Paint for Coop Interior?

[Marianne25]

Hi all, I noticed that some people painted the inside of their coop with special paint that would make it easier to clean out (hose down when necessary) Can you please recommend what type to use (which is safe for birds, etc)...Thank you for your suggestions. I will be "remodeling" a great large dog house that I found on Craigslist and this will be my fall project, getting ready for my first chicks in the spring. Thanks again. This site is an invaluable resource.

 

[MeepBeep]

I would prime with Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3, and top coat with a good quality white elastomeric roofing paint...

Usually the number of warranty years is a good indication of the quality of the elastomeric paint...

 

[henless]

I use the red barn paint you get at Walmart. It's in expensive, pre mixed and looks good. Besides, it really doesn't matter what color the inside is, with all the dust everything has a "brown" hue to it. When I cleaned out my coop last spring, I put on a mask, glasses and got the leaf blower after all the dust.

Since my coop redo, I've opened it all up and I have much less dust this year. Not as many places for it to cling too, just the hardware cloth.

 

[Marianne25]

Thanks for the replies. I wasn't so much concerned about color as durability, "cleanability," and of course choosing a paint that is safe for the chickens if they were to peck at it. Thank you again.

 

[MeepBeep]

And when I suggested the white elastomeric roofing paint, it wasn't necessary a color suggestion it's just the color most elastomeric roofing paints are...

The elastomeric roofing paint is designed to be water proof and is also 'rubbery' so it flexes and won't flake off, both good qualities inside a coop...

 

[jillscoop]

Thanks for the replies. I wasn't so much concerned about color as durability, "cleanability," and of course choosing a paint that is safe for the chickens if they were to peck at it. Thank you again.

You're looking for "Farm & Barn Paint". It is safe for animals and non toxic. You can find it at lowes, homedepot, ace, tractor supply,etc. Different companies make it. Just make sure it says farm and barn on it. It will also clearly state non-toxic to animals. It usually only comes in Clear, Red or White. You can mix them for pink.

Happy Painting

 

[Marianne25]

Thanks again for the great info! I like the idea of the roofing paint's properties. I appreciate you all sharing your knowledge!

 

[aart]

I wouldn't recommend 'hosing' down the inside of a coop, you want it to stay dry as a bone in there.
Any introduction of moisture just encourages growth of stuff you don't want growing, molds, mildews, etc.....
........and moisture usually equals stink when it comes to chickens.

 

[SemperChicken]

From the information I gathered when I painted my interior, I put a base of Kilz then painted a high-class white over it. I have wanted/needed to caulk up any edges, but it looks nice on the inside... Well, it is due for a cleaning lol.