What's the best paint to use on a cement bird bath?
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Ana Bacallao
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hi, I'm in the process of refreshing my birdbath. I have cleaned it and wanted to give it a more "stone" look. I bought a textured spray paint but then realized it probably would not work on cement. I went to HD yesterday and a gentleman there told me I should not use spray paint but rather use a water base flat paint. Anyone has experience with this? Thanks in advance ce
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To be honest with you I would not recommend painting the bird bath. There are chemicals in the paint that will potentially harm the birds. From what I have researched the same goes with how the bird bath is washed.
Would you consider using Unicorn Spit? I love how this Hometalker's bid bath came out: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/garden/garage-sale-bird-bath-makeover-with-unicorn-spit-16861339
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I had a resin bird bath that I painted last spring & I also used the flat paint but I did not paint the inside of the bowl. I painted all of the outside & up to the edge of the bowl. Then I took colored stones ? glued them on the inside of the bowl with marine grade waterproof glue. Am attaching a pic. Think it turned out pretty good. Just wish I had taken a b4 pic ( I bought it for $10 at a flea market & it really looked horrible but I like a challenge !!)
Thanks Ana..the hardest part was the design !! Plus I didn't realize It would take so many stones. I started with a couple of bags from the Dollar store & wound up having to make 2 more trips b4 I finally finished !!The birds seem to love it tho & so do I !!
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Hi ana, hope this helps you out. Any exterior latex paint should be safe for birds. First, clean and prep the birdbath by removing all dirt and debris, then rinse with water. It's important that the concrete is completely dry before you prime and paint it.
I just like to scrub the inside of the birdbath at the begining of the season using just plain water and a nail brush. I supose you could use a resin at the bottom?
If it's just for the base they do make concrete paint that that can be tinted a color. Of course, it wouldn't be safe for the birds, but you said you only wanted to paint the base.
I would feel better about not painting the inside of the bowl. Just adorn the outside.
Hi Ana, hope this helps you out.
Any exterior latex paint should be safe for birds. First, clean and prep the birdbath by removing all dirt and debris, then rinse with water. It's important that the concrete is completely dry before you prime and paint it.