The paint from Home Depot seems like a good choice if it sells for a good price. The flower room is 18×17 and the veg room is 8×18. Before painting a room white, identify its orientation. Your grow room needs to be completely lightproof and airtight, as well as away from prying eyes and noses. Discussion in 'Grow Room Design/Setup' started by hceg93, Oct 11, 2016. hceg93 Well-Known Member. The right shade of white paint can make a big impact in any room. The more surfaces that kind of paint covers, the more the plants will benefit. 3. White Surfaces. I’m going to paint the walls and ceiling with flat white but my question is what color should the floor be. Joined: Oct 9, 2016 Messages: 73 Likes Received: 20 #1 hceg93, Oct 11, 2016. whats up guys this is my first grow and I decided to turn my dresser into a grow for one little plant. White, flat paint designed for kitchen or bathroom applications, since it contains a mold/mildew inhibitor. When looking for the best reflective material for grow tent, various option can be considered: – flat white paint is inexpensive and easy to clean, light reflectivity around 80% – styrofoam very cheap and durable, 60-70% light reflectivity – aluminium foil bad idea, creases easily, around 50 % light reflectivity – but one … White Surf a ces Increase reflectivity by painting the grow room’s walls, ceiling and even its floor with flat, white, latex paint. Mylar is a PITA to install, can trap moisture behind it (if your climate isn't constantly controlled and the humidity isn't kept at 50% or less) which will possibly lead to mold, mildew … … Compare; Find My Store. Adding a fungicide is recommended when painting. So our team formulated, tested, and repeated this process. for pricing and availability. As for Grow Coat, g rowers came directly to us asking for our most reflective paint available. A clear white paint will optimize the light of these spaces while keeping things cool. Quickly translated some figures from a local grow guide I use as reference.. Self explanatory; a great option for large grow rooms or for people who are interested in a low maintenance wall. Some people say dark floors but you look at a grow … As avid plant growers ourselves, we wanted to add something a little extra that would help minimize the chances of mold from reproducing. Flat white paint has the ability to reflect between 75-85% of the light, and does not create hotspots. After all, not all whites are exactly the same; each has a unique undertone, which often becomes more apparent once it's applied to the wall. Anyway it seems like flat white paint can be more reflective than glossy paint but it can also be less reflective. You can use grow lights for weeds or you can have a look with this article. Ceiling Flat Ultra White Interior Paint (1-Gallon) Model #007.0752675.007. Works just as well as Mylar for 1/4 the cost. Glossy and eggshell whites not reflect light as efficiently as flat white. Mylar vs White flat paint. To build a grow room step by step you need to consider the space needed for the number of plants, the airflow, the lighting, and the noise from the fans or humidifiers. Increase reflectivity by painting the grow room's walls, ceiling and even its floor with flat, white, latex paint. White might be the most common neutral paint color, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Rooms that face away from the noonday sun receive gray-blue light, which is great for a summer bedroom, a gym or a studio where you want constancy.