Need opinions on tank stand finish

[dieselkeeper]

So i built a stand for my carpet anemone upgrade. A 90 gallon tank. I used oak plywood, stained it using expresso stain. Oak being a hard wood did not soak up the stain as dark as I wanted, even with several coats. Then I decided to go with a white wash, which came out pretty good. I then had a brain fart to clear coat it. Well that clear coat made a yellowish tint to the white. So I said the he'll with it, I'll just paint it white. So I sanded it down and the wife said I have the ever popular distress look. Should I keep it or paint it white?

 

[Waters]

I personally would paint it white....I was never a fan of the distressed look. I like things modern and clean looking.

 

[Pife]

I'd ask my wife what she wants instead of the internet.

 

[George Lopez]

^ best idea ever

 

[Waters]

I'd ask my wife what she wants instead of the internet.

Good point....ignore my previous post :)

 

[theMeat]

Yup, ask wife

Should seal it tho

If you use a water based poly it will not have the ambering/yellowing effect

 

[NoLimitBimmer]

Paint it so it can have that nice clean white look

 

[dieselkeeper]

The wife said I can do what I want.

 

[Alfrareef]

The wife said I can do what I want.

Typical! You’re done.

 

[George Lopez]

Well then there question becomes where was the inflection in get statement lol. Also look at your home's style and try to match, or go complete opposite and make it pop