How to Seal New Basement Grow Room

[jokerjon00]

Hey,

Building a grow room in the basement. Have it all framed out with 2 x 4's and getting ready to add drywall. I want to create a sealed room and will be using a co2 burner and minisplit ac to control the environment. My question is how do I seal it or what do I use to seal it (caulk, duct tape, insulation..)? Do I have to dry wall the ceiling or can I just insulate where the floor joists are?

Thanks

 

[little butch]

Due to past experience, I would stay away from the drywall, way too much work. I bought a roll of panda wrap, you can pre measure and use 1 long sheet to do the floor,ceiling and front and back, and then the only thing you have to seal are the 2 end sheets. Staple through small cardboard pieces to avoid tear out, and duct tape seams after stapling. If you use sheet rock, you need to seal it anyway if you ever want to use it for anything but growing, or the room will reek after a few grows. Also easier to duct through panda wrap than Sheetrock. Peace & be kind

 

[jokerjon00]

Due to past experience, I would stay away from the drywall, way too much work. I bought a roll of panda wrap, you can pre measure and use 1 long sheet to do the floor,ceiling and front and back, and then the only thing you have to seal are the 2 end sheets. Staple through small cardboard pieces to avoid tear out, and duct tape seams after stapling. If you use sheet rock, you need to seal it anyway if you ever want to use it for anything but growing, or the room will reek after a few grows. Also easier to duct through panda wrap than Sheetrock. Peace & be kind

I dont get how I'd only need 2 sheets but def good advice. Panda film is cheaper than drywall for sure. I guess I'd start will ceiling and leave extra to staple onto wall studs this way I know where seams are that need to be taped. Correct me if Im wrong

 

[papadankles]

I would probably buy 3 10xft packs if you can... I purchased 2 and ended up needing more. you will want to add little pieces here and there to make it work. but I would definitely go with the panda film instead of the drywall. Get a staple gun and have fun. Enjoy your grow

 

[little butch]

You can get a generic panda film in 10x100 ft. Rolls for about $100. Do not do one wall at a time, it will greatly increase the chance of smell leak. An example isI built an 8x10 frame. I rolled out 32 ft + a couple ft. To spare. Then just start at the end of the long sheet and work your way across the ceiling ( or whatever side), then dowwn the side, then across the floor,then back up the other side. Next cut a couple 8 ft pieces off the roll and do each end. Then you only have to staple and duct tape the ends and one seam across the length, like being in a ballon, exceptt for the vents you install. You can also get the stick on door zippers that are made for this and are less than $15 bucks. Fewer seams, better integrity all the way around. Peace &be kind

 

[joe macclennan]

duct tape always comes off over time. If you want to seal cracks and guarantee the tape never comes off get some of this http://www.amazon.com/Shurtape-SF-682-HVAC-Grade-Metalized/dp/B000QC8H5W

stuffs awesome. Once it is stuck it will NEVER come off.

 

[Bear Country]

Hey,

Building a grow room in the basement. Have it all framed out with 2 x 4's and getting ready to add drywall. I want to create a sealed room and will be using a co2 burner and minisplit ac to control the environment. My question is how do I seal it or what do I use to seal it (caulk, duct tape, insulation..)? Do I have to dry wall the ceiling or can I just insulate where the floor joists are?


Panda Wrap works good but I used 1/2 plywood on my veg and flower rooms. Its just super nice to be able to mount and hang componets. You can screw into it anywhere you need to. I just caulked the seams and painted it white and lined with milar where needed. Its a little more wk and expense but my set up is a little more permenant. I just re-built the whole thing over again....redesigned it. The last one was just screwed together...so it came apart quick and the new rooms went up just as quick. Nothing like a good design from the get go.....makes all the difference in the world from ehh...an alright grow and super grows!!!! I insulated the entire room....I can maintain a constant 72/75f temp with no prob. Of course my lights are air cooled with 2 400cfm on in and out ends of lights on its own seperate run just to cool the lights. It also has fresh air coming in balaced by my carbon filter going out into atsmophere so no neg pressure either. Of course I dont know your living situation....I have no one for miles around and own my home so I can drill, screw,nail and vent with no problems or questions. Hope it all wks out for you!!

