Kiteloop Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 About to start as setup in my garage. I'm lucky to have some extra space in my garage I'm not too concerned about highly reflective walls as my light is abit more powerfull than whats needed. Is there a cheap plastic sheeting that i can use for the walls ? Thinking PVC sheeting, but white. Popped in at Builders Warehouse, but the only have it in Black. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakstein420 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 You can try sisalation. It's cheap and reflective. Otherwise paint with matte white, can even use the anti bacterial bathroom paint at builders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkPharm Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 You can get panda plastic from the grow shops. Light and reflective walls are not.the most important thing though it is the dark cycle that you should worry about. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 @SkunkPharm 100% agree with you. The "partition" that ive used is a old gate that fits perfectly. Now I just need to cover the gate to create a solid "wall". I'm familiar with Panda Sheets, but doesnt seems the most afforable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakstein420 Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Sisalation is cheaper and almost twice as thick as panda film. Would make a much better "solid wall. Usually sells around R40 for just over a square meter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000Hills Nursery Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 A few pieces of batton and some rhino board... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 @1000Hills Nursery ok so checked out Rhino Board and its the cheapest by far! 1.2 x 3m for R140 Would be much easier to install this than any other lining/sheet. Do I keep it the blank colour it is, or paint it? If I paint it, is the type of paint important? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger96 Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Normal white builders pva.. ceiling paint.. Cheapest and covers well.. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000Hills Nursery Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Paint is gonna protect it from water like when foliar feeding or IPM spraying. How much of the garage you plan on using for growing? Trust me you would want to plan the build and do the structure correctly first time. Equipment you can puzzle and improve with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 @1000Hills Nursery yeah def agree man ive cornered off a 1.3 x 1.5m section in the back of the garage. What about covering the Rhino Board with a White plastic sheeting. Something like builder drop sheets, but in white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000Hills Nursery Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 @Kiteloop In your case just paint it white, many coats . A Matt white will have better reflectivity then the plastic which is glossy. Plan your intake an exhaust. Vent out an airbrick or something and take intake air from the garage. Add some braces in the dry wall so you can mount your circulation fan there for added floor space. Keep it simple but ensure it's light tight, very important. You gonna need space in the garage for a small reservoir and a shelf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 @1000Hills Nursery So ive read about Matt white paint reflecting better than Glossy. But something like Panda Film, which is very popular in Grow shops and growers alike, is glossy. Why is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 @1000Hills Nursery here is a interesting one check this test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1000Hills Nursery Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Kiteloop said: @1000Hills Nursery So ive read about Matt white paint reflecting better than Glossy. But something like Panda Film, which is very popular in Grow shops and growers alike, is glossy. Why is that? Panda film is really nice and handy to have around. We always using it for light sealing etc. I'm pretty sure it has decent reflectivity. As a start begin with white walls. You can always staple on reflective sheeting after your first grow. There are more important things to address then optimum reflectivity like climate control and lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger96 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Will you be building a wooden frame for your walls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 @Stinger96 im kinda thinking not to do that, drill holes and insert plugs into the wall, then just screw the Rhino board directly onto the wall. I'm also checking out a company today that makes a 250 micron plastic sheets that comes in 1.4 x 1.0m. This could also be a very good option. Besides the fact that it's the perfect dimensions for my application, it will be very easy to work with and just screw straight onto the wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinger96 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Sounds cool.. Good luck and enjoy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Have you not considered just getting the Diamond Lightite Mylar? It's a bit more expensive but you could reuse it elsewhere if you decide to take it off. Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 @TheUltimateNoob its an option. the issue with all the different type of Sheeting, is how to get it to stick to a raw cement/brick wall. thats why im thinking of just screwing Rhino Ceiling boards to the walls. cut them to size, and 4 x screws, pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakstein420 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Maybe a silly question, but have you tried ducting tape? Its reflective like the mylar and sticks to anything like shit on a carpet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheUltimateNoob Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 @TheUltimateNoob its an option. the issue with all the different type of Sheeting, is how to get it to stick to a raw cement/brick wall. thats why im thinking of just screwing Rhino Ceiling boards to the walls. cut them to size, and 4 x screws, pretty easy.Yeah I understand... Aluminium tape or screws with washers work on Mylar as well. You'd just have to be extra careful not to tear it any more than you need to.I feel the Mylar will offer more bang for your buck in the long run.But the boards are the cheaper, easier option. Although the prices may be similar after you factor in paint and stuff Sent from my POCOPHONE F1 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_StonedTrooper Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 9:16 PM, Kiteloop said: @1000Hills Nursery ok so checked out Rhino Board and its the cheapest by far! 1.2 x 3m for R140 Would be much easier to install this than any other lining/sheet. Do I keep it the blank colour it is, or paint it? If I paint it, is the type of paint important? As a bonus, if you do use this board and you get tired of it, you can always grind it up and use it in your soil, being Gypsum. (This was intended to as joke, not to be taken as serious grow advice) although Gypsum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeyZero Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 @Kiteloop Yo man what did you decide on doing? Upgrading my space on the garage and looking into some of these ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 @SmokeyZero so rhino board was an option, but it weight a ton. Instead i found something epic! Its called Supa Wood, They usually use it for the backing on cupboards. Its sturdy, about 5mm and is white on one side. Super cheap R140 and comes in large sheets. Then Cape Plastics in Cape Town stock plastic sheets for R80. Its thicker than usual plastic sheeting so it holds as a sheet. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiteloop Posted June 17, 2020 Author Share Posted June 17, 2020 Just built a simple frame from 22 x 44 planks and then skiinned it with white Hardboard sheets. This wall is 2,4m high and 3m across. Grow room in obviously on the other side. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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