fattytwobyfour
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I purchased a black background for my tank, but I can tell that I am not going to be happy with it in the long run. The last owners of the tank had one of those colorful background scenes, and it was covered in salt creep. I also can see creases in the new background that's driving me crazy. So I think the best option would be to paint it black.
I know most people use spray paint, but since this thank is up and running, that's not an option. I do have enough room to get a small roller behind the tank, without having to move the tank at all. My question is, what is the best paint. I would like to purchase it at Wal-Mart,since I get a discount there.
So there are several things I need to figure out.
Oil or Latex based? I don't really want to use the oil based, b/c of the smell. I have small finches in the same room, and young children in the house. So I figure latex would be the way to go. It is water based, so I didn't know if that would be an issue.
******** or exterior? Exterior paint is more durable, as it can stand the weather outside. It is also twice as expensive. So is this an issue?
Paint with primer? Or just the regular WM Color Place brand? If I was painting my house, I would not use the Color Place brand, as it is very runny. But I didn't know if it would work for this need.
Flat, Satin, or Semi-Gloss? You can't scrub Flat but Satin is more scrubbable, and Semi-Gloss the most scrubbable.
Just trying to make sure that I am happy in the long term with my aquarium investment! I'd hate to put all this money into it, and then have a crappy background. I have the black background stuck to my back wall, and I like the look of it. So I am sure that if I paint it, it is the color I want.
I know most people use spray paint, but since this thank is up and running, that's not an option. I do have enough room to get a small roller behind the tank, without having to move the tank at all. My question is, what is the best paint. I would like to purchase it at Wal-Mart,since I get a discount there.
So there are several things I need to figure out.
Oil or Latex based? I don't really want to use the oil based, b/c of the smell. I have small finches in the same room, and young children in the house. So I figure latex would be the way to go. It is water based, so I didn't know if that would be an issue.
******** or exterior? Exterior paint is more durable, as it can stand the weather outside. It is also twice as expensive. So is this an issue?
Paint with primer? Or just the regular WM Color Place brand? If I was painting my house, I would not use the Color Place brand, as it is very runny. But I didn't know if it would work for this need.
Flat, Satin, or Semi-Gloss? You can't scrub Flat but Satin is more scrubbable, and Semi-Gloss the most scrubbable.
Just trying to make sure that I am happy in the long term with my aquarium investment! I'd hate to put all this money into it, and then have a crappy background. I have the black background stuck to my back wall, and I like the look of it. So I am sure that if I paint it, it is the color I want.