 

[BustinScales510]

I agree with using plywood, I use the 8x4 pieces that look like theyre made out of wood chips. It is sturdy enough to hang stuff on and you dont have to mess with plastering it like drywall..and drywall gets moldy if it gets wet or high humidity. Painting it white or putting a layer of panda plastic over it is a good idea too.

 

[Bear Country]

I agree with using plywood, I used the 8x4 pieces that look like theyre made out of wood chips. It is sturdy enough to hang stuff on and you dont to mess with plastering it like drywall..and drywall gets moldy if it gets wet or high humidity. Painting it white or putting a layer of panda plastic over it is a good idea too.

YEP!!!! works like a charm!

 

[woody333333]

I agree with using plywood, I use the 8x4 pieces that look like theyre made out of wood chips. It is sturdy enough to hang stuff on and you dont have to mess with plastering it like drywall..and drywall gets moldy if it gets wet or high humidity. Painting it white or putting a layer of panda plastic over it is a good idea too.

gotta buy the green drywall they make for bathrooms .........particle board also goes to shit when it gets wet

 

[little butch]

Hey Joe Mac....thanks fr the tip on thE tape. The duct tape does dry out over time. Peace & be kind. +rep.

 

[qwizoking]

Hey where do you get big zippers like that?

I use gorilla tape for this purpose, it don't play...stuff even bonds to your skin, I end up without fingerprints and blisters after going through a roll

 

[Sencha]

OSB for inside walls. OSB then Firecore drywall on ceiling. Caulk the seems, cover the OSB walls with Panda. Done. I have the same room, CO2 Burner, minisplit AC, 4000k, etc.

 

[famine]

OSB for inside walls. OSB then Firecore drywall on ceiling. Caulk the seems, cover the OSB walls with Panda. Done. I have the same room, CO2 Burner, minisplit AC, 4000k, etc.

OSB over drywall for sure.
I can screw anything into any wall or the ceiling without thinking about it.

 

[its a hobby honey !]

i run 12k and the duck tape wont hold sh%# silver tape is for ducting and has no structural property's and also will fail after time .
I use the osb .it has two sides shinny and textured . on my heat side .= res room ballast room i did osb silver bubble rap (same as car sun shields ) and then the 5/8 green board. i have cinder block on another two sides leaving the last wall which is osb/5/8 green board .
I feel that alot of people overlook the fire proofing using sheet rock a simple coat of the right paint will seal and protect against mold.
I have a large commercial type space in my house . So have a different aproach than most .But i never forget the fire angle, yards of sheeting and hot lamps in the basement seem a little to loose for me sheet rock and osb ,you can,t go wrong with OVER KILL


good luck

 

[Sir.Ganga]

I dont get how I'd only need 2 sheets but def good advice. Panda film is cheaper than drywall for sure. I guess I'd start will ceiling and leave extra to staple onto wall studs this way I know where seams are that need to be taped. Correct me if Im wrong

You get what you pay for. I will never use panda mylar or any of that crap. You want to seal your room...well forget them, in a week, month, or even tomorrow you will rip that shit. Drywall is harder yes but if your planning on sealing it up...its the way to go. Use 6ml. poly and staple it to your frame and ceiling joists, using tuck tape(red housing tape) tape over the joints and staple holes. Along the floor you can use a butyl caulk or even silicone, squeeze a line between the floor and your studs and press the plastic barrier into it. Then drywall as normal, once you have finished, install a baseboard and seal it to the floor. You are now sealed..at least the floor, personally I would drywall the ceiling also but as long as you poly the ceiling and tape everything off you should be fine...Good Luck