DIY 125 gallon long stand & canopy advice needed on interior paint/sealants

[PacoPetty]

I just built my 125 G long stand last night and would like your opinions on how to seal the interior of the base and canopy. I usually start with silicone in the seams and several coats of Kilz. It's the next step of paint/sealant I need advice about.

 

[crusso1993]

I just built my 125 G long stand last night and would like your opinions on how to seal the interior of the base and canopy. I usually start with silicone in the seams and several coats of Kilz. It's the next step of paint/sealant I need advice about.

There are any number of ways to go with what you want to accomplish. Some people use FlexSeal. Some people use paint and then poly over it. Some people use an epoxy based paint. I've even seen floor coatings (usually epoxy too) used too.

If money isn't any problem and you have a well ventilated area to work, I'd recommend using the product below. It's not cheap but it's so waterproof that people use it to seal the inside of wooden aqauriums.

Epoxy Paint Kits

<p>Epoxy paint is recognized by the EPA as nontoxic (after curing), is extremely durable and has excellent adhesion to a wide variety of materials.

pentairaes.com

As a matter of fact, @dantimdad used it to seal his frag tanks.

 

[dantimdad]

There are any number of ways to go with what you want to accomplish. Some people use FlexSeal. Some people use paint and then poly over it. Some people use an epoxy based paint. I've even seen floor coatings (usually epoxy too) used too.

If money isn't any problem and you have a well ventilated area to work, I'd recommend using the product below. It's not cheap but it's so waterproof that people use it to seal the inside of wooden aqauriums.

Epoxy Paint Kits

<p>Epoxy paint is recognized by the EPA as nontoxic (after curing), is extremely durable and has excellent adhesion to a wide variety of materials.

pentairaes.com

As a matter of fact, @dantimdad used it to seal his frag tanks.

Just be sure it's not a high humidity environment during the cure or it slows it down considerably.

 

[PacoPetty]

I think I am going to try the white Flex Seal spray.

 

[PacoPetty]

Just be sure it's not a high humidity environment during the cure or it slows it down considerably.

I am going to paint it outside this evening and then let it dry in my garage. I have a space heater in there and it stays dry

 

[crusso1993]

I think I am going to try the white Flex Seal spray.

I do not know anyone that has used the spray but do know several that have used the liquid. They were very happy with the results.

 

[PacoPetty]

I do not know anyone that has used the spray but do know several that have used the liquid. They were very happy with the results.

I'm going to buy a can and if I don't like it I will switch over and brush it on. I will post pics when I am finished.