How do I repaint a metal bird bath And yet be safe for the birds?

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I have a metal bird bath. the paint is completely gone on the bowl and it gets very hot when the sun is out. I would like to fix up the birdbath but I want it to be safe for the birds and cooler.

Michelle Leslie · Answer

An enamel paint should work but I would check the label to see if it's non-toxic. Different manufacturers use different chemicals

Chubby58 · Answer

You can paint your metal bird bath with any kind of spray paint for metal, then use a pot bottom or plastic bottom (the kind you put under houseplants to put in your bird bath. I have a large planter bottom that I put in my concrete bird bath. So much easier to clean and fill, and keeps my concrete from cracking in the winter. When it's really hot outside, I put ice cubes in my bird baths.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

https://www.doityourself.com/stry/restore-that-antique-bird-bath

Mogie · Answer

I've just coated my rusty bird bath with a primer called FerPrime rust converter from Fuze. The company told me it's resin based so non toxic and it was very simple to use. Dried to a nice matt dark grey finish in less than half and hour and doesn't need a top coat.

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Kathleen · Answer

Marine paint, for pools, has some lovely colors and is safe. Have you thought of moving the birdbath to a shady spot? If there is no shady spot, consider purchasing a sun loving small tree, or large potted plant to put near the bath. Birds will appreciate this and enjoy the shade as well as the branches for perching.

Bird boy · Answer

Don’t give tips on what you do etc. etc. - What paint for metal bird baths please - Thank you, and sorry for hijacking the post - l believe it was the original question !

Sophia Twarog · Answer

See above and link to article. Treat with a rust converter product like FenPrime. Then paint with enamel paint for kids toys.

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