Tank Stand Skin

[dede]

I am looking for ideas on products to use that are not wood that others have used to skin the outside of their stands. I like the idea of a panel that spans the whole length of the tank and would come off easily for sump maintenance. I would really like to avoid having to stain or paint anything but still want something that looks half decent.

 

[JoshH]

You could go with a solid panel of acrylic in pretty much whatever color you want (frosted, florescent, metallic etc) and mount it with magnets.

 

[don_chuwish]

Phenolic resin, Corian counter top material, cultured marble, acrylic (as mentioned) all possible. There are some very nice decorative panels made for room partitions, etc., look up Marlite or Lumicor.

 

[reefwiser]

Back splash material for kitchens.

 

[Apotack]

That’s certainly different, I like it

 

[oscargrumete61]

Back splash material for kitchens.

May ask where dud you got those , they are nice my wife will love it

 

[Mark Derail]

There's also fake rock panels at Home Depot that look nice, in tile-format. Also real cut rock tiles are beautiful but 15-18$ per square foot. Made for kitchen back-splashes.

I'm cheap I went with 1/4 inch white panels that sell in 4x8 sheets for 30$. Eventually to mount unto it something better when the budget permits it.
Plastic-wood (white) for the borders. All at Home Depot.

 

[oscargrumete61]

There's also fake rock panels at Home Depot that look nice, in tile-format. Also real cut rock tiles are beautiful but 15-18$ per square foot. Made for kitchen back-splashes.

I'm cheap I went with 1/4 inch white panels that sell in 4x8 sheets for 30$. Eventually to mount unto it something better when the budget permits it.
Plastic-wood (white) for the borders. All at Home Depot.

Thanks

 

[dede]

Thank you all for the great ideas.

 

[reefwiser]

May ask where dud you got those , they are nice my wife will love it

Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.

24 in. x 18 in. Ripple PVC Decorative Backsplash Panel in Antique Bronze

https://homedepot.app.link/S7491D830I


I mounted the plastic with industrial Velcro.

 

[oscargrumete61]

Look this 3D wallpaper how looks like in the stand ?

 

[coseal]

Dibond or aluma panel.... aluminum composite material can get it in many colors!

 

[Chef Tommy]

https://kireiusa.com/products/kirei-board

Used on cabinet doors a few years ago, works like wood and I received many compliments on that kitchen.

 

[coseal]

https://kireiusa.com/products/kirei-board

Used on cabinet doors a few years ago, works like wood and I received many compliments on that kitchen.

man thats some neat stuff! where do you buy it? plywood supplier?

 

[Chef Tommy]

man thats some neat stuff! where do you buy it? plywood supplier?

cabinet supplier but online I saw this

https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Building-Materials-Sheet-Goods

 

[reefwiser]

Well my next aquarium stand is being made by Chris Benner of Sticks N Stones Aquarium furniture
He will made the finish of our living room furniture which is important to the Boss ( the Wife) as it is in HER LIVING ROOM bad enough that the aquarium has to be in HER LIVING ROOM
at least it will match her furniture which by the way cost way more than my aquarium. Here is an example of his work click on his name above to see more wonderful work the best.

 

[Cbenner]

Look forward to building a one of a kind stand. Good seeing you in Indy!