• The cladding of the pedestal....

  • Lauren

Good day to all sea lovers! The equipment is installed, tested on fresh water, and now the question arises about the logical completion of the entire structure - the decor. To be precise, the cladding of the cabinet. Even considering the extraction from the SAMP department and the decent height of its compartment (as much as 95 cm), there will be humidity present. Therefore, the question has arisen - what is the best way to clad the cabinets on the front side? The invisible edges are covered with aluminum composite, but we would like to have a civilized facade. The top and bottom edges will also be covered inside the aquarium (the top a little higher so that the LED does not blind the eyes, and the bottom a little to hide the transition between the cabinet and the glass). Furniture makers offer the following options: - MDF - Laminated MDF with automotive-grade painting in any color - Veneered particleboard with edge treatment - Natural oak with triple impregnation What do you say? What would be the best choice? Does anyone have experience with one or another material and have seen how it behaves over the years next to seawater? Is there another option/material for cladding? I am very grateful for your attention and answers! Sincerely,

Joshua9340

Laminated particle board with high-quality edge treatment is not afraid of water, including saltwater. Lamination is a plastic film, so water is not a concern for it. (do not confuse laminated surfaces with veneered ones)

Wanda666

In one of the topics, I described how I did it myself. Another aquarium of 200 liters has been standing for about 6-7 years on a regular Soviet-style MDF cabinet, veneered and lacquered, but knock on wood - there are no problems. The main thing is to carry out maintenance carefully, although no one is immune to mishaps.