wall coverings for fish rooms
 

I'm tearing down my current fish room so I can finish it. As it is now it's just bare drywall and concrete. Since I don't want to run the tank without a sump for too long I don't really have the time or patience to fully mud and tap the room to perfection and then apply some kind of paint. What I'd like to do is apply a quick tape job and then cover the drywall with something fit for the task. A thick vinyl wallpaper perhaps or some kind of plastic wall board/paneling. It will have to go on both the walls and the ceiling and needs to completely moisture resistant. Finally it can't take longer than a day to put up and finish.

Any ideas on something for the job, ideally something readily available that I can grab tomorrow.

Many restaurants use a vinyl wall covering behind their sinks that is water resistant. I've seen it in white, but believe it can be painted, not sure though. Its textured and gives a decent finish, behind a tank would be perfect. I'm trying to find out a specific name for it and if I get it soon, will let you know if someone else doesn't chime in first....

http://www.ippnet.com/sign-a-display...coroplast.html
What about this stuff.

Yeah but how do I attach that to the wall and ceiling and make it look half decent? I think it would need to be a tongue and grove type of panel but I haven't seen those around in plastic locally.

I know the product you are looking for, but can't can't seem to find the brand here. I can get it to you tomorrow. It is a great product & we use it in commercial kitchens & washrooms.

You could also look for Trusscore PCV liner that is used in car wash bays.

I'll be waiting :biggrin:

+1 not cheep though


Steve

I like it but would prefer something that fits in my car if possible. However it could be the route I go if something else doesn't spark my interest.

FRP panels is what I was thinking about. The cost isn't actually that bad. Home depot sometimes have it it stock. Barker board could be used as well. Used for tub surrounds & showers. Neither will fit in a car. That being the case go and check the paint stores. Not the home improvement stores. They may have something that will cover like paint and be water proof. You could also use a truck bed liner product. But that would probably be more than FRP panels. Hope all of this helps.

OK the brand I was thinking of for FPR Panels was Marlite (www.marlite.com)

BUt again, would be a little more expensive than other items. It also depends on how big the room is too. You could also look at puck baord (also pretty pricey)

another thing that would be good... thousands of design and colors to chose from.. high pressure lamanant, or arborite.

http://www.arborite.com/en/High-pres...012-Collection

cheeper than fpr and way more choices.

Steve

I could maybe be convinced to transport them . . . for frags. ;)

(It would have to be the 8' ones, though).

How would one install the high pressure laminate on walls? I can't find the installation guide.

Deal, I have frags :biggrin:

contact cement

Steve

Went with the FRP, perfect for the job and pretty easy to work with. Not too expensive either, around $350 all said and done to cover walls and ceiling in a room approximately 5' x 5'.

Big thanks to Shelley for her help!

I'll post pictures in my build thread once I finish up all the new plumbing and electrical.

No. Thank you! It was very nice to meet you and your lovely wife, I got to go for a nice little drive outside the city (my little guy even napped in the truck on the way home!), and I was generously rewardeded with frags and fuel funds.

Next time you would like assistance with something there should be a stampede to your door. ;)

I do look forward to seeing photos when the room is done. It is interesting product that you picked up and I'd like to see how it turns out.

Pics added for those interested:
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...&postcount=275

Looks good, do it once and do it right.

Nicely done
Must have really brightened things up

Very nice!