Growing our flock: New bigger coop? Remodel existing coop? Add second coop?

[NanaK]

That is BlackJack 57, it is a roofing product that is often touted on this forum.

My experience with it - excellent after 5+ years.

I love this stuff! I did 2 coats on the coop floor and up side walls a few inches. It is now about 12 years old and still looks good.
I would definately use it again.

Sounds messy

Not really any more messy than paint. I used an mixer attached to a cordless drill to stir it well. Put it on with a fluffy paint roller. Let dry overnight and did the 2nd coat the next morning. Very little odor, too.

 

[Ted Brown]

Most paint is latex and if one hustles can be removed with water. BJ57 is a petroleum based product and cannot reasonably be removed.

Old clothes recommended.

 

[NanaK]

Most paint is latex and if one hustles can be removed with water. BJ57 is a petroleum based product and cannot reasonably be removed.

Old clothes recommended.

Definately old clothes.

It would take thinner to clean up brushes or rollers with BJ57. I was saying it will go on like paint, more like oil based paints.

After the 1st coat, I wrapped the roller in plastic. It kept it from drying out so I could use it again the next day.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Definately old clothes.

It would take thinner to clean up brushes or rollers with BJ57. I was saying it will go on like paint, more like oil based paints.

After the 1st coat, I wrapped the roller in plastic. It kept it from drying out so I could use it again the next day.

x2 on that, I used wide brushes but wrapped them all in plastic so they could still be used on the 2nd coat.

I pretty much keep a bin of old clothing for any big projects in the chicken area. Easier to toss than trying to clean off a thick layer of "stuff" of any sort.

 

[Rebechenson75]

Did you do any priming first, or just apply multiple layers?

Is the lime the stuff you would scatter in the barn to help with odor?

 

[Ted Brown]

Is the lime the stuff you would scatter in the barn to help with odor?

There are different kinds of lime, what you want is hydrated lime. Yes to help with odour.

 

[Rebechenson75]

There are different kinds of lime, what you want is hydrated lime. Yes to help with odour.

What is the recipe for white wash?

 

[Ted Brown]

"To make a simple whitewash, mix 1 gallon of warm water with 2 cups of table salt until dissolved, then add 7 cups of hydrated lime. Stir thoroughly and apply it to your desired surface; it will dry to a white finish."

This is what I did. Other recipes on line.