staining a new stand

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  1. target001

    target001 Skunk Shrimp

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    hey guys n gals

    just wondering for those of u who stained yer own stands did u stain inside yer cupboards or do something else to seal the wood?

    i am thinking about using the benchtop finnish < not sure of the name of it but its the stuff on most household kitchen benches> instead of staining bcause its quicker and easyer to clean should i ever have to clean a mess up

    thnx in advance
     
    target001, Jan 24, 2008
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  2. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    I always just stain the inside to match the outside with a good polyurethane sealer on the very bottom of the cabinet helps keep water out of the wood if it sets in a puddle or something.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    I only stained the outside of the stand and left the inside bare(raw) I used pt inside for the support beams.
     
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  4. JohnO

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    I just used left over exterior house paint :)

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  5. JohnO

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    Inside :)

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  6. Dador

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    Stained the inside. Poly coat. I think it was Minwax. Holding up great!
     
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  7. sharkatak

    sharkatak Flamingo Tongue

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    You should seal inside and out.Any moisture,even humidity from the tank,will affect timber over time.Especially ply or craftwood.
     
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  8. geekdafied

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    exterior paint on the inside. a good exterior paint is good for 15 yrs on a house, so imagine how long on the inside of a stand.
     
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  9. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    +2 Polyurethane is a must. To seal the wood from puddles.

     
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