Alternatives for Blackjack #57 for coop floor coating (for deep litter)?

[CanadaEh]

While Blackjack #57 ("premium rubberized coating for waterproofing roofs & foundations") is being tried and true on this forum, I absolutely unable to get it in my province (we don't even have Lowes here and they won't ship).

Would Black Knight "18.9L All Season Rubberized Roof Repair" from HD (https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.189l-all-season-rubberized-roof-repair.1000164501.html) do the same job? Did anyone try any other coating than Blackjack successfully?

Or this "Liquid Rubber Foundation Sealant/Basement Coating - 5 Gallon - Black - Environmentally Friendly - Water Based" https://www.amazon.ca/Liquid-Rubber-Foundation-Sealant-Basement/dp/B071X7TYYM/ ?

 

[Backyard Bruce]

I'm going with linoleum, It's quick easy and effective.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I wish they listed the "ingredients" for comparison. The Black Knight one does not seem to be a similar product - it looks to be for use on metal and concrete instead of wood (assuming your floor is wood).

The Liquid Rubber one sounds like a possible alternative - no VOCs, says it can be used on wood, metal, concrete, plus it has similar application instructions to Black Jack #57 does. The reviews make me think this could work.

 

[PetesChicks]

I’d say go with the liquid rubber from amazon. It looks closer to Blackjack 57. The other looks like it would be too thick, I actually think it’s what I used when I had a leaky roof. That was a pain to work with, and easier to spread with a putty knife than a brush.

 

[CanadaEh]

I’d say go with the liquid rubber from amazon. It looks closer to Blackjack 57. The other looks like it would be too thick, I actually think it’s what I used when I had a leaky roof. That was a pain to work with, and easier to spread with a putty knife than a brush.

does it matter that it does not say "rubberized" anywhere? ("Liquid Rubber" is a brand name, not the property of the product), also it is for foundations (i.e. vertical walls with less sun exposure or foot traffic) - less durable?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Well sun exposure shouldn't be in a problem inside most coops, even if you have windows, as the floor will have bedding over it.

I don't know if the inclusion of rubber is essential or not. And unless someone else has tried the exact product and can respond, I don't know if it's equally durable.

 

[cholland]

Something like Blackjack is probably the ultimate floor covering. However I have used porch paint with good results. I used it on a wood utility trailer and picnic table that both sit outside with no issues after a couple of years.

I've put 2-3 coats on both my coop floors and had no problems. I do kind of a deep litter system with pine shavings and only change it out 2-3 times a year. It stays really dry, even dusty. As long as the bedding is staying dry , I think just about any decent exterior paint should protect the floor for years.