I own a local construction business and we've worked with this stuff many
times. It's just plastic and it is 100% safe for humans. I've seen places
use this as their floor under the cutting tables. It gives a non slip
surface and is easily cleaned.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Denkhaus, Robert" <Robert.Denkhaus_at_fortworthgov.org>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 11:33 AM
Subject: RE: NANFA--plywood aquariums?
> I've been toying with the idea of using a material known as "glassboard"
or
> "FRP" over plywood or chipboard for aquaria. It's easier to work with
than
> formica laminate and is just as waterproof. It is the material used to
cover
> walls and ceilings in public restrooms. The problem, and the benefit, is
that
> the material has a tetured surface (kind of a bubbly texture) that may
hinder
> adhesion but also offer an interesting texture for algae growth on the
back of
> the tank.
>
> Any thoughts or experience?
>
> Rob Denkhaus
> Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Brian Haas
> > Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 11:50 AM
> > To: nanfa_at_aquaria.net
> > Subject: Re: NANFA--plywood aquariums?
> >
> >
> > Both methods have been working for me for about three years
> > now with zero
> > leaks. I had some problems with a formica method tank, but
> > only because I
> > was stupid and tried the old "hey, let's be a moron and move
> > the aquarium
> > while it has 150 gallons of water and 50 lbs. of gravel in
> > it" trick. That
> > is not good for seals, in case anyone didn't already know :)
> >
> > Travis Haas
> > Hazel Green, WI
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