To Paint or Not to Paint?

[philg3]

I used a little Mini paint roller to do mine. A lot less messy than spray paint and it turned out geat. I even skipped the back of my overflows so that I can see the plumbing from behind. Just got to take the time and do 3 or 4 coats of paint.

Bought the roller and mini paint tray for like $5 at canadian tire.

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Oh, forgot to mention, if you spray the paint, don't do it in your kitchen. Trust me on that....

Kitchen?! I'd be a dead woman. That's hubby's sacred space.

Originally Posted by cuz

Maybe practise on the cracked tank first. Lol

Very good idea.

Originally Posted by philg3

Bought the roller and mini paint tray for like $5 at canadian tire.

I may try this . . . on the cracked tank first.

[gregzz4]

I've always used some kind of waterproof material, such as awning material, or, the most recent, just plain old Fabricland Nylon for $6
It's attached to 4 corners with industrial velcro

If we don't like the black, the wife can come with me and we'll pick whatever shade of blue we want

Only drawback is if you splash water down the back. In your case it would be a permanent mess but maybe it'll give you some ideas ...

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by gregzz4

I've always used some kind of waterproof material, such as awning material, or, the most recent, just plain old Fabricland Nylon for $6
It's attached to 4 corners with industrial velcro

If we don't like the black, the wife can come with me and we'll pick whatever shade of blue we want

Only drawback is if you splash water down the back. In your case it would be a permanent mess but maybe it'll give you some ideas ...

Do you have it on your tank right now? I checked your photos, and I can't tell.

The fabric idea is a pretty good one. I have a huge pile of remnants.

This paint is interesting:
http://www.krylon.com/products/looki...ror_like_paint

So is this:
http://www.krylon.com/products/frosted_glass_finish

Should we shake things up a bit and use one of those?

[Nano]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Do you have it on your tank right now? I checked your photos, and I can't tell.

The fabric idea is a pretty good one. I have a huge pile of remnants.

This paint is interesting:
http://www.krylon.com/products/looki...ror_like_paint

So is this:
http://www.krylon.com/products/frosted_glass_finish

Should we shake things up a bit and use one of those?

Ive bought the chrome paint before, it doesn't dry really that reflective. its more of a silver. mind you I didnt use it on glass so the smooth surface could make all the differenct

[gregzz4]

Yup, it's been on the tank since day one
If you look to the bottom left of this pic you can see where the light is reflecting off it as it's not touching the glass. It's attached to the trim

[Enigma]

Lord help me. He had wobbled on the paint before I even got home.

The issue has been revealed.

He wants a multicoloured SCENE background on the tank. And, he wants to be able to switch between a multitude of different backgrounds (when "we" get bored).

Maybe "we" can find something that isn't horribly tacky and cheesy, and won't detract from the corals and rock work? Maybe something that won't crush my dreams of having a TOTM worthy tank?

That's one of those "Do these jeans make my @$$ look fat?" questions. Don't even try to answer it.

So . . . no paint. We'll be using backgrounds taped on the back of the tank: as hubby is adamant about that being what he wants to do. If I'm fortunate I'll be able to work a black one into the rotation. The lighting "advantage" of not painting does appeal to me, so I will endeavour to find solace in that.

[Nano]

why not try to find something natural looking like this, you can see the background is rock work, but seems to fade away into the blue
http://glassbox-design.com/wp-conten...08/12/uwe1.jpg

[subman]

I would paint black....but I see thats not an option anymore soo what about color changing leds to light the wall behind it? If you really want to get fancy a false wall behind it to hide cords and the like.

[reefgirl189]

Just to throw in my 2 cents...

I've got a blue vinyl background. Not once since set up did I say "that looks boring, I'm going to change it". If you get bored you tend to reaquascape or add a new fish or coral.

Just MHO... But I think the background will be the last thing you guys will think about once it's all set up and running.