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

[IamRainey]

Very sweet coop!

I never painted my inside. Why expose the birds to anything unnecessary?

 

[Eggcessive]

My coop is a small old horse barn and not painted. But it would lighten the inside considerably to paint it white or off white, plus I think if it was satin or a semigloss paint, the walls might be more able to keep clean or clean with a broom.

 

[aart]

My coop is a small old horse barn and not painted. But it would lighten the inside considerably to paint it white or off white, plus I think if it was satin or a semigloss paint, the walls might be more able to keep clean or clean with a broom.

If one must paint coop interior....definitely go with a glossy surface.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Nice!
I'd use your paint budget on the outside...leave the interior bare wood.

Thanks! We already have paint for the outside leftover from our house... So I have money for the inside.

I agree with @aart paint the outside, leave the inside bare.

I understand that you have money for the inside, but that could be saved for something else

*edit because I'm getting senile! Thanks aart

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Very sweet coop!

I never painted my inside. Why expose the birds to anything unnecessary?

Thanks!

My coop is a small old horse barn and not painted. But it would lighten the inside considerably to paint it white or off white, plus I think if it was satin or a semigloss paint, the walls might be more able to keep clean or clean with a broom.

Good idea!

If one must paint coop interior....definitely go with a glossy surface.

Thanks!

I agree with @aart paint the inside, leave the inside bare.

I understand that you have money for the inside, but that could be saved for something else

ok. I have alot to think about!

 

[Alaskan]

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.

 

[3 Chicks]

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.

 

[Conan]

thanks! This is it so far..View attachment 1719103 View attachment 1719104 View attachment 1719105 View attachment 1719106View attachment 1719109 View attachment 1719108 sorry for all the junk inside... My Dad works in California, so we had to make sure the wood and tools didn't get ruined while he was there!

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!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

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.

 

[blackdog043]

I wouldn't bother painting. My walls are as clean as when I built my coop 3 years ago, except for the dust that collects on it. I do brush them off once in a while. If the walls were white, it would show the dust better than natural wood.

I would however recommend putting Black Jack 57 on the floor and about 12 inches up the wall. This will protect your floor.