Another question about Coop & Run Flooring (2 question actually)

[dutchbunny83]

We had extra vinyl flooring that looks like stone tiles from when we did our kitchen floor and entrance way to our house so we just used that and it works great. Tiling seems like it would be A LOT of work for a coop, plus (like a bathroom) you'd still have to scrub in the grout where little bits of stuff can stick easier. But good luck to you, can't wait to see pics!

 

[TERRY4]

IMO tiles are a bad idea. I am using one piece of vinyl {like you'd use in a kitchen}. I have cleaned alot of different floors and the vinyl floors are super easy to clean. Tiles, not at all! I was a professional janitor for years. We have bad winters too and what we're doing with ours would work fine for you too. We're in Ohio.

 

[Roxannemc]

Im thinking of tiling my coop not sure if it will hold too much heat summer and colder in winter

 

[Surferjo]

You must REALLY like ceramic tile. Why would you want to go through a multi-step process for a chicken coop floor? Are you going to be showing it on some kind of show circuit? LOL. Man, after that bathroom I did, I didn't even want to look at a ceramic tile. Flashback, knees, baaaaack, no.

LOL, No, not looking to do any reality shows. I'm just thinking of how easy it would be to keep it clean. There is a reason why the inside of most tunnels are coated with ceramic tiles. they are incredibly resistant to harsh. I figure if my henhouse is only 12 sq feet that's only 12 tiles. If I insulate with an inner and outer I don't even have to break out the tile saw. that was my thinking anyway but I am liking this rubber roof coating idea.

 

[Chick farm]

Hmm i like the rubber roof coating idea, too. Wonder how much it costs? Anyone know?

 

[JackE]

Hmm i like the rubber roof coating idea, too. Wonder how much it costs? Anyone know?

I bought mine 3yrs ago for $35 for 4.75 gal can. Probably $40-50 now. But, you put it down and any floor concerns are gone.
Jack

 

[AdirondackChick]

Love the rubber roofing idea for sure! We were going to go with vinyl flooring, but I think that this will withstand the wear much better! Plus we could go up the sides of the coop a few inches to be able to seal in the cracks good enough to hose out the floor as needed! Love It!

We have lots of tile in our house and even an area of slate by the front door. I would NEVER put it in a coop. Thought about it myself. You will not be able to use the silicone to seal in between, it will not stick-maybe at first, but it will wear and start to come up-thus giving your babies something to play with and eat. and your coop will settle and shift regardless of your winters, creating cracking. The grout is porise (not sure if it is spelled correct) therefore holding moisture and will mold. Then you will need to be scrubbing the grout with bleach to keep the mold out. No matter what or how often you seal it, you will have the same results.

Sorry, but so not recommended for so many reasons.

 

[TERRY4]

I like the idea of floor linoleum like used in kitchens. Tacked down a bit in the middle, and along the edges. It can be bought cheap for remnant rolls at Lowes, etc. Then I'll put a bunch of shavings down and have my, easy sweep/mop floor. So why would anyone want to use anything else? The floor itself should be a thick wooden panel{s} I would think. We get cold winters too, but this will be quite warm enough, floor wise. We're insulating the walls and covering them with an easy to wipe shower wall stuff or even wooden paneling.

 

[JackE]

I like the idea of floor linoleum like used in kitchens. Tacked down a bit in the middle, and along the edges. It can be bought cheap for remnant rolls at Lowes, etc. Then I'll put a bunch of shavings down and have my, easy sweep/mop floor. So why would anyone want to use anything else? The floor itself should be a thick wooden panel{s} I would think. We get cold winters too, but this will be quite warm enough, floor wise. We're insulating the walls and covering them with an easy to wipe shower wall stuff or even wooden paneling.

Vinyl and linoleum were made for use in a PEOPLE house. In a coop environment, vinyl and linoleum will deteriorate over time. Much faster in a coop than in a regular house with weather and temperature extremes. Moisture can then get trapped under it. I would also think it would be a great hidden space for mites to hang out in. You would have to be careful when cleaning the coop, you don't rip or otherwise damage the vinyl or linoleum. That's the great thing about the roofcoat. It actually becomes part of the floor, nothing can get under it. It practically indestructible. I clean out my coop with a shovel, and don't have to worry about snagging and damaging my floor's protective coat. Can't do that with vinyl or linoleum.
Jack

 

[Kilsharion]

Honestly, keeping the floors of your coop clean is not difficult, if they are feed a diet that provides a solid waste. I have about two inches of shavings on my floor with some DE and have no problems with it. I did us a roof coating on the floor just to protect it from spilled water and such. But, that's it. I haven't had any problems just scooping out the shavings when they absolutely need it and replacing them. No water, no muss, no fuss.