Floors?

[jhudson]

I have access to a large sheet of formica. Counter top stuff. Would this work over plywood for a loft floor. Seems like it would clean up easy.

[psychopigeon]

jhudson,

I dont' think you'd want to go with the Formica, it may be easy to clean, but is way too smooth, even if you put down some type of wood chips on top of it, every time you step on it you'll end up sliding around.

[warriec]

In a rabbit book it was mentioned how you can water proof wood or ply wood so that the rabbits dirt dont interfere with the wood work. if it works for rabist it should work for pigeons better.

Use ply wood and apply 3 to 6 thick layers of vanish. This makes a water proof coating and prevents bacteria etc from residing. before applying vanish apply wood preservatives.

[SmithFamilyLoft]

Originally Posted by learning

Nope, it's all wood as far as I know. At least it sure looks and feels like wood. The only way I can describe it is as a very thin, very smooth plywood. I would say maybe an eighth of an inch thick. I wish I could find a picture of the stuff to show you. I guess I will just have to take a camera to Home Depot next time and take some pictures. Sorry I can't explain it better.

Dan

You see Dan, ....even if the answer is right in front of them....they will go in the direction of something else...A winning loft may be within 20 miles or so...but that may be beyond grand pa's knowledge....

[learning]

Now, now Warren, we must remain civil here!

Dan

[SmithFamilyLoft]

Originally Posted by learning

Now, now Warren, we must remain civil here!

Dan

I really was confused.. here I thought they were talking about an old girlfriend named Lou Ann...well...that is how we pronounced it..
Sorry I intruded....

[learning]

That's funny, I think I had the same girlfriend! I think she is now named Luis and has spent a lot of money on plastic surgery!!

I sorry, got a little off track there. Gotta keep this a family post!

Dan

[jimboy61]

What about epoxy paint, painting the floor with Alkyd paint?

[Lovebirds]

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...000&lpage=none


This is what we put on our floors.

[eric98223]

the guys in this area use expanded metal grating on a plywood frame as a top floor and marine grade glassed wood (like the sides of a u haul) under the floor joists. that way poop falls through and then they lift the metal and scrape between the rafters with a flat blade shovel.

[LHoss]

I went with 3/4 and covered with 1/4 Luan and on top of that mixed up marine grade epoxy and layed down a 1/8" thick coating. Works pissa