Block IR Infra Red barrier for floor?

[steezyd]

How goes it? I have a lot of extra Block IR Infra Red barrier mylar left over and I was thinking of putting it on the floor to reflect as much light as possible...The floor is concrete so naturally no reflection benefits...putting this mylar down would only help right?

Thoughts?

steezyd Reviewed by steezyd on 09-03-2010. Block IR Infra Red barrier for floor? How goes it? I have a lot of extra Block IR Infra Red barrier mylar left over and I was thinking of putting it on the floor to reflect as much light as possible...The floor is concrete so naturally no reflection benefits...putting this mylar down would only help right? Thoughts? Rating: 5

[keylime]

Well, yes, you could say that. But what about in the long run? You walk on it, you need to be able to clean it properly so it stays reflective. If you want a reflective floor, I would paint it white. Then it could be touched up without too much problem.

keylime

[steezyd]

Just paint the concrete plain old white huh?...that does seem easier...didnt think about the wear and tear & maintenance from walking on it....especially since I would be(10 ft long 5 ft wide)

[seventhchild]

Just paint the concrete plain old white huh?...that does seem easier...didnt think about the wear and tear & maintenance from walking on it....especially since I would be(10 ft long 5 ft wide)

reflecting light from the floor has no benefits unless your plants are sitting directly on the floor.even then the amount reflected back would be minuscule compared to just moving your light[s] just one inch closer to the plants. btw,imho you should NEVER sit your pots directly on concrete,the concrete may lower the temps of your medium leading to slowed growth.