Need help with new tank stand and staining...etc

[anubisxero]

I've finally done it. I pulled the stand for the 90 out of the basement and put it where I want it in the living room. It's plain pine stand, made by all glass. I know I know, people hate them and oh well. It's what i've got. Anyhow, there is this beam in the direct center of the stand which looks like that's where the tank sits, however. it's only in the center, the parts on the sides are lower than the center one and it just seems weird it would be the same height all the way around. If this is confusing i'll take pictures.
Anyhow. I want to put a cherry stain on the stand, i'm just wondering if anyone else has done this and what they used and how they did it.
I'm also going to be painting the back of the tank black and I bought Krylon latex spraypaint h20. I'm wondering if this is the correct kind to use or..if I should get the kind you paint on with a brush.
Thanks!
Jason

 

[anubisxero]

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[indyws6]

Greetings

Does the stand have some sort of factory finish (lacquer, polyurethane, etc.)? If so, you will need to strip it before you can stain the wood. Otherwise, the stain will not penetrate. This may be obvious, but just thought I would mention it...
For the back of the tank, I simply used a name brand enamel/latex spray paint. Using anything other than spray would likely leave brush marks that might be visible, even through the glass. So long as the surface is clean and free of grease, a quality spray paint should be plenty durable.
Hope this helps...

 

[anubisxero]

Originally Posted by indyws6
Greetings

Does the stand have some sort of factory finish (lacquer, polyurethane, etc.)? If so, you will need to strip it before you can stain the wood. Otherwise, the stain will not penetrate. This may be obvious, but just thought I would mention it...
For the back of the tank, I simply used a name brand enamel/latex spray paint. Using anything other than spray would likely leave brush marks that might be visible, even through the glass. So long as the surface is clean and free of grease, a quality spray paint should be plenty durable.
Hope this helps...

Awesome. Thank you for your help. The stand has no factory finish whatsoever. So I guess I can just use what stain I want and be done with it.
And good about the spray paint. I thought it would be most uniform, rather than using a brush. I appreciate your help and hopefully I'll get started on this soon.
Jason

 

[dragonzim]

You may want to clearcoat the stand after you stain it too. Best thing would be to get some Marine Spar varnish. It's the stuff that is used to seal wooden boats. After you stain it, apply a thin coat of varnish and let it dry over night. It will be bumpy, almost like there is sand on it. Use some very fine grit sandpaper and smooth it down and reapply the varnish. You will want at least 2-3 coats.

 

[reefforbrains]

Minwax makes a all on one product line called "Poly-Shade"
Normally when staining you apply the stain and let it sit to soak to desired color then remove with ecess with a rag. Staining you must go With the grain of the wood and very even.
THEN use a polyurathane to seal it and you can pick, flat, satin, semi, or high gloss.
The polyshade line comes in whatever sheen you want and has the polyurathane WITH the stain and its extremly forgiving. Its 2 in 1. Frankly its hard NOT to get an even finish. I love the stuff.

Its available at Home Depot

 

[seasalt101]

also i would sand the stand 1st with a 120 then a 150 grit sand paper for a nice finish also after staining (and it dries for at least 24 hours) it i would put on a coat of sanding sealer (let that dry for 12 hours) sand that with 220 grit (blue/gray) sandpaper then 1 more coat of sealer(let dry) sand again there will be a grayish dust at this point don't sweat the dust then laquer 3 coats letting each coat dry at least 3 hours you will be amazed at the finish, just so you know i built cabinets for 9 years and anyone who has done finish work will know what i am saying...tobin

 

[anubisxero]

Originally Posted by ReefForBrains
Minwax makes a all on one product line called "Poly-Shade"
Normally when staining you apply the stain and let it sit to soak to desired color then remove with ecess with a rag. Staining you must go With the grain of the wood and very even.
THEN use a polyurathane to seal it and you can pick, flat, satin, semi, or high gloss.
The polyshade line comes in whatever sheen you want and has the polyurathane WITH the stain and its extremly forgiving. Its 2 in 1. Frankly its hard NOT to get an even finish. I love the stuff.

Its available at Home Depot

That sounds pretty good for what I need to do. And without it being any bit complicated whatsoever. Thank you!

 

[reef46]

Used that stuff to refinish my parents wood floors and turned out awsome! Definatly recommend this product!

 

[chilwil84]

test a small hidden area first to see if you like the interaction between what the factory has done to the stand and what you want it to look like