Best wall color/method?

David Ferguson

David Ferguson

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I've heard that FLAT white walls work best in an indoor room setup, but I see people using Orca film or silver film, more often than not. What is the best way/method (and why)? Thanks in advance!
 
R Burns

R Burns

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I like the flat white. Can clean it and reapply when nessesary. Cheap too! Seen comparisons to the rest and its right there, as far as effectiveness. If you do go with a film, makes sure it doesn't crease, wrinkle, wave, whatever. Start to lose light this way. Another reason to like the flat white option.
 
David Ferguson

David Ferguson

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R Burns said:
I like the flat white. Can clean it and reapply when nessesary. Cheap too! Seen comparisons to the rest and its right there, as far as effectiveness. If you do go with a film, makes sure it doesn't crease, wrinkle, wave, whatever. Start to lose light this way. Another reason to like the flat white option.
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Thank you, very much!
 
Thundercat

Thundercat

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Nice white walls is the cheapest, and easiest.

Orca film is the absolute best light reflectivity I've seen, and it was a significant difference over all others. Its obviously expensive, but I've read that it cleans up well so it should last for years. I saw videos a few years back where they set up a bunch of light boxes with the same lights and different films on the inside. The Orca box blew the others away.

I currently have panda film I'm using because it was cheap and fit my needs at the time :). I was just gifted a big roll of Orca film though, so I'll be using that to redo things.
 
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Apalchen

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It really depends on how your room is set up or insulated. I chose to use black and white poly for the majority of my room except ceiling was done with reflectivex insulation. I chose to use a the film to help keep in the smell. If your room is fairly air tight I see where painting is a better easier option. Or if you plan to run negative air flow at all times then I would just paint it also as the negative pressure will keep the smelly air from looking for other exits.
 
diggs99

diggs99

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Renfro said:
Flat white is the best IMO, you don't get hot spots like with the mylar.
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Is there any concern with the drywall absorbing moisture?

That's what scared me towards using panda film, I was afraid , unless I used mold resistant drywall I would have issues.

It's not too late, I can still drywall, my only issue would be having to plaster and paint, I'd rather gouge my eyes out than do either lol
 
Renfro

Renfro

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I use the green or blue board drywall thats mold / mildew resistant. My rooms are built that way and no problems. Just space the drywall up 1/2" off the floor when you put it up.
 
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