Covering Aquarium Stand

[Oprah Wrangler]

So I built an aquarium stand but I don't want to cover it in wood.  I am looking for ideas for draping the stand in fabric.  If you can post pictures that would be helpful.  Otherwise, all advice is welcome.

 

Thanks,

 

Andre

[smallreef]

Draping? I'd say your best best it to use a thick home decorator fabric...have someone good sew a nice hem and either Velcro or use a curtain rail so you can open it....

[lnevo]

http://www.pensnmore.com/tablemate-table-set-linen-like-table-skirting-29-x-14-black-ea---ls2914bk.aspx

[smallreef]

Or...doing something like covering a plywood board like upholstery?

Are you worried about noise at all or is this just to cover?

[BowieReefer84]

I covered my old tanks stand with 3M vinyl wrap.  You could sew magnets into a thick fabric and do the same sort of thing.

20120904_210106 by mteske1, on Flickr

20120902_162853 by mteske1, on Flickr

20120902_164144 by mteske1, on Flickr

stand skin by mteske1, on Flickr

20120902_164733 by mteske1, on Flickr

20120902_164804 by mteske1, on Flickr

[Oprah Wrangler]

Or...doing something like covering a plywood board like upholstery?

Are you worried about noise at all or is this just to cover?

my tank is really quiet.  i am not worried about the sounds I do hear when I am in the basement watching TV.  For aesthetics ( the wife ) I want to put a drape around it to hide the equipment and give it a more finished appearance.

[s2nhle]

 

I covered my old tanks stand with 3M vinyl wrap.  You could sew magnets into a thick fabric and do the same sort of thing.

20120904_210106 by mteske1, on Flickr

20120902_162853 by mteske1, on Flickr

20120902_164144 by mteske1, on Flickr

stand skin by mteske1, on Flickr

20120902_164733 by mteske1, on Flickr

20120902_164804 by mteske1, on Flickr

 

Very nice. I may have to do this.