Where can i get panels like this

Coleus · #1 08-23-2012, 07:55 PM

I am desperately need to turn

this

into this

without the fish tank being filled

anyone know where or how can i get flossy white panel buildwithout breaking the bank? I probably then can attach them to my frame using magnets

Please do not suggest DIY because I am not handy man

Thanks

MarkoD · #2 08-23-2012, 08:01 PM

I can make that out of gloss white laminate

sphelps · #3 08-23-2012, 08:03 PM

Buy white melamine, 4x8 sheets, cut to size, iron on white edge band. Easy and cheap.

Coleus · #4 08-23-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkoD

I can make that out of gloss white laminate

I am sure you can make that but not me, that is the sad and problem part :-)

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Originally Posted by sphelps

Buy white melamine, 4x8 sheets, cut to size, iron on white edge band. Easy and cheap.

Wondering if melamine will peel overtime because of moisture?

MarkoD · #5 08-23-2012, 08:09 PM

He's gonna need some kind of skeleton to hold all this up.

What meant is if you're willing to come to Edmonton, I can custom build that for you.

Coleus · #6 08-23-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkoD

He's gonna need some kind of skeleton to hold all this up.

What meant is if you're willing to come to Edmonton, I can custom build that for you.

I can come to Edmonton but how are we going to do this? I am very interested to get this started

sphelps · #7 08-23-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Coleus

Wondering if melamine will peel overtime because of moisture?

If you're using it as a moisture barrier it certainly will swell like any particle board would. To be honest looks like you're going to have big moisture issues regardless if you seal a tank in that small space without ventilation. Any wood products will likely warp and harvest mold.

Coleus · #8 08-23-2012, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sphelps

If you're using it as a moisture barrier it certainly will swell like any particle board would. To be honest looks like you're going to have big moisture issues regardless if you seal a tank in that small space without ventilation. Any wood products will likely warp and harvest mold.

i have a cold air return behind cabinet so i hope it pull enough moisture out. so i am still ok with melamine?

fishytime · #9 08-23-2012, 08:36 PM

you will still have moister issues....the cold air return will only draw air out if the furnace is running (or if you keep the furnace fan running 24/7).....your not too far along yet that you cant install a bathroom ceiling fan in there somewhere and have it either vent outside or into the room in front of the tank.....you can buy pre-finished panels similar to that at ikea, but like noted you will need a framework behind it to mount them on

Coleus · #10 08-23-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fishytime

you will still have moister issues....the cold air return will only draw air out if the furnace is running (or if you keep the furnace fan running 24/7).....your not too far along yet that you cant install a bathroom ceiling fan in there somewhere and have it either vent outside or into the room in front of the tank.....you can buy pre-finished panels similar to that at ikea, but like noted you will need a framework behind it to mount them on

right now my furnace fan is running 24/7 because of HRV, if that is not enough, maybe i will put a fan in the front panel to vent the air into the room like you suggest. Doug, stop suggesting me to DIY, I can't even patch a wall hole so that is how useless i am :-),but you brought a good point, i need to build a good framework, now, anyone know who can help me build that hahaha?