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Anonymous
Anonymous asked in Home & GardenDo It Yourself (DIY) · 4 weeks ago

Is it safe to cover the bottom of a bird bath with Flex Seal spray rubber seal?

Is it safe for the birds to drink?

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  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    Birds have nostrils so they can smell stuff.  That seal will be offing odors for quite awhile into the water like gasoline. or ammonia. or some other chemical that is not natural.

  • 3 weeks ago

    They might not like the smell of it because it is probably petroleum based, and it might be too slippery.  

    I would suggest a water-based spray paint with a concrete texture to it if you need to seal it. Then wash it thoroughly. That gives a grip to the surface and does not smell.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    Supposedly but there have been reports that the birds will no longer use it.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    I would not.  Birds are very very sensitive and this may be toxic to them.

  • Anonymous
    4 weeks ago

    The rubber coatings are safe, but you will have to get the bird bath real clean. They are swimming pool paints.

  • 4 weeks ago

    I would think after it cures it would be okay. E-mail the company and ask them.

  • 4 weeks ago

    i would ask someone at a pet store about it

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