What kind of white paint?

[SmokeyTheBear]

hey. i forgot which kind of white paint i need to by to paint another grow box. i know if has to be a certain kind that doesn't contain a certain chemical because it will kill the plants if i am remembering correctly. i haven't painted in 2 years and totally forgot. can someone please enlighten me. thanks you much in advance.

 

[spadedNfaded]

Any standard latex paint will do the job for you. Just make sure to ventilate and make sure it's completely dry.
If you want maximum reflection go with satin white.

- SubN

 

[MagicChef]

I always use FLAT white...not bright, gloss, semi-gloss. Just FLAT WHITE. Correct me if Im wrong.

 

[rives]

These were recommended by someone who was a painting contractor, if I remember correctly. I don't remember who the poster was, but thanks!
Primer/Sealer - Coronado “Grip-n-Seal” mildew resistant primer
White paint - Benjamin Moore “Regal Matte Finish” Super White – has titanium beads for reflectivity

 

[driftersmokinjo]

i like cheep flat white latex. wash down and repaint as needed

 

[FoCo(No.Co)]

I always use FLAT white...not bright, gloss, semi-gloss. Just FLAT WHITE. Correct me if Im wrong.

You are correct, not gloss or satin, just flat white.

 

[rick shaw]

Use a low VOC (volatile organic compound) rated paint. Let it dry for twenty four hours before you put the girls in there. The most reflective white paint would be titanium white,which reflects 97.2% of all available light.

 

[Hammerhead]

I'm glad no one is using semi gloss. Always use Flat white.

 

[Purple Monster]

in the words of bob ross.

"Little squirrels 'n' rabbits, and if this was in Florida or Georgia somewhere down there, might be an alligator or two hid back here. "

Flat white is fine.

 

[StealthDragon]

I use kilz low VOC flat white primer stuff. the green label one.

I've been known to throw a fresh coat of paint down between harvests too instead of cleaning

 

[SmokeyTheBear]

i just bought a pint of Liquitex BASICS Acylic Paint in titanium white. i hope this stuff reflects well. i'm going to the store to buy a pint of flat white tomorrow and i'll use that as a primer of sorts. then when the good stuff comes in, i will paint it again.

 

[Purple Monster]

in the words of Bob Ross.

Why didnt you try a little crimmmmson whhhhhite.


Hmmmm?

 

[whodair]

What kind of white paint?

spectrum fellas think spectrum...should there be a hint of blue for flowering space to balance the red HPS ?? does paint work like that ??

 

[Maj.PotHead]

why paint flat white or any white cover inside with emergancy cold weather blanket 3.50$ at local sporting good store use as many as needed for that price lol

 

[Hammerhead]

I think it looks cleaner painted but you could do that.

 

[Hank Hemp]

Good old flat white works well.

 

[spadedNfaded]

you won't poison your plants unless you subject them to a very high level or VOCs. Some latex paints are bad but the oils are where you'll run into problems.

I've never understood the flat paint suggestion, but a very reflective shiny emergency blanket. Reflection is no good... unless it's mylar?

But yeah, any kind of flat white will do the trick for you.

- SubN

 

[GWSgrower!]

Flat white is what you want for sure, semi-gloss, gloss and latext of any kind eat the lights and don't reflect it back.

 

[kmk420kali]

I don't remember where, but I seen a reflectivity scale, and flat white was the highest reflectivity--
Home Depot, Ultra Pure White--

 

[Bullfrog44]

hey. i forgot which kind of white paint i need to by to paint another grow box. i know if has to be a certain kind that doesn't contain a certain chemical because it will kill the plants if i am remembering correctly. i haven't painted in 2 years and totally forgot. can someone please enlighten me. thanks you much in advance.

You wanted low VOC paint. (volatile organic compounds)