01Jamie01 Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 Hi, I was planning on painting the inside of my pens (for the fancy pigeons) white to make it easier to clean and to make it lighter in there. I was told to go for a water based white non toxic emulsion. Is this ok? Can anyone recommend anything? Thanks, Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest challengerlofts Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 before i paint my nest boxes, i have met a salesman from B & Q. He's Pigeon Fancier as well 30 yrs ago. I've ask an advise if it's okay to paint and he recomended the silk paint. As long as got enough dry before to use it, it's nothing to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzal Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I would not use a waterbase paint,it may dry quicker but as mentioned looks horrible when stained up, I would say if u were going to paint [use a oil based paint,] with plenty of time for drying, + can be wiped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIFER Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 MASONARY paint is best for inside or out, no smell and dries quickly, also fills in any cracks etc, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I was always told never to use white inside the loft as it was to bright but if you wanted to paint the inside use a pastel colour as it creates a calmer atmosphere for the birds. Always use oil based paint so it can be washed/wiped clean when needed. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chrisss Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 i was told never to paint the inside as the paint flaked off and the birds could eat it :o :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spin cycle Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 (dizzy) looks like i've got it wrong again...just painted 3 boxes out with 'pet/plantsafe' water based timber pres. in 'twilight blue'(constipated) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjc Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 (dizzy) looks like i've got it wrong again...just painted 3 boxes out with 'pet/plantsafe' water based timber pres. in 'twilight blue'(constipated) haha, birds prefer a darker nest box, why do you think they are always keen to nest under the boxes etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spin cycle Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 haha, birds prefer a darker nest box, why do you think they are always keen to nest under the boxes etc? yep sounds about right. sometimes i wonder how i manage to get a pigeon home at all (never mind win the odd race)....'slipped rings' last week..'twilight bue' the next. i bought the 'blue' to do the shed i wait for the birds on raceday thinking it would be fairly light, but its actually the shade as our 'distance fanatic'. looking in my 'horseman book' there is picture of pigeons in white boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Jamie01 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 I have painted the loft! Reason being was, I used to house my hawk in there (I no longer have him so don't panic!) and on a weekly basis, I used to go in there with a jet wash and spray it all down. The untreated wood had a plastic coating on so it was easy for me to wipe down but the water seemed to be getting under it, not being able to escape and hence creating mould on it. I stipped it all down to the wood, put a white undercoat on yesterday and have just put the top coat on today. I used a gloss white as recommended by some "paint specialist" at B&Q and I must admit, it is nice and shiny and smooth so I hope it will be easy to wipe down. It's nice a bright and airy in there now - just hope the pigeons don't mind it! Next year, when I put the breeding boxes in there, I will paint them a dark colour anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy white Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 (dizzy) looks like i've got it wrong again...just painted 3 boxes out with 'pet/plantsafe' water based timber pres. in 'twilight blue'(constipated) this is supposed to have a certain calming effect, rather than bright white,,, the canary men have their breeding/show cages this colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDROCKET Posted February 17, 2009 Report Share Posted February 17, 2009 heard it all now if you want to make the inside of the loft look pretty paint it with what you can get for free like what i done 2year ago 3 tins different colours mixed them turned out pink painted a full section of nest boxes old man and bro wer'nt to happy. thought it would fade by now but still like new and looks a treat . lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Jamie01 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2009 Just watched a DVD (thanks Thunderboult - it taught me a lot!) and went to see a local man who keeps fancy pigeons. Both fanciers had very nice set ups and all the avairies/cages were painted white and they have never had a problem. Also, I have finally convinced Dad and he installed a light into my little loft today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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