Tiles or linoleum

[LesPoules245]

I have a bunch of old vinyl tiles, they where never used. But they require glue, and in GA weather get really hot. So I am scared that the glue and humidity will create something toxic to breath. But the coop is well aired out and have quite a good roof, there is a lot of airflow. They will be out during the day, so they will be there only at night. But until my tractor coop, the chicks (5 weeks old) might be relocated in the coop soon.

I also can get some cheap linoleum, but they seem to have some weird bumpy design I am afraid it might make it hard to clean with a shovel. Dos anyone have experience with that kinds bumpy design of linoleum? I was thinking to mop there once in a while, but bumps won't be a problem there.

Thanks

 

[Aunt Angus]

I have a bunch of old tiles, they where never used. But they require glue, and in GA weather get really hot. So I am scared that the glue and humidity will create something toxic to breath. But the coop is well aired out and have quite a good roof, there is a lot of airflow. They will be out during the day, so they will be there only at night. But until my tractor coop, the chicks (5 weeks old) might be relocated in the coop soon.

I also can get some cheap linoleum, but they seem to have some weird bumpy design I am afraid it might make it hard to clean with a shovel. Dos anyone have experience with that kinds bumpy design of linoleum? I was thinking to mop there once in a while, but bumps won't be a problem there.

Thanks

I would def go linoleum. Besides the glue issue, there will be cracks between those tiles. The tiles may start to curl (even with the adhesive) and create all kinds of problems. Linoleum is one big piece and can be replaced more easily if needed.

But that's just my opinion. I haven't used linoleum yet, so I don't know from experience. I've used plywood floors coated with waterproofing compound and the bottom of a vinyl shed. Both performed admirably and were easy to clean.

 

[Aunt Angus]

And I should add that I plan to use linoleum in my next coop, which will be a wooden shed conversion - so I sure hope I'm right about it!

 

[aart]

I used a single sheet of good vinyl flooring, been on floor and poop boards for 7 years.
Still in good shape, worth the extra money over buying 'cheap'.
Single sheet, so no cracks for spills to go thru or birds to peck at.
No need for glue, tho I did tack up the long ends to the wall
Pine shavings on floor, have never needed to 'mop'.
More pics here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-coop-page.65912/

 

[Aunt Angus]

#aartknowsbest

 

[aart]

#aartknowsbest

I know what works for me....that's all.

 

[LesPoules245]

I used a single sheet of good vinyl flooring, been on floor and poop boards for 7 years.
Still in good shape, worth the extra money over buying 'cheap'.
Single sheet, so no cracks for spills to go thru or birds to peck at.
No need for glue, tho I did tack up the long ends to the wall
Pine shavings on floor, have never needed to 'mop'.
More pics here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-coop-page.65912/
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Amazing work on your coop, I am sure the chickens and you enjoy it.

 

[David61]

I got a single sheet from Lowes. Close out priced @ $.56 a foot . Less than $14. Cleaning is scraping the spot with some fresh PDZ and the back of my little rake. Comes clean every time.

 

[RRM]

As others have mentioned, there are too many seams for potential problems with the vinyl tiles. We picked up a remnant roll of wood plank colored vinyl flooring at a local flooring store, cut it to fit our coop floor, then glued it down completely with vinyl adhesive before erecting the coop walls.
It’s all covered with about 2” of sand now, takes about three minutes each day to pick up the previous nights deposits with a kitty litter scoop.