Paint for coop

[W_Tx_Geo_Chick]

I would like to completely paint the inside of my coop and lay a solid sheet of linoleum down. What kind of paint should I use?

 

[DobieLover]

I would like to completely paint the inside of my coop and lay a solid sheet of linoleum down. What kind of paint should I use?

Exterior grade satin or gloss latex. Prime first.

 

[ColoradoPip]

Linoleum is the absolute worst flooring material to work with and anything even semi sharp, like a rock stuck in the bottom of a show, will slice it. Plus the glue/adhesive is expensive, messy to work with. You will save time and money with other options. I've even accidentally put my finger right through some of the cheaper stuff.

I highly recommend anything else!!

 

[mowin]

I put linoleum I'm my coop. It's only been a yr, but I like it. Cleans up so easy. I didn't glue mine. I built the floor, rolled out the linoleum, then built the walls on top on it.

 

[Friendly_Lurker]

Where are your hens going to be while you're doing this? It'll need to dry before they can go back in, unless you're only painting the outside. I wouldn't want my hens breathing paint fumes. What color are you thinking?

 

[ColoradoPip]

I put linoleum I'm my coop. It's only been a yr, but I like it. Cleans up so easy. I didn't glue mine. I built the floor, rolled out the linoleum, then built the walls on top on it.

That is an interesting way to do it and much faster than glue!

I still hate the stuff and think it's the worst, for floors. For poop boards, walls, or other things, different story.

 

[W_Tx_Geo_Chick]

Linoleum is the absolute worst flooring material to work with and anything even semi sharp, like a rock stuck in the bottom of a show, will slice it. Plus the glue/adhesive is expensive, messy to work with. You will save time and money with other options. I've even accidentally put my finger right through some of the cheaper stuff.

I highly recommend anything else!!

what would you recommend for the floor that is durable and easy to clean?

 

[W_Tx_Geo_Chick]

Where are your hens going to be while you're doing this? It'll need to dry before they can go back in, unless you're only painting the outside. I wouldn't want my hens breathing paint fumes. What color are you thinking?

My chicks are still in the brooder for a few more weeks. It will have plenty of time to air out before they go in there! I was thinking, white, or a very pale blue, even a pale sage green.

 

[Folly's place]

You could also stain or whitewash the walls, although paint would be nice. Definitely do it before the birds move in and mess the walls up!
Best to use a low VOC product if you can.
My coop has an old concrete floor, with rubber stall mats, and then shavings. No experience with a wood floor here.
Mary

 

[aart]

Linoleum is the absolute worst flooring material to work with..... I've even accidentally put my finger right through some of the cheaper stuff.

I put linoleum I'm my coop. It's only been a yr, but I like it. Cleans up so easy. I didn't glue mine. I built the floor, rolled out the linoleum, then built the walls on top on it.

Likely talking about vinyl, not linoleum (sorry pet peeve).

I used it in my coop, but got a good heavy duty foamed backed version.
If corner broke when I bent it, it got rejected.
Used it on my poop boards too.
Didn't glue it anywhere, and it's laid over HC.
Has held up well for 6 years.
Just tacked it up where it goes up walls.