Painting the inside of the coop, is it a good idea?

[ButtonquailGirl14]

I had the inside of my "fancy" coop unpainted for years... but then finally painted it with leftover interior house paint.

I MUCH prefer it painted on the inside since it keeps poo etc. from soaking into the wood, and makes the walls much easier to scrub clean. (You want an easy to scrub paint, so glossy NOT matte)

If you don't have leftover house paint for the inside, you can often find "oops" cans of paint for very low cost at paint stores.

Thanks!!! This is pretty much my "She Shed" that I share with my best friends (Chickens)

I have the inside of my coop painted and really like it. I think it helps with smells and tiny critters being able to lodge in the coop. The chickens never peck at it so I can't see how it would be harmful.

Thanks!

You've got an awesome coop. Your birds will be happy regardless of whether or not you paint it. I wouldn't bother, but that's just me. I'm a stain gal myself so I'd use an oil based semi transparent on the outside and leave that inside nice and nekked. When you do have it all finished up, pics please!

Thank you! I sure will! I also have an awesome Dad!

If personal energy and funds are available I prefer painted for my location. Most raw wood seems to be kinda moldy or something nasty looking, in addition to the lightening effect mentioned, with is HUGE for me with giant trees making lots of shade in the rainy PNW. And the easier cleaning than raw wood.

I have both painted and not... all will eventually be painted... when I get to it!

I like exterior paint (usually only available in semi gloss I think) as I feel it's super durable in possible high wear locations. But High gloss interior should also be fine. But raw wood is also likely fine, just personal preference here. You got yourself a nice building there. Go all in and make it as cute as you want! I get joy daily from the creative functional touches added here and there.. like using a fake flower pot and flowers to dress up the oyster shell dish.

thanks!

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

If personal energy and funds are available I prefer painted for my location. Most raw wood seems to be kinda moldy or something nasty looking, in addition to the lightening effect mentioned, with is HUGE for me with giant trees making lots of shade in the rainy PNW. And the easier cleaning than raw wood.

I have both painted and not... all will eventually be painted... when I get to it!

I like exterior paint (usually only available in semi gloss I think) as I feel it's super durable in possible high wear locations. But High gloss interior should also be fine. But raw wood is also likely fine, just personal preference here. You got yourself a nice building there. Go all in and make it as cute as you want! I get joy daily from the creative functional touches added here and there.. like using a fake flower pot and flowers to dress up the oyster shell dish.

I am already buying and making chicken decor for the inside and out! The outside will be painted white with black trim!

 

[Merci BeauCoop]

Hey guys! I am really wanting to paint the inside of my coop... But my Dad is saying that I should ask you guys a few questions... Is it safe for chickens? What type of paint should I use? Will it last? Will my chickens eat it?... Thanks!

Hi! I realize this is an older post but I am now at the same point as you were and wanted to know how things turned out. I am planning to paint the inside of my new coop as well. Did you decide to paint it? What type of paint did you use that was safe for your chickens. My coop is almost finished and I'm anxious to get started before our 3 week old babies are ready for it.

 

[trudyg]

A good paint job may make dusting easier? I wish I had painted mine inside, but I don't think I would have painted all the rafters anyway, and that's what gets so dusty. Also, if you paint, be sure to get it into the cracks and joints. May help prevent mites from liking that spot.

 

[Merci BeauCoop]

A good paint job may make dusting easier? I wish I had painted mine inside, but I don't think I would have painted all the rafters anyway, and that's what gets so dusty. Also, if you paint, be sure to get it into the cracks and joints. May help prevent mites from liking that spot.

That's exactly what I was thinking! Thanks for your help!

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Hi! I realize this is an older post but I am now at the same point as you were and wanted to know how things turned out. I am planning to paint the inside of my new coop as well. Did you decide to paint it? What type of paint did you use that was safe for your chickens. My coop is almost finished and I'm anxious to get started before our 3 week old babies are ready for it.

I'm painting with a high grade, gloss, washable, interior, valspar, white paint.... What does your Coop look like?

 

[Alaskan]

A good paint job may make dusting easier? I wish I had painted mine inside, but I don't think I would have painted all the rafters anyway, and that's what gets so dusty. Also, if you paint, be sure to get it into the cracks and joints. May help prevent mites from liking that spot.

I did find dusting and cleaning much easier after painting.

The paint is slick, the plywood wasn't.

I han my coop unpainted for a few years before painting .

 

[lutherpug]

We used those 8x4 siding wood panels that need exterior paint on our coop. We primed everything with oil based Kilz and since we were already committed to doing it we just did both sides before we put it up. Obviously we only used the exterior paint on the outside facing side. I felt better about doing it to protect the wood and Kilz is pretty inexpensive.

 

[Merci BeauCoop]

I'm painting with a high grade, gloss, washable, interior, valspar, white paint.... What does your Coop look like?

 

[lutherpug]

Wow! Awesome job on the coop!