polystyrene backings

[smiley]

ok   thinking of having a play at making some  i know the general theory, but i need to know the specifics  especially the paints needed  curing times etc. Would appreciate any information and photos would be awesome.  thanks  peter

[waltec]

I have used a product called "Emastak", its a water based butumin paint.
I was recomended this by many people who built show display tanks. One instance I used it on a foam background in a 2' tank to show africans @ the ekka. I made the background on the weekend b4 the show (only had 2 days to dry b4 filling and placing fish in tank). I still have this tank and has fish in it on and off for the last 8 yrs (even long term). I purchased it from CSR (now Emoleum) @ Archerfield and from memory it was about $10 or $20 for 4L. You can leave it plain, or whilst wet cover with fine gavel or sand. I think you would be surprised by the number of people who use this method!!!!

EMOLEUM
Springwood Lvl 4, 13 -15 Dennis Rd 4127 (07) 3387 4200
Strathpine 121 Kremzow Rd 4500 (07) 3480 7000
Archerfield 150 Boniface St 4108 (07) 3875 2163


I hope this helps
Matt

[emiee]

hey smiley...

sorry to dig up an old post but just wondering how you went with these...

photos would be great if you ended up making some

thanks

[smiley]

arent intentions great  after the back ground im going to loose weight give up bad food and start jogging every day   lol

no i didnt get round to playing too busy buying tanks and trying to work out what the hell to put in em   lol

peter