stain/paint for plywood coop question

[Renee]

To reiterate: for exteriors, prime first! Oh, the agony of watching my dad sand out his French windows this year after painting only two years ago--- in Southern California, where it doesn't even rain! He didn't prime first.
It's expensive, but it is SO worth it. You can get the primer tinted the same color as your Cabot's exterior stain for no cost, so one coat primer, one coat Cabot's, no see-through.

 

[DaKid]

out side yes I would treat with some type and color of stain or paint inwhich may have to be done every yr or two


inside walls well for me I use a one piece 4x8 sheets of Mollight (which looks like a tile or some are solid panel wood back side /vinel on the front side , easy to wash and wipe down clean with bleach and water

my floors are lay with a one piece vinel flooring with a drain in the center of the floor , which maks it easy to total wash down after clean the shaving and poop out


simple and easy
a clean coop is a healthy chicken or turkey



Al.

 

[White Elk]

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I love the whitewash idea!

What are the proportions?

I'm very interested in this as well. I searched around a little and found many recipes for different effect and purpose. With extra additives ranging from rice to pigs blood, portland cement to milk etc. Whitewash is germicidal and it resists mildew well since it allows the wood to breath. Plus it doesn't contain any of those harmful VOCs that commercial paints do.


Respect the caustic nature of Hydrated Lime and use a dusk mask and wear rubber gloves when making your whitewash.


Here is the most basic recipe I found... (copied from Fias Co Farm http://fiascofarm.com/recipes/whitewash.html)

Mix in a large bucket, a five gallon paint bucket is ideal:

3 large coffee cans of hydrated lime (about 12 cups)
1 pound or 1 small coffee can of salt (about 4 cups)
2 gallons of water

When you mix this together, mix a little lime/salt, then a little water, then a little lime, etc. It you just dump it all together it's like stirring boat anchor. You should let the mixture sit over night, but we usually just use it right away and have had no problems.
The white wash should be fairly watery, remember it's a wash, not a paint. Give it a stir once and a while as you use it.

To use the white wash, just get a big brush and slop it on. Don't worry about getting it on your clothes, it washes out very easily. It may seem like it's not covering very well as you paint it on, especially on new pine 2x4s, but it will whiten up considerably when it's completely dry, be patient.

In no time at all, you'll have a brighter and fresher environment for you and your goats.