Long story short. I built a stand for my 75 gallon and tried to cut costs by using plywood(knew it wouldn't be as nice as oak or birch but had a hard time finding 1/2inch 4x8 sheets). So now I have finished my stand with the exception of the doors. I wanted it black, the wife wanted it stained. So I stained it, haven't poly'ed it yet, and I think it turned out terrible. (see pic).
So now, I believe I'm going to paint it black. Unsure of semi-gloss or gloss finish. My wife says black stands look cheap.
Also, I'm using black substrate and black painted back ground. So I'm wondering if its going to be too much black.
What would you do? Tear down and try it again or go with black. Semi-gloss or gloss?
Pic for reference
Pre and post-stain
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So now, I believe I'm going to paint it black. Unsure of semi-gloss or gloss finish. My wife says black stands look cheap.
Also, I'm using black substrate and black painted back ground. So I'm wondering if its going to be too much black.
What would you do? Tear down and try it again or go with black. Semi-gloss or gloss?
Pic for reference
Pre and post-stain
Sent from my Desire HD using MonsterAquariaNetwork App
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