Waterproofing the interior of my stand.

[RedReefer]

What is the best water proofing paint for the inside of my aquarium stand? I plan on sealing it completely to hold water in case of an accidental spill? Thanks Patrick

 

[homer1475]

Caulk the edges(where panels meet) with painters caulk, then use an epoxy paint. Something like rustoleum's appliance paint. Has kept my stand nice and dry for 5 years now.

I would recommend white as it makes everything easier to see in the sump when lit.

 

[jsker]

Good advice above

 

[RedReefer]

Any other paint suggestions? Marine paint?

 

[Water Dog]

On my DIY stand, I didn’t feel like dealing with the fumes from oil based or epoxy paint so I went with a water based paint. I used Kilz Premium Latex primer to seal the stand, then used Behr Premium Plus acrylic paint. The acrylic enamel forms a nice glossy hard shell that’s durable and easily wiped.

 

[saintsreturn]

I have done all the suggestions so far. The best look and easiest application (no fumes or thick messes) was caulk and Kilz followed by latex paint. On my current system, i just used a can of flex seal. It works like a champ and is super easy to clean. That said, its expensive and the fumes were crazy.

 

[Greybeard]

Rustoleum's TopSider. Excellent, HARD, durable finish. I've used it on several wooden stands, and always been very happy with the results.

My current stand is powdercoated steel... yes, that's an excellent finish, but it's not exactly a typical aquarium stand.

 

[homer1475]

I have done all the suggestions so far. The best look and easiest application (no fumes or thick messes) was caulk and Kilz followed by latex paint. On my current system, i just used a can of flex seal. It works like a champ and is super easy to clean. That said, its expensive and the fumes were crazy.

Fumes wouldn't bother me as I can just do it in my detached garage. Flexseal is an awesome idea! Waterproof, and would flex with the stand. Where as paint would have a tendency to crack if the stand flexed a bit.

 

[Aardvark1134]

Flex seal
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Flex-Sea...hguid=63965ef7-cad-16ae176185bf25&athena=true

 

[Even Further]

My stand was design to hold water, basically a plywood box at the bottom. I primed with Zinsser, Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy, then caulked the corners.

 

[Entz]

+1 to Rustoleum Appliance Epoxy + sealing corners. That is what I used on my previous tanks stand. Worked great (contained a leak)