Is there a way to protect wall from salt damage?

[dmjr1201]

I was just wondering how everyone here is protecting their walls from salt damage? I'm in the the process of spraying texture on walls and gonna paint as well. Looking for a little protection. Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[Spit.fire]

a properly setup tank shouldnt get anything on the wall

 

[stunreefer Verified Sponsor]

You can get shower wall sheets from Lowe's/HD and mount behind tank. They work very well.

 

[alin2]

Great question. I thought about it long and hard and decided to splurge and put up porcelain and glass tile behind the tank. Another option is FRP (restaurants use it in the kitchen). I got generic looking white FRP for the fish room, but I think there is some fancier looking stuff. I took the drywall down, put up some plywood and then the FRP.

 

[jlanger]

As stated, the best prevention is to not have salt spray getting to the wall.
But when it comes to the paint, do NOT use a flat paint; use at least a satin or eggshell finish. You can't really wipe down or clean flat paints without it showing up. With the satin finishes, you can use a damp cloth to wipe any salt spray that gets on the wall.

 

[dmjr1201]

Thank fellas, I'm actually siting on 60 square feet of some bluish green glass subway tiles too.

 

[dmjr1201]

You can't stop spashing from fish. Lol

 

[twilliard]

Great question. I thought about it long and hard and decided to splurge and put up porcelain and glass tile behind the tank. Another option is FRP (restaurants use it in the kitchen). I got generic looking white FRP for the fish room, but I think there is some fancier looking stuff. I took the drywall down, put up some plywood and then the FRP.

FRP all the way!