Insulating Paint

University Hall Lobby

The motivation behind this research was to find a way of providing extra insulation through a very common medium used in every building. We set out to answer the question whether a type of paint could be mixed that had significant insulating properties to effect the overall insulation of a space. The results are to be determined through the testing of the insulating properties of 4 samples. Through this data collection, we will be able to see the trend of insulating properties compared to each sample and choose which sample offers the highest amount of insulation and be able to maximize its effectiveness. The significance of this research is that if a paint can be created that offers insulating properties, it could prove to be very cost effective in helping save money through heating and air conditioner costs and cut back on the use of regular insulation in walls and ceilings.