Finish options for canopy.

[paragrouper]

I have started cutting wood on a new canopy for my tank And I am seeking any finish recommendations you may provide.

through my searches here, it seems one option would be Krylon Fusion paint, but I also wanted to see if there is a good sealant I could consider, as I would prefer a more natural finish.

thanks

 

[His Coral Highness]

What kind of wood?

 

[Reefering1]

 

[ScottJ]

^^ Can't beat poly!

 

[paragrouper]

What kind of wood?

Frame is pine. Panels are poplar.

 

[paragrouper]

I

^^ Can't beat poly!

I used poly (oil based) on a number of exterior projects. I’m a little concerned how it will stand up to long term exposure to spray/water and salt creep.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have started cutting wood on a new canopy for my tank And I am seeking any finish recommendations you may provide.

through my searches here, it seems one option would be Krylon Fusion paint, but I also wanted to see if there is a good sealant I could consider, as I would prefer a more natural finish.

thanks

Most of mine are polyurethane fisnihed and mounted onto tank.
You also do a free floating canopy

 

[Thumbster]

Regular poly won’t hold up outdoors but should be more than adequate for your tank indoors.
If you’re concerned you can go with a spar varnish or urethane. It’s designed for outdoor use.

 

[paragrouper]

Most of mine are polyurethane fisnihed and mounted onto tank.
You also do a free floating canopy

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Did you use oil or waterbased?

 

[His Coral Highness]

I used marine spar varnish from Lowe’s and that worked well for me. I used cedar for my stand

 

[vetteguy53081]

Did you use oil or waterbased?

polyurethane

 

[RedoubtReef]

I used General Finishes stain and then sprayed with 4-5 coats of Exterior 450.

 

[paragrouper]

polyurethane

The left is an oil base Spar urethane. The right is a water based polyurethane. If I was doing an exterior project and wanted max water resistance, I would use the oil based option. However, my concern was whether I would leech harmful chemicals when exposed to salt spray over time. If the poly is good enough I’ll go that route.

 

[vetteguy53081]

The left is an oil base Spar urethane. The right is a water based polyurethane. If I was doing an exterior project and wanted max water resistance, I would use the oil based option. However, my concern was whether I would leech harmful chemicals when exposed to salt spray over time. If the poly is good enough I’ll go that route.
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Gotchya- just looked at can- Mine is water based and inside of canopy completely dry - No water marks/ salt buildup

 

[paragrouper]

Thanks.