Do You Paint Your White PVC Plumbing ?

[427HISS]

I hate the white pipe and would like to use the gray schedule 80 pipe, but at twice the cost of the white schedule 40 pipe it's too expensive, so I'm thinking of painting mine.
Please post pics of your painted plumbing.

 

[Lingwendil]

I used to have good luck with krylon fusion, lightly sanded with a fine scotchbrite pad. No pics, sorry :(

 

[Geebs19]

I made my light stands out of PVC and painted them gray.

 

[JAMSOURY]

I just spray painted mine with spray paint from Home Depot. I think it was rust o leum. No sanding, looks great!

 

[ca1ore]

Not on purpose!

 

[scriptmonkey]

Some one has to say it..... This thread is worthless without pics!!! :D

 

[JDowns]

Krylon Fusion will stick to PVC really well. Its best to wipe down the PVC with acetone to remove the protective coating to allow the paint to adhere really well.

 

[JDowns]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/painting-your-gate-valve.554998/#post-5702200

 

[427HISS]

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE GUYS. ;)

 

[427HISS]

Some one has to say it..... This thread is worthless without pics!!! :D

I agree (not worthless, just better) And ,...VOTE.

 

[WVNed]

Why would I paint my plumbing. I can't even see it unless I get down on my knees in the stand. Being white helps me see it since it is dark in there.

 

[427HISS]

Because,....just because we can. (I assume you will vote no) ? :p

In my case I'm setting up another tank, a in-wall reef, so the room in back of it is our fish room. Everything will be exposed so looks means a lot to us. Even if keepers
have the typical stand, a lot of people like to have it all attractive anyway.

 

[Larry L]

This thread is worthless without pics!!!

What exactly is a picture going to show you? That it's possible? Or are you trying to get ideas of what color might look good or something?

 

[scriptmonkey]

What exactly is a picture going to show you? That it's possible? Or are you trying to get ideas of what color might look good or something?

Well, it gives ideas. It shows coverage on the pipe. Shows maybe techniques. Lots of information could be gleaned from a pic. Also you missed the tongue in cheek, but hey..internet warrior on Larry.

Man...I really need to work on my smiley emojis

 

[427HISS]

To me anyway, it's great to see how people create their nice plumbing layout, but for this thread yes, to see what color people have painted.
Years ago I've saw camouflage, candy cane, multi-colors, stripes etc....Not my taste, but interesting & artful.

Also, if I make things of beauty, I keep it cleaner. lol
If I buy a new car I'm always cleaning it, inside and out. Once it gets rust, I don't give a dang, lol (true and honest,...I'm afraid) :rolleyes:

 

[scriptmonkey]

I just enjoy that people are just that detail oriented that even the pipes are thought about.

 

[427HISS]

I just enjoy that people are just that detail oriented that even the pipes are thought about.

You got it buddy !

 

[reelss]

 

[427HISS]

Very nice.

 

[Firemanreefkeeper]

color coded too. Orange for return. Green for in sump runs. (UV, GFO, Carbon ect) black for return line. No particular reason for chosen colors, I just wanted them different in case wife called with a problem.