roller heaven
18 posts
Nov 26, 2008
9:09 AM
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What is a good color to paint my loft.It is white now and would like to change the look?
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Square
607 posts
Nov 26, 2008
10:23 AM
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I kinda like to mirror the lofts to the house,, However that isnt the case for me now. Reguardless of what you paint the outside the inside is what matters. I dont know and havent checked Tony's stuff but they do sell paint specificlly for the interior of the loft. The main thing is to seal the porious surface of the wood, I used stain for the exterior of my lofts and Barn Yard red for the interior. I seem to always use this color and I dont even really like Red..LOL no disrepect, it more of a price thing. Good luck.
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Bill C
127 posts
Nov 26, 2008
10:52 AM
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You can use any color, but keep in mind that dark colors absorb more sun rays and stay hot in the sun. Most cages are in sunlight since birds like the sun rays but with out insulation a wall of a loft or kit box can get very hot inside.
I painted the outside with light colors for this reason and the trim a dark color. Inside or out you should use a good wood primer first to make the paint last longer. I painted the inside white with a primer then a gloss paint and it makes it easier to clean. Flat paints are harder to clean on the inside, since they do not have a smooth surface.
Most every professional paint store has discounted paints that were mis-tinted and are more than half price off. Sometimes you can get them for 3/4% off regular price. You can bargin with them because they will recyle the paint anyway. But the exception is you have to choose from the colors they already have.
Also a good exterior or interior paint will say 100% acrylic, that is the sign of quality in paint. Vynal + acrylic are low grade paints. Acrylic and latex are the same thing. Bill C a painter contractor.
Last Edited by on Nov 26, 2008 10:56 AM
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kopetsa
2327 posts
Nov 26, 2008
11:53 AM
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Stain from Benjamin Moores.. lol On the container, it says SIDING STAIN!) :)
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Andrew C.
Home of the Yellows
Last Edited by on Nov 26, 2008 11:54 AM
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kopetsa
2331 posts
Nov 26, 2008
12:10 PM
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Depends on how muchyou have to paint, because it can be like 40-60 dollars + per can.. Way more for the ones that look gooder.. lol
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Andrew C.
Home of the Yellows
Last Edited by on Nov 26, 2008 12:11 PM
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PROJECK
56 posts
Nov 26, 2008
12:17 PM
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I think.. checker color.. black and white or red squares.. (just my idea..) LOL..
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roller heaven
21 posts
Nov 26, 2008
12:18 PM
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Dont mater about price i enjoy the birds and the coop is a place that i call home for my rollers and do not like people to critisize the loft.If you do something do it right or dont do it at all.
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RodSD
69 posts
Nov 26, 2008
9:43 PM
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I matched my loft color with our house color. Basically paint it so it looks good so you don't irritates your neighbor.
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kopetsa
2343 posts
Nov 27, 2008
3:06 PM
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I wouldn't give a darn if it something that minor irritated my neighbors, they can suck it up! lol
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Andrew C.
Home of the Yellows
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TT
GOLD MEMBER
200 posts
Nov 27, 2008
3:31 PM
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Kop's aren't your neighbors like a mile away,LOL
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kopetsa
2347 posts
Nov 27, 2008
3:42 PM
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No! :D some are I guess. lol
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Andrew C.
Home of the Yellows
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RodSD
71 posts
Nov 27, 2008
4:57 PM
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Here in San Diego some houses are quite close. I live in suburban area and that neighbor's opinion can matter. There are houses here where people can complain to the housing authority (home association) and frankly can tell you even what color to paint your house or what to do with your front yard. I am, if you will, practicing diplomacy. If you live in a rural area, then probably it really doesn't matter. We used to live in a rural area and it was like freedom. Obviously, if I painted my loft with a nice color and the neighbor still complains, then the neighbor can suck it up!
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nicksiders
3188 posts
Nov 28, 2008
9:14 AM
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Andrew has a point and that is use stain when possible. It is easier to maintain and its protection is superior to paint
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Nick Siders
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kopetsa
2356 posts
Nov 28, 2008
9:17 AM
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Roll Heaven I'll work on that today.. But I have to say that you asked me.. lol because a lot of people get pissed off around here when they see my yellows! I'll put a variety in there.. :)
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Andrew C.
Home of the Yellows
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