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Old 01-03-2011, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Myka View Post
If you want a cheaper slab, go with a chunk of 1" plywood, and paint it.
Please don't use plywood!!!! If you are putting a tank on a stand that is 2" smaller and if the plywood get wet ANYWHERE it will swell causing a pressure point. There is nothing out there that can completely seal the edges of plywood. Go with Oak, get an Oak edge moulding glue a brad nail it on and then 2 coats of a color stain with a clear coat and you are done. That is how I did my stand top and there has been lots of water sitting on it, it just wipes right off.

It might cost you a little more but you will not regret it.
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