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Go to a paint store and get a concrete sealer. This is a paint that will seal the concrete so you can paint without all you paint being absorbed into the concrete. Then paint it on and let it dry. Next paint the color you have decided to paint the bird bath.

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It depends on what its made out of, if its plastic use enamel with a bonding agent, (found in automotive paint shops), then seal the paint with a spar sealer. If its cement, make sure its clean, no dust, use enamel and again a spar sealer.

Another option is to use a pool paint. The chlorinated rubber base will adhere directly to a plastic, while the water base will adhere to cement. Neither require additional priming or sealing.

Do not use an exterior house paint as the mildewcides in the paint could leach from the paint, contaminating the water.

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Yes, but as always, you should use eye protection and wear rubber gloves when using oil based paint.

Also, concrete bird baths tend to be heavy, so be careful when moving the parts when painting it.

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Yes, but you may see sudsing due to surfactant leaching if the coating isn't fully cured before it is used. Also, some exterior paints have a high amount of mildewcide and probably should be avoided.

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any color

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Water based paint

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