Cheap lining for the inside of a grow box...

Millsie

Well-Known Member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #1

So I'm poor as fuck now until I get paid... (Or at least until I sort something else out)

I'm about to start a seedling off, is there much point in having wall lining sorted out?
Or can I wait for a little bit before I sort that out. (I have much more immediate concerns)

If I can't wait will tin foil do? (Yes, I'm THAT poor xD)
I might upload a few picks of my grow box depending if I can get hold of a camera.. xD

Cheers

 

Beansly

RIU Bulldog

• Mar 20, 2011

• #2

Cheap effective solutions include;
soda cans w/ tops and bottoms cut off and split to reveal shiny interior
inside-out doritos (chip) bags
aluminum foil
flat white paint

 

zem

Well-Known Member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #3

you can wait but if you can afford flat white paint, it's what most use and fairly cheap

 

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HealthInspector

Active Member

• Mar 20, 2011

• #4

white paper

 

pazuzu420

Well-Known Member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #5

You can also use elastomeric roof coating it is white, contains a reflectant and as affordable as a gallon of regular paint. <--12$ wallyworld
If you know someone who works at a food service place I heard that the inside of the bulk soda boxes, the kind they mix with Co2, come lined with a piece of mylar. I can't remember the size of the sheet when carefully removed but it was pretty large. <--Free if you are a good scavenger

 

fabfun

New Member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #6

go to walmart for $3 u get a mylar emegency blanket 54x 82 in sporting goods section

 

PrezDickie

Well-Known Member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #7

yep mylar blanket that would be my suggestion, used by many... good luck with grow

 

LEGO' of me

Member

• Mar 21, 2011

• #8

Adding this suggestion only since its sturdy/removable for those that need such things. White backed hardboard - smooth matte white finish, easy to clean.

 

fabfun

New Member

• Mar 22, 2011

• #9

ok who the hell gave me rep for my simple advice

 

The Yorkshireman

Well-Known Member

• Mar 24, 2011

• #10

Matt white paint.

 

BBYY

Well-Known Member

• Mar 24, 2011

• #11

fabfun said:

go to walmart for $3 u get a mylar emegency blanket 54x 82 in sporting goods section

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I agree with this, I have used em. I belive it will be the cheapest you will find

 

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4every2day0

Member

• Mar 24, 2011

• #12

fabfun said:

go to walmart for $3 u get a mylar emegency blanket 54x 82 in sporting goods section

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thats what im using

 

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jack ripa

Active Member

• Mar 24, 2011

• #13

Flat white is the best non directional reflector. I would go with an exterior product, caulk all joints in the box between coats. Then when water leaks down inside it, shit doesn't fall apart.