polystyrene lined box?do i still need to paint it?

potlosophy

Member

Nov 23, 2010

• #1

hi everyone i just lined my box with polystyrene sheets mainly for insulation its getting mighty cold here at the moment.
will it be better painted now or should it be ok with it being white?cheers paul

 

mouthmeetsoap

Active Member

Nov 23, 2010

• #2

Leave it white or get some mylar. The paint will only bring you toxins, not reflectivity.

 

Grumpy Old Dreamer

Well-Known Member

Nov 23, 2010

• #3

It should be fine being white, but if you do decide to paint it - be careful as many paints/solvents/propellants dissolve polystyrene.

 

potlosophy

Member

Nov 23, 2010

• #4

will emulsion water based be ok?....just thought the polystyrene wont give off any fumes or whatever that might hurt the plants when it gets warm will it?
thanks for your replies paul

 

Grumpy Old Dreamer

Well-Known Member

Nov 23, 2010

• #5

Water based paints should be ok but just leaving it unpainted will be fine.

 

Nice Ol Bud

Well-Known Member

Nov 23, 2010

• #6

White is the only color you want around the MJ plant.
Simple plain white..
Its all good.

-Nice Ol' Bud

 

potlosophy

Member

Nov 23, 2010

• #7

i mean its not like mirror where it eats the light instead of reflecting it?.......i will probably be getting some mylar in the near future emergency survival blanket FTW
cheers paul