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

[TERRY4]

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

The only roofcoat I can think of doesn't harden. So I'm not sure what you mean. We have linoleum on hand, so it can be replaced as often as needed. I'll throw out your idea, but I don't think we'll be spending anymore money than we already have, at this time.

 

[Kilsharion]

The only roofcoat I can think of doesn't harden. So I'm not sure what you mean. We have linoleum on hand, so it can be replaced as often as needed. I'll throw out your idea, but I don't think we'll be spending anymore money than we already have, at this time.

I have used an elastomeric roof coating. It's flexible and a it isn't slick if the birds get through their bedding and have bare floor. It is water proof and works well....at least, it's been working great for me. It's not the 750, though...that stuff didn't have the staying power that the 1000 (with silicone) has. I've enjoyed it greatly and am glad I chose to go with it. It also is not overly expensive, doesn't take much to coat a floor and is easily repaired if gouged or scraped up by yours truly when in messing around in the coop (I've been known to drop drills, chisels....well...yeah....).

 

[JackE]

The only roofcoat I can think of doesn't harden. So I'm not sure what you mean. We have linoleum on hand, so it can be replaced as often as needed. I'll throw out your idea, but I don't think we'll be spending anymore money than we already have, at this time.

I use Blackjack#57 from Lowes. It's a rubberized (Cheap word for elastomeric) roofcoat product, and yes it does harden. I've had it down in my coop for over 3yrs now, and it looks as good as the day I put it in there. It isn't the cheapest floor protector, but IMO, it's the best.
Jack

 

[Kilsharion]

I use Blackjack#57 from Lowes. It's a rubberized (Cheap word for elastomeric) roofcoat product, and yes it does harden. I've had it down in my coop for over 3yrs now, and it looks as good as the day I put it in there. It isn't the cheapest floor protector, but IMO, it's the best.
Jack

That's what I'm using, Jack - the white one:




It hardens just fine. That was on the latest coop we built. We use it in all of them and love the results.

 

[Kilkenny]

Definitely learned something useful from this thread. That Blackjack #57 looks like a very good solution to the floor covering problem and I'll be trying to remember it Thanks.

 

[RoostersCrow HensDeliver!]

Just wanting to put my 2 cents in about linoleum versus the roof coat. I thought I was doing myself a favor, installing linoleum in my first coop, instead it ended up as a complete WASTE of money, time, and my patience. My girls had it shredded in spots in under 6 months

. It is NOT for a high traffic coop. Unfortunately, I hadn't heard of the roof coat before I made that mistake so I learned my lesson ; what might work for a small coop with only a few hens might not work for a coop with 50+ hens

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I have used the roof coat in me second coop and LOVE it!

 

[4 the Birds]

I would not want to use deck boards, outside or inside, for a coop. Over time, crap WILL pack down in the gaps between the boards. Not only would it stink, it would also provide a great place for mites to hang out. You would have to get a pressure washer to clean it. And we are not even talking about stinking mess #2 that will take place under the deck boards in that gravel area.

The wood floor never sees waste since it is covered with deep bedding. I have had my coop for many many years and no smell. Stink occurs with wetness, not removing waste regularly, and not replacing or adding fresh bedding. Mites can harbor anywhere on the chickens, walls, etc.... If you have mites then the proper dusting is advised for treatment and prevention. A structurally solid floor up high and dry with plenty of bedding does not need to be coated. A lot of people do it but I feel it is overkill unless you have a plywood floor that can rot. I prefer a floor that will drain water that is spilled.

Mites:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mites-chicken-pests-how-to-protect-your-chickens-from-mites

 

[TERRY4]

I would not want to use deck boards, outside or inside, for a coop. Over time, crap WILL pack down in the gaps between the boards. Not only would it stink, it would also provide a great place for mites to hang out. You would have to get a pressure washer to clean it. And we are not even talking about stinking mess #2 that will take place under the deck boards in that gravel area. 
Have you ever laid ceramic tile? I have(Bathroom), and with the prep and work involved to properly lay the tile and not have it come loose later on, there is no way, I would want to do that with a chicken coop. You want the best floor protector available? Go to Lowes and get a bucket of Blackjack#57, rubberized roof coat, and slather a heavy coat on to your coop's floor, and forget about it. 
You do not need to add any insulation to the coop, chickens already come perfectly insulated. If you go with insulation, you will have to have interior walls. When you have interior walls in a coop, you have provided a great hidden place for mice, bugs, or who knows what else, to set up housekeeping of their own. 
Sure, you can put the nestboxes at 12". Just make sure your roosts are higher, otherwise, you'll have crap filled nestboxes.
Jack

I just checked the price on that blackjack stuff. Wow! I don't think we're going to go pay one hundred and something just to do the floor. We already put alot into this.

 

[Kilsharion]

I just checked the price on that blackjack stuff. Wow! I don't think we're going to go pay one hundred and something just to do the floor. We already put alot into this.

Um....I paid like $75 and have enough to do 50 coops the size of my current "hotel" (8'x8'). I can't imagine it would cost $100 for the smaller gallon size - which are available.

 

[AdirondackChick]

That's what I'm using, Jack - the white one:




It hardens just fine. That was on the latest coop we built. We use it in all of them and love the results.

What type are you using that is white? I would like to keep everything as white as possible in the coop.

Thanks!