How To Hang mylar??????? +rep for help

motoracer110

motoracer110

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Hello fellow growers, getting ready to build a mother plant cab and first time using mylar. I was going to use a spray adhesive to get a good clean look, but am worried that the spray will cause fumes that may be toxic to the plants later down the road. Am i ok using this spray? its made by elmers. I did not want to use tape because the mylar will rattle when the fans turn on. +Rep for any suggestions :weed:
 
trichlone fiend

trichlone fiend

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...^^^ what connerbrown said. Mylar is the expensive route, but...if you got it, use it. I cut small cardboard squares, then staple through the cardboad....or duct tape always does the job.
 
1foryou

1foryou

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i hang my mylar with reflective tape and fans on full blast with no flapping.its chrome duck tape.just put it so its pulling every corner tight.good luck
 
johnny961

johnny961

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White paint may not be as reflective as mylar but it will get the job done. But as far as reflective material i bought that shit @ home depot that is foil insulation like 50 a roll with plenty for future use & just staple it with a good gun.
 
beardo

beardo

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use double sided tape get it as tight and flat as you can do it once do it right..you can also use a piece of thpe and stapel gun..use tape then stapel or it will tear
 
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privateaero

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I do what beardo does, I use like 2 or 3 layers of packaging tape then staple through it. I use black and white poly now though, I heard mylar makes hot spots and the black and white poly comes 10' wide, which is much easier to hang, its also 1/5 the price
 
connorbrown

connorbrown

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No foil creates hot spots. Mylar is made for growing because it doesn't make hot spots and it reflects more lights.
But I measure it out and cut up cardboard and staple the cardboard to that then staple the cardboard to the inside. Just depends on how big the space is.
 
themistocles

themistocles

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The best way I found to hang mylar is with the same nails that they use for shingling a roof, They are nails with a great tab on them so they don't rip the material. The work great to hold the mylar and won't rip it if it gets a little tug. I used the spray glue and it help put the mylar in place but after a while it refused to hold. Not to mention i hand glue mist in my sinus's for days.
Good luck
 
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