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Suggestions for plant/fish safe paint

Posted by eclpsprinc Z9 CA (My Page) on
Mon, Jun 12, 06 at 9:21

I aquired an old porcelain tub that I would like to convert to an aquatic feature. My initial idea is to refinish the outside in a patina shade and paint the inside black. I have searched and searched and cannot find any real good information on what type of paint to use for the inside. I'm not sure what type would adhere to porcelain and be non-toxic to a couple of small goldfish. Does anyone have any suggestions?

EclpsPrinc


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RE: Suggestions for plant/fish safe paint

Most latex paint should be fish safe after giving it time to cure. In other words, paint it and give it time to sit before putting fish in (which you should do anyway for the health of the fish). I would probably sand the tub abit to rough up the finish, and then apply a couple good coats of paint. Let it sit for a couple days to get good and dry, fill with water and let sit for a couple weeks. You can go ahead and add your dechlorinator and some bog or water plants.

Here is a link that might be useful: My Backyard Gardens


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RE: Suggestions for plant/fish safe paint

Great! Thanks! I'll try that. I figured it would be more complicated than that.


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RE: Suggestions for plant/fish safe paint

also, tricker, they sell water lillies, has fish and plant safe paint for cement ponds, you could e-mail them and ask if it would adhere to porcelain. just from what i know about paint in general, nothing will stick to such a slick surface, you will have to sand it first, no matter what type of paint you use. donna


 
 

 

 


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