Best Facade for Aquarium Stand?

[TangLvr]

I just picked up a 4 foot 200 gallon tank with a simple 2x4 stand.

I am looking at what is the best material to cover the wood, and then incorporate magnetic doors. I love a modern white look, and am just trying to find the best material/mounting techniques? I don’t really want wood.

 

[blaxsun]

Possibly something laminate?

 

[Coinzmans Reef]

I just picked up a 4 foot 200 gallon tank with a simple 2x4 stand.

I am looking at what is the best material to cover the wood, and then incorporate magnetic doors. I love a modern white look, and am just trying to find the best material/mounting techniques? I don’t really want wood.

FYI, Make sure the stand is properly built. Wood tends to warp under that kind of stress especially wood that was not cured. (kiln dried) I have seen a few wood stands take out large tanks over time, especially cheap wet construction grade lumber. I recommend steel or better yet aluminum.

 

[Doctorgori]

I used Formica Laminate over woood and it does hold up so long as its is completely covering the wood. Any area for water absorption and it delaminates …
Check out 30/30 extruded aluminum stands… It did a few, cheap and easy (relativley)

 

[Ocean_View]

I just picked up a 4 foot 200 gallon tank with a simple 2x4 stand.

I am looking at what is the best material to cover the wood, and then incorporate magnetic doors. I love a modern white look, and am just trying to find the best material/mounting techniques? I don’t really want wood.

I would get 3/4"Pvc board in mate white and use glue to put magnet on it be light weight and water proof. It's what i gona do for my sons wooden stand for his new build.

But as mentioned above you should confirm stand integrity before setup.

 

[mike550]

@TangLvr I’m with the others on this thread. Someone else’s home built 2x4 stand would make me nervous. Definitely take @Coinzmans Reef advise and inspect the wood. Assuming that’s okay just a few thoughts. First make sure the weight is being carried to the ground through the wood and not dependent upon the nails / screws. Definitely screws not nails, and glued joints. Personally, I’m big on pocket screws. At the very least sand it down a bit and seal the frame with marine varnish or something.

 

[edd59]

a wood frame stand gets its side to side strength from the sheathing, after its screwed on.
if you want to go with magnets, have a steel or alluminium stand welded.