How do you paint a clay pot to make a safe birdbath ?
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Hello, You are going to want to find a paint with zero VOCs. VOC stands for “volatile organic compounds.”There is a paint company that manufactures zero VOC paint products.
The name of the company is ECOS Paints and they take great pride in manufacturing many different types of paints and paint products including paints, primers, varnishes and stains.
Be sure to choose an exterior grade and I'd suggest a couple coats and lots of time to dry and cure before filling it with water.
Swimming pool paint would be a good choice. It is made to be under water, exterior house paint will not stand up to that.
If you plan to use it as an actual birdbath, you want to make sure the bottom of the bowl still has some roughness to it. Also, many paints and sealants are toxic to birds so read and research which are safe for them. Generally, you'll avoid any oil or petroleum based paints. Rustoleum and Krylon spray paints and clear sealer sprays are supposed to be non-toxic after they dry.