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I see a lot of people recommend the bj57 floor coating and some against it bc it is petroleum based. Looking around I saw other options that no one seems speak about or at least I can’t find ( if I missed the thread I apologize).
These products are water based and the ones all Claim To be eco Friendly.

Anyone use these products or decide against them?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lanco-5...ith-Eco-Friendly-Technology-RC994-2/202081838

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ames-5-...crylic-Reflective-Roof-Coating-MSS5/311174186

This one’s says is for pooling water locations

Elasto-Barrier Liquid Rubber 1 Gallon https://www.lowes.com/pd/Ames-Resea...sto-Barrier-Liquid-Rubber-1-Gallon/5001133465

Blue Max White Semi-gloss Solid Acrylic Mildew Resistant Mold Resistant Waterproofer (1-Gallon) https://www.lowes.com/pd/Ames-Resea...n-Liquid-Rubber-Waterproofer-White/5001146149

I am building a new coop. Plan is plywood floor built off the ground.
 
MolonLabe471 said:
I see a lot of people recommend the bj57 floor coating and some against it bc it is petroleum based. Looking around I saw other options that no one seems speak about or at least I can’t find ( if I missed the thread I apologize).
These products are water based and the ones all Claim To be eco Friendly.

Anyone use these products or decide against them?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Lanco-5...ith-Eco-Friendly-Technology-RC994-2/202081838

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ames-5-...crylic-Reflective-Roof-Coating-MSS5/311174186

This one’s says is for pooling water locations

Elasto-Barrier Liquid Rubber 1 Gallon https://www.lowes.com/pd/Ames-Resea...sto-Barrier-Liquid-Rubber-1-Gallon/5001133465

Blue Max White Semi-gloss Solid Acrylic Mildew Resistant Mold Resistant Waterproofer (1-Gallon) https://www.lowes.com/pd/Ames-Resea...n-Liquid-Rubber-Waterproofer-White/5001146149

I am building a new coop. Plan is plywood floor built off the ground.
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Hey there Molon! I am in the same boat current as you and wanted to see if you made a decision on your flooring? I am in the waterproofing industry and know the dangers all of their material data sheets say. I have been going around and around trying to make the best decision for my girls and i think i have come to the conclusion that nothing is 100% safe and all we can do is the best we can.

With that being said, i bought a gallon of the Flex Seal last night from Lowes ( https://www.lowes.com/pd/Flex-Seal-...fl-oz-White-Dip-Rubberized-Coating/1000097850 ) and will be going with that for my OSB floor board coop and then aspen shavings over the top. It will be non-slip, easy to clean and will seal all of the cracks from bugs and drafts. It is advertised as non-toxic and safe for plants and animals. However, it does say on the side that it has Toluene in it which is linked to birth defects and other side effects.

Everything except straight plywood on this side will have similar side effects so at the end of the day a decision has to be made and this is the one i am going with.

I wish you the best in your decision as well
 
I tried putting some liquid rubber in new coop and it smells. It's been a couple days and it's still tacky and smelly. Granted, there isn't a whole lot of air flow (it's a room inside an old grainery that we are converting into a coop), but I thought a few days would do it. It did just rain yesterday so now it's humid as well. I'm going to put a fan in there and see if I can get the smell to go away and get rid of the tackiness. Otherwise, I don't feel comfortable putting my chicks in there, even with shavings on top.

Anywho had this issue and how did you resolve it?
 
Kaedrian said:
I tried putting some liquid rubber in new coop and it smells. It's been a couple days and it's still tacky and smelly.

Anywho had this issue and how did you resolve it?
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If by "liquid rubber" you mean you used BJ 57 (not something similar, that exact product), did you follow the instructions on the technical data sheet? Otherwise it'd help if you posted a link or the exact name of the product you used.
 
rosemarythyme said:
If by "liquid rubber" you mean you used BJ 57 (not something similar, that exact product), did you follow the instructions on the technical data sheet? Otherwise it'd help if you posted a link or the exact name of the product you used.
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I did not use the popular liquid rubber you speak of. I figure any similar liquid rubber would be okay. I guess I was wrong? If you're curious, this is what I picked up from Menards.

https://www.menards.com/main/buildi...terproofer/1536011/p-1444444998238-c-9532.htm

Now I'm wondering what to do. I managed to pull off a piece from the tackiest part by accident so I'm thinking about pulling it all up and putting in some vinyl, but that might become more of a headache than it's worth. I'm afraid if I don't pull up all the rubber, the smell will still permeate even if I put vinyl on top of it. Wished I had never tried rubber.
 
Kaedrian said:
I did not use the popular liquid rubber you speak of. I figure any similar liquid rubber would be okay. I guess I was wrong? If you're curious, this is what I picked up from Menards.

https://www.menards.com/main/buildi...terproofer/1536011/p-1444444998238-c-9532.htm

Now I'm wondering what to do. I managed to pull off a piece from the tackiest part by accident so I'm thinking about pulling it all up and putting in some vinyl, but that might become more of a headache than it's worth. I'm afraid if I don't pull up all the rubber, the smell will still permeate even if I put vinyl on top of it. Wished I had never tried rubber.
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Your issue is you used something that is for concrete foundations and those get backfilled with dirt. See if you can find some vinyl plank flooring really cheap at the big box stores. It snaps in place and is floating. You can try a silicone the edges. That should get rid of most of the foundation coating smell.
 

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