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Anyone with experience of the insulation powder that you add to paint to help with insulation?


I have heard about an insulation power that you mix in with your regular paint before painting. Apparently this helps with insulation. Comments and/or experience welcomed.

The R value for this is small.
Too small to consider for any type of Resistance to heat gain or loss through the home.
What are you trying to insulate?

You may not believe this, but for the passed 5 years, when I paint with flat, or simi-gloss paint.......I put several drops of dish washing detergent in my paint.......

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