood you used to face it?

+1

 

[Webmanny]

Love it. Great design and great job man.

 

[billdogg]

I'm all for the "as long as you like it" school of design. It looks like you did a good job with it. I prefer a more traditional style.

 

[Reef or Die]

Love it! Very rustic and modern at the same time. Nice job

 

[ZPavDesign]

Thanks everyone for your feedback and replies. I used construction grade 1x stock. I just stained it with ebony and walnut stain, and sealed it with polyurethane.

I'm more of a modern style stand person myself but after this thing was finished and I brought it in and put it in my living room I was instantly pleased.

 

[Kbdeprima]

Looking good

 

[GKorals]

looks awesome!