Repaint An Old Ceramic Bird Bath
Clean the bird bath with a mixture of mild dish detergent and warm water.
Repaint an old ceramic bird bath. Apply an oil based outdoor paint which sticks more effectively to concrete to the bath with a paintbrush as evenly as you can and allow the paint to dry for 24 hours. If you do it the way i do you won t have to worry about poisoning your birds that come to pay the bird bath a visit. Step 1 tip the bird bath slightly and pour out any water that is in the top of it. Now your little winged friends can bath in style nestled atop a handsome and decorative pedestal.
Quick set concrete to secure tiles or ceramic. Hammer to break up tile or ceramic plates. See more ideas about bird bath bird pottery. Properly filled a bird bath should have a depth no greater than 1 to 2 inches of water so birds can easily drink and bathe.
I used some left over white ultra hard enamel appliance epoxy from rust oleum since it is moisture resistant. Instead simply repaint your bird bath with a fresh coat of paint to restore its beauty. Nasty bird bath that needs some tlc. And for your yard we give you a bird bath pedestal.
Non toxic spray paint for stone birdbath. I have painted many bird bathes over the years and never had any problems with paint blistering or bubbling. Refill your freshly cleaned bird bath with cool clear water for the birds to enjoy. Dampen a plastic scrub brush with the mixture and clean the entire surface including inside the bowl.
That is why bird baths exist. If your basin is too deep consider adding large flat stones to give birds a shallower area to use. Find bird bath pedestal. 5 years later.
Our beautifully detailed stoneware birdbaths are perfect for the garden landscape patios and decks. Old plates or tiles for inset for this project i used 6 8 small plates. Their feathers carry diseases but they still prefer to remain clean. Feb 5 2019 explore pam summers s board bird bath followed by 941 people on pinterest.
Paint old bird baths to restore their appearance. Birds love to bath. Painting concrete birdbath is no different than painting any other type of concrete ornament.