Rhino line coop floor

[CDennis]

That is a very amazing idea. I have linoleum and after a year its already pulling up and getting destroyed and although cheaper than rhino lining it still cost me 80 bucks and I'll have to replace it again this year I am afraid. 80 x not many years =smart investment.

 

[perchie.girl]

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Or if your not proud a bit of dumpster diving can come up with all sorts of treasures...

 

[perchie.girl]

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Gawd that would be wonderful wouldnt it? The Rhino Liner or similar product is something that is sprayed on with a very specific piece of equipment. Probably several different parts mixed in a distribution head in order to get an even application. If you built your coop portable you could haul it on a flatbed or trailer to a Rhino liner applicator company. I have even heard that a wall with Rhino material covering it will withstand an amazing blast force .... But I digress.

With the price of application and logicstics of moving the coop there you could probably actually purchase the materials to build your coop. Lining the floor with inexpensive linoleum is an excellent choice. And you shouldnt glue it down just screw it down with furring strips. You could even take it further and run the linoleum up the walls leaving an arch at the bottom so you could hose out the interior of the coop. Dont leave open spaces behind the wall covering fill with blocking. You can seal any seams with linoleum sealer and make a reasonably waterproof "container". (Think Shower stall) Put a coverable drain in the middle and viola. Strip out the bedding and unsstopper the drain and wash out.

happy building....

I was looking at the 25 dollars can of herculiner that they carry at walmart that you apply yourself with a roller. I have used it on truck bed just wondering if it worked on plywood.

Oooh I had no idea.... you might look this stuff up on the internet so see what kinds of surface preparations it needs. But I got the impression that Rhino Liner could be applied to anything. I bet all you would need is a specific primer something that makes good adhesion between the wood and the Herculiner.
keep us posted....

 

[perchie.girl]

Ok I found the PDF instructions for the application of the Herculiner.

This is Polyeurethane. With rubber included in it. This could be very smelly. Make sure When you are done to let it completely cure before considering putting chickens in there. Polyeurethane is good stuff and very stable but it has to finish curing . You dont want any outgassing that could endanger your birds. And I betcha it does not need a primer. The instructions also mention Xylene (Xylol) to be used as a thinner and the ONLY thing to use as a thinner.

http://www.northerntool.com/downloads/manuals/330410.pdf

Here is the chemical disussion on Xylene (Xylol)
http://www.xylol.com/

They also talk about MEK being used but MEK is no longer allowed in California. Back Aeons ago I used to work with all this stuff building some of the very first Projection TVs .... back in the 80s Yeh before cell phones and VCRS still had a choice between VHS and BETA. IM OLLLLDDD

I used Polyeurethane spar varnish when I rebuilt my first Two Wheeled Cart and it was dang good stuff. The Single tree after being coated lived its life without being covered from the elements. I had it for more than eight years without discoloration or breakdown in wear areas. And its a very important part of hitching a horse to a vehicle believe me.

OH GAWD.... youve used this stuff before Slapping forehead

I should have read further and in more detail. Sheesh. Well the above info would be helpful to others who want to use it.

keep us posted