David00061
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What's the best reflective paint for my wall? Color and brand
I know it may be hard to wrap your head around it but, glossy paint reflects less light than mat.Depends on where you live(brand),
I'd go with a highly reflective gloss white.
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... you could also buy "bathroom paint" It might even be cheaperyes i agree 100% you need flat white...i was going too use masonry paint because it has protection against Mold.
Multiple coats, titanium white, flat.
The lack of “reflection”:is nothing - the flat surface diffuses the light throughout the space, making it as bright (evenly-distributed) as possible. If you can see ‘darker’ white places, you need another coat, and not just on that spot.
Is there a reason not to use something like kilz? Someone else mentioned it, and i concur, that some sort of anti-mold/mildew paint would be the way to go it seems. White in color to stay relevant to the op question.
Migro has done comprehensive testing on surface materials. While his site does promote "Migro lights" the test conducted on a whole hockey sock full of various lights seem impartial. That being said, reflective material is "generic" and hence the data is what the data isI have to agree with RB56 on this one. In tests with my light meter I get at most about 10% more light at the canopy with reflective surfaces right up next to the plants. Walls far away I have even less confidence in it mattering to the plants. I used to be very religious about stray light reflection but I’m reconsidering that and if it is worth the loss of air circulation and the gain in heat from having the plants surrounded by panda film, walls, fabric, etc. Always best to just get a light meter and test. What looks like a lot more light to our eyes is often not very much on the meter.
I use Migro fixtures in my flower room - love them. Having the ability to individually aim each luminaire makes it possible to keep all direct light off the walls, making reflective surfaces even less important.Migro has done comprehensive testing on surface materials. While his site does promote "Migro lights" the test conducted on a whole hockey sock full of various lights seem impartial. That being said, reflective material is "generic" and hence the data is what the data is
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