I want to paint a birdhouse for outdoor use, what would be the best type of paint to use?

a tough exterior paint like, sears weather beater.I want to paint a birdhouse for outdoor use, what would be the best type of paint to use?
exterior paint...*I want to paint a birdhouse for outdoor use, what would be the best type of paint to use?
if the birdhouse is made out of wood, treat the wood first with and wood protector then paint with a wood paint for out door use. you can buy this stuff at any home improvement store, Lowe's, Home Depot, etc.


good luck!
It is really not what kind of paint you use its how you seal it.I have made birdhouses with craft acrylic paint since it comes in so many colors but I always seal my project with krylon craft sealers. You can find it at most craft stores or hardware stores.
Raw wood will deteriorate over time. Rain, sleet, ice, heat and wind will age the wood. Paint and varnish will protect the wood and keep it from rotting, cracking and splitting.





# If you use paint or varnish to preserve the wood, be sure it is not lead-based paint. Lead is very toxic to both humans and animals. Birds may peck at the painted wood and ingest some of the paint so it is important to use a safe paint. Generally, latex paints are fine.





# You can use a natural oil on the outside of the house.


Use one that is food safe, such as linseed oil, not petroleum-based oil, for maximum safety.





# Use paint or linseed oil only on the outside of the house. Baby birds will peck and eat small bits of paint or wood on the inside of the house as they grow larger and larger. The inside of the house should be left as natural wood only.





# As for color of paint, consider where parent birds build their nests in the wild. The nests are well hidden to keep predators away. Although a brightly painted birdhouse is fun to see and a delight to our human eyes, it will draw unwanted attention to itself, placing the baby birds in more potential danger. Use neutral colors, a soft green, tan, or brown, to paint the house. Bring bright flashy colors into your backyard and garden in the form of garden ornaments or stepping stones or flowers. Help keep your backyard bird families as safe as possible by helping the birdhouse blend into its surroundings.