Tips on Painting Glass Tank

[hbalagh]

I have a 80 gallon glass tank and was wondering the best way about painting this, such as the best paint to use and approximately how much paint I will need to buy. I want to paint it black.

 

[devil dog]

Originally Posted by hbalagh
http:///forum/post/2587209
I have a 80 gallon glass tank and was wondering the best way about painting this, such as the best paint to use and approximately how much paint I will need to buy. I want to paint it black.
One can of black spray paint

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[hbalagh]

well I'm pretty sure it will take more then 1 can, and I was wondering what kind of paint, Not sure if regular paint will stick to the glass as well as something else.

 

[perfectdark]

Originally Posted by hbalagh
http:///forum/post/2587286
well I'm pretty sure it will take more then 1 can, and I was wondering what kind of paint, Not sure if regular paint will stick to the glass as well as something else.
Yep regular black spray paint, and I would be very suprised if one can didnt do the job. I did my 36gal bow and barly used an 1/8 of the can, 3 coats too. I used a matte finish Krylon all purpose spray.

 

[nano reefer]

i used 2 cans of "Painters Touch Matte Black" from Home Depot on my 55. That covered the back, and 2 sides. I did 3-4 coats, to be sure there were no holes. Be sure to line the eges of what you dont want painted with masking tape, and newspaper to cover the glass you dont want painted.

 

[justin50]

Go to an arts and crafts store and they make paint strickly for glass that requires no primer or anything. I had already set my tank up when i decided to paint it. You can also buy tiny rollers to get it on there perfect.

 

[hbalagh]

that is a good idea, mine is set up already as well using rollers sounds like a good idea to get behind it easier

 

[the egregious]

took me two full cans to do the back of my 75. lol maybe I just like a thick coat.

 

[reeftheif]

I used regular latex paint and it works fine if you use a roller. the first coal will not look so good but after a few coats it will be okay. plus you can peel it right off with little effort!