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House paint

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:41 pm
by rubyoro0
Is it hazardous to the birds for a cage to be painted with regular interior house paint?

Thanks,
Ruby

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:54 pm
by poohbear
No ...but it musn't be used until all the fumes have gone.Left to dry outside is best.
Paul.

Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:01 pm
by fairestfinches
Poohbear is right. From personal experience I would use high gloss paint since it cleans up the easiest.

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:11 am
by mickp
Paul is right ( ouch this hurts) again, make sure the fumes are all gone.
which type of paint to use depends upon what effect you want to achieve gloss/satin/flat(matt). I always use a flat black paint, I find this helps to highlight the colors of the birds when viewing them especially in an aviary.

Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:41 am
by birdgranna
Although I have never painted a cage, I used environmentally safe paint when we had our house painted las year. I have always been wary of painting a cage for fear of the birds chewing on the bars, but I doubt that finches will chew on the bars. More likely the big guys.It is easy to find lead free paint though now.