The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  paint/wood preserver          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing Author Message nickifletcher77 Joined: 15 Sep 2007 Posts: 43 Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 9:13 am    Post subject: paint/wood preserver im building a wooden chicken coop and cant decide if i shoud paint it or use that cuprinol type stuff i read somewhere that if you paint the inside with limewash or gloss paint it can help against red mite anyone tried this? Back to top crazypianolady Joined: 26 Mar 2008 Posts: 793 Location: Nottinghamshire Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:05 am    Post subject: I've not tried it, but if you can get gloss paint into all the nooks and crannies I would think it helps deter red mite by reducing their hiding places. Last edited by crazypianolady on Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:45 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:34 am    Post subject: It was member GTB who advocated the use of limewash. See here: http://forums.thepoultrykeeper.co.uk/viewtopic.php?p=176651&highlight=#176651 Back to top Autumn Joined: 27 Jun 2008 Posts: 494 Location: Suffolk Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:22 am    Post subject: We used gloss paint and it does seem to have done the trick...touch wood/fingers crossed!! Back to top mojo Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10986 Location: GLENAY north deux sevre FRANCE Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 11:26 am    Post subject: the secret of painting is to fill all the tiny cracks in the woodwork Back to top Henwife Joined: 31 Jan 2006 Posts: 3540 Location: Monmouthshire Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:12 pm    Post subject: Remember that wood expands and contracts. Back to top Pekinout Joined: 29 Apr 2008 Posts: 1219 Location: Cornwall Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:59 pm    Post subject: You should never paint the inside of a wooden building as it stops the wood breathing. Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 16285 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 1:54 am    Post subject: We used silicone sealant on all the joints, nooks & crannies which seemed to help a bit but we still got redmite in the parts we couldn't seal. Back to top nickifletcher77 Joined: 15 Sep 2007 Posts: 43 Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:43 am    Post subject: we decided we will use wood presever on outside but leave inside as hubby cleverly pointed out paint or sealer could crack leaving tiny gaps which are difficult to disinfect Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Feeding and Housing All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group