WMAS Discussion Forum : Wood treating.....? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:08:17 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=32477 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : Cool. I will pick up some Kilz...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299304&title=wood-treating#299304 Author: leafeater
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Posted: May 20 2009 at 10:52pm

Cool. I will pick up some Kilz tomorrow.

Thanks.
]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 22:52:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299304&title=wood-treating#299304 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : No reason to stain. You can prime...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299300&title=wood-treating#299300 Author: Dion Richins
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Posted: May 20 2009 at 10:48pm

No reason to stain. You can prime it for sure. I would personally prime it with Kilz. Sand well with 180/220 grit sand paper before paint.]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 22:48:20 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299300&title=wood-treating#299300 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : for waterproofing?I have no idea....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299297&title=wood-treating#299297 Author: leafeater
Subject: 32477
Posted: May 20 2009 at 10:40pm

for waterproofing?

I have no idea. I read a thread on some other site and the guy stained his stand and then painted it.

Should I use a primer before the paint?
]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 22:40:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299297&title=wood-treating#299297 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : Why woud you stain it if your...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299290&title=wood-treating#299290 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 32477
Posted: May 20 2009 at 10:01pm

Why woud you stain it if your going to paint it black?]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 22:01:15 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299290&title=wood-treating#299290 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : Do I need to stain it first?What...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299282&title=wood-treating#299282 Author: leafeater
Subject: 32477
Posted: May 20 2009 at 9:03pm

Do I need to stain it first?

What stain is best?
]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 21:03:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299282&title=wood-treating#299282 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : Any good quality oil based will...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299230&title=wood-treating#299230 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 32477
Posted: May 20 2009 at 1:07pm

Any good quality oil based will work fine. It will not look like a sprayed black lacquer but will be nice non the less.]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 13:07:57 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299230&title=wood-treating#299230 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : Is there a brand that is preferred...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299202&title=wood-treating#299202 Author: leafeater
Subject: 32477
Posted: May 20 2009 at 8:45am

Is there a brand that is preferred for use on tanks? Can I get it a home depot or lowes?

Can I brush the paint since I don't have a spray gun?

Sorry for all the questions. I am just real excited and want this stand to look nice.

Thanks,
Jeremy
]]> Wed, 20 May 2009 08:45:45 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299202&title=wood-treating#299202 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : Black will require &#034;paint&#034;...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299191&title=wood-treating#299191 Author: Dion Richins
Subject: 32477
Posted: May 19 2009 at 11:05pm

Black will require "paint" Good glossy oil based paint will do it with one product. You will not need to sand it between coats if your base sanding is good. For a glass look it would need to be lacquered with a black optitoner and finished with a "Good" quality lacquer. Several coats total with lots of sanding.]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 23:05:32 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299191&title=wood-treating#299191 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : I have just finished filling holes...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299187&title=wood-treating#299187 Author: leafeater
Subject: 32477
Posted: May 19 2009 at 10:43pm

I have just finished filling holes and sanding my new stand and I have no idea
what to do next.

Do I stain, sand, stain, sand, paint, sand, paint, sand, paint... If so
what is the best stain to use and what is the best paint to use.

I am looking for a nice glossy black finish.  Nothing too Glossy or too
fancy but still nice.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeremy
]]> Tue, 19 May 2009 22:43:03 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=299187&title=wood-treating#299187 <![CDATA[Wood treating.....? : There are a number of porducts...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=292855&title=wood-treating#292855 Author: bfessler
Subject: 32477
Posted: April 07 2009 at 8:14am

There are a number of porducts that you can apply to the wood that will hold up well around salt water. Spar Varnish is definately durable but if you are doing it yourself is has a very strong odor. I would not recommend using laquer around moisture. My favorite product is McKloskies (probabibly butchered the spelling) Diamond Coat. This is a water based polyurathane. It has low odor and is very durrable. It comes in a variety of sheens. I would recommend one step up from flat and use an egg shell or satin finish. This will make the wood a little easier to clean but still give the matt look you desire.]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2009 08:14:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=32477&PID=292855&title=wood-treating#292855