Looking for a mat of some sort...any suggestions?

[Mr Cob]

Looking to put a mat of some sort in my stand to put the sump on since I do not have a bottom to my stand.

It will be for my 55g that I'm setting up.

Any suggestions? Perhaps Home Depot/Lowes sells something?

Note: I do not want to close in the stand with wood because the stand fits over the custom made sump. Yes....this defies "Murphy's Law" but adding a floor to the stand would defy it even more.

[Kristy]

What... no carpet?

What about a layer of egg crate with a piece of styofoam on top of it for cushion / noise control?

This might allow for the inevitable when the water gets trapped beneath.

[Regric25]

If you are looking to just put a mat down to protect the floor of your home you can get a rubber door mat or 2 from the store. I had the same issue and just used starboard to cover the floor in my stand. That way the sump was on the floor of my house but the floor was protected.

[Big_Pun]

i have a rifle cleaning mat i cut up for my pico originaly it was about 5 feet long and 12 inches wide they have a non slip rubber bottom and a felt top, i got it bass bro shops, academy might have them as well. also home depot sells diff rubber mats including the one for shops that is thick and has a honey comb look

[Mr Cob]

Yeah...we just had the carpet pulled up and new floors down so I want to protect the floors from salt creep and water.

Something with a small lip/rim wouold be perfect but probably not likely to find anything with my dimensions unless I make it.

[Big_Pun]

try looking at floor mats for trucks at auto parts store or wal-mart

[JLiu]

At Home Depot or Lowes they have a rubber floor mat with holes that links together in sections I've cut it to size and works perfectly. The rubber cushions and absorbs any vibrations while the large holes allow for any condensation or spilt water to dry plus you can see if its leaking or not. I know home depot carries them and i've used it on various tanks in the past.

[Mr Cob]

try looking at floor mats for trucks at auto parts store or wal-mart

good idea. Will go check it out on my lunch hour. If anyone knows of anything specific please let me know.

[Mr Cob]

At Home Depot or Lowes they have a rubber floor mat with holes that links together in sections I've cut it to size and works perfectly. The rubber cushions and absorbs any vibrations while the large holes allow for any condensation or spilt water to dry plus you can see if its leaking or not.

I might even add a plastic under it or flat rubber mat of some sort to work with the holes to keep anything from touching the floors. Thanks.

[hobogato]

i have heard of people using 6mm pond liners inside their stands to trap potential spills. that might work for you

[Mr Cob]

i have heard of people using 6mm pond liners inside their stands to trap potential spills. that might work for you

BINGO! I can even staple a lip inside my stand with it.

I'll use that with the mat Jason mentioned.

Thanks for the help everyone.

[txav8r]

That sounds like the perfect solution!

[justahobby]

I was going to suggest something w/ a lip on it... Sounds like Ace's idea is perfect. I'll have to remember this too

[txmike]

you can get pvc shower pan liner mat in the plumbing section cut out shape you want and glue the conners up with pvc glue.it is sold by the foot .


http://www.oatey.com/Channel/Shared/ProductGroupDetail/81/PVC_Shower_Pan_Liner.html

[Mr Cob]

you can get pvc shower pan liner mat in the plumbing section cut out shape you want and glue the conners up with pvc glue.it is sold by the foot .


http://www.oatey.com/Channel/Shared/ProductGroupDetail/81/PVC_Shower_Pan_Liner.html

Oh...that would have been nice. Just got back though will post whatI got in a bit.

[Mr Cob]

Was going to get this....but I would need 2 sheets at $21.68...little more than I wanted to spend:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4128/5039753728_2739ff4c6c_m.jpg

Another really cool option...it's like a foam:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5039748578_8f49a184b5_m.jpg

I got this: (thin rubber) to go in stand and under sump
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/5039035107_0435471d99_m.jpg

With this to go under the stand:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5039539370_7b919e7509_m.jpg

[captexas]

If just for a cushion to protect the floor, could have used some of that pink/blue foam insulation they sell at Home Depot/Lowes for attics. They sell them in different size sheets. I've used a sheet of the pink stuff from HD as a cushion under a tank on a stand. You could then cut pieces to make a lip around the edges and run a bead of silicone around the corners.