Using White Paper to reflect light

[Cornelius]

I just got some seeds to germinate, and i'm setting up some light. I'm going to use CFLs. I'm considering lining my grow area with white paper, since i have plenty already. Would this reflect plenty of light, or should i consider something else?

Cornelius Reviewed by Cornelius on 09-25-2006. Using White Paper to reflect light I just got some seeds to germinate, and i'm setting up some light. I'm going to use CFLs. I'm considering lining my grow area with white paper, since i have plenty already. Would this reflect plenty of light, or should i consider something else? Rating: 5

[TheGreenFog]

What color are your walls? If they are white, just use them. Or get some flat white paint and paint the walls that color. It much less hassle. Mylar is good too, probably the best, but any paper-like thing hanging in your way while you're trying to move plants and water and stuff, in my opinion, is just a hassle. Flat white paint. Its cheap, very reflective, and easy to work with (i.e. clean, poke holes, etc). And its less to take down in case of an emergency! You will probably be sorry if you use the paper. IMHO




TGF

[brookerosebud]

it works if its all ya got, but paint is better

[the image reaper]

the paper will absorb humidity, and soon sag, discolor, etc ... I used 'butcher paper' once when I was young (we used to wrap dinosaur meat in it ) ... it is coated to resist dampness, but still not much good ... :smokin: