DIY black background! Please help

[jaijai]

What kind of paint beside spray paint and acrylic paint can I use to make the black really pop out??

 

[cpayne015]

It's at home depot in small cans....it is the glossy black. ..Easy to roll on n looks great

 

[jaijai]

It's just a glossy black?

 

[jaijai]

Latex, enamel?

 

[jaijai]

It's at home depot in small cans....it is the glossy black. ..Easy to roll on n looks great

Just a glossy black? Latex or enamel?

 

[cpayne015]

Called rustle oleum painter touch...latex

 

[jaijai]

Called rustle oleum painter touch...latex

Thank you

 

[Mike&Terry]

You might want to consider using self adhesive vinyl.

Here are a couple of brands sold specifically for aquariums:
Blue Life USA Water Colors Aquarium Background

Crystal Black Oceanvisions Background | That Fish Place

Other places to look for self adhesive vinyl sheets would be eBay, art supply and/or craft stores, and sign companies.

 

[jaijai]

Is it oil based?

 

[jaijai]

It's at home depot in small cans....it is the glossy black. ..Easy to roll on n looks great

Is it oil based?

 

[Isoprene]

I just use laminated black paper like from a arts / crafts store. Cheaper, reuseable, cleans off nicely and you can use velcro or non residue tape to put it on/off, I find this the easiest. Places like Hobby Lobby will even cut a piece to your size specifications and laminate it for you.

 

[TJ's Reef]

You might want to consider using self adhesive vinyl.

Here are a couple of brands sold specifically for aquariums:
Blue Life USA Water Colors Aquarium Background

Crystal Black Oceanvisions Background | That Fish Place

Other places to look for self adhesive vinyl sheets would be eBay, art supply and/or craft stores, and sign companies.

+1 and this will be on my new tank build for certain. Many many color options and rather inexpensive to boot.


Cheers, Todd

 

[fishroomlady]

the added benefit is that you can change it out if you want to try other colors down the road......