Hi guys, I am thinking of buying a raw pine aquarium cabinet, but am not sure what's the best / easiest way to finish it. Would it be too much bother to stain it or should I just paint it black? What would you do?
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Mon Aug 25, 2008, 05:18 AM #1Wrigglers
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How should I finish a raw pine aquarium cabinet
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Mon Aug 25, 2008, 06:53 AM #2Moderator
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just paint it with an oil based paint paint you'll get a nice gloss finish that practicly water proof if you do it properly.
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Tue Aug 26, 2008, 01:00 AM #3Wrigglers
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Thanks Illusn
Do you (or anyone else) know of any good cabinet makers who are able to make aquarium cabinets? I wonder if it is cheaper to buy direct from the cabinet makers rather than the LFSs...
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Tue Aug 26, 2008, 11:22 PM #4Wrigglers
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Hey flaggy,
In a previous occupation I used to make wooden stands for ceramic water dispensers, i used to finish them with a product from Bunnings which is a stain and an estapol all in one, with a couple of coates they used to come out sensational but I used to apply it with a spray gun.... if you don't have a spray gun you can just use a brush but make sure it has fine brissels and it should come up great.
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Mon Nov 03, 2008, 12:12 PM #5Hi, I'm New Here!
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Doesn't it depend?
I think it probably depends on the finish you're after. Waterproofing is certainly a major consideration, but appearance possibly is also (depending on the intended purpose of the tank).
I'm doing exactly the same with a 6'*2' stand and hood at the moment. I chose a finish ("Australian Jarrah") that my wife agreed to
which requires staining then three layers of "cabothane". Doing it all by hand with sand paper and paint brush, taking ages.
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Doug
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Mon Nov 03, 2008, 09:52 PM #6Tiny Fry
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I had my cabinet and tank made by a guy in western sydney, near campbelltown.. He was quite cheap and I was really happy with it. I'll PM you the details...
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Tue Nov 04, 2008, 08:10 AM #7Blue Diamond Discus
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Ummmmm...I think he has probably sorted it out by now...
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Tue Nov 04, 2008, 09:00 AM #8Wrigglers
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hey, thanks guys... my plans are on hold for now till after xmas so i can plan my 5 x 2 x 2 properly. definitely still useful information though.
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flaggy
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