canopy

[sompa]

I have cut my wood and was wondering if I need to sand before or after adding the water sealer? Also what kind of sealer should I use and what kind of paint should I use on the inside of the canopy? This is my first time doing a diy for my aquarium and don't want to mess it up toooooo bad.

Thanks for any and all the help you guys give to the newbies like me.

 

[Fatal Morgana]

Sand before the sealer, but for the type of sealer, you may want to wait for other to reply, or do a search on the forum.

 

[holry7778]

Snad prior to sealing, otherwise, you have to heavy sand afterwards and sealant gum up sandpaper fast!

I would start with 100 grint then go to 220, finish with 320. Then wipe a damp rag over the whole suface, this brings us some of the wood fibers. Then hit the surface again with the 320.

If you are using a polyurethane, you'll need to sand with 0000 steel wool between coats for a nice finish

good luck

 

[sompa]

what type of sealant and paint should be used?

 

[holry7778]

enamel flat white paint and primer. Clear coated with just about anything.

or

Stained and Polyurethane