paint yes or no?

[questions543]

I'm designing/building a coop and my mum wants it to look good, I would like to paint it and I'm wondering if i could use general outdoor paint from a place like the home depot.. if i shouldn't is there a paint that I should use? Thanks

 

[gapeach717]

i plan on using outdoor paint on the outside of the coop, I dont know if it is safe for them on the inside so that will stay raw wood. I LOVE some of the colors I have seen painted on some coops shown on here! I want it to look nice too

 

[Kaitie09]

I used outdoor paint on the inside, mainly because that is all I had. Definitely paint if before they move in, it is a lot harder to do once they are there and the whole place is dirty.

 

[chfite]

My coop is painted inside and out to protect the wood and facilitate cleaning. Modern paints are inert once cured. A good coat of paint means that I could turn the hose on the coop and not fret about water damage. Most of the wood was painted prior to assembly. It is all exterior paint for durability. I used a primer coat and two finish coats, the same as I would for a dwelling.

I have not noticed any evidence of the chickens pecking the paint off of the wood.

Chris

 

[mikecnorthwest]

Home Depot paint inside and out would be a good thing for your coop. Take the time to do it right and you'll be glad you did.