I know, I am SO shallow, I mean the snakes do NOT care what their housing looks like, but since this rack has to go in my bedroom (there is NO more room in the middle room where the reptiles and birds are) I wanted it to look decent. I bought a used homemade wood rack with routed areas for heat tape that will hold 20 plastic tubs. I rewired it with new tape so each shelf could be heated independently, and will use it with a thermostat. But, it looked kinda scratched up and cruddy. SO, today I first put a primer on, and then a couple coats of dark grey Ralph Lauren River Rock paint, and if it holds up it will be a pretty goodlooking rack. The River Rock is slightly textured and has a very professional look. (I am sure the snakes will be thrilled