Laticrete, a manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, has launched the Spartacote High-Yield System with patent-pending Lux Additive, an industry-first resinous coating system developed specifically to increase photosynthetic active radiation (PAR) reflectance of floor and walls by up to 56%, which effectively increases the amount of light available for photosynthesis. The Spartacote High-Yield System with Lux Additive is designed as a complete grow room and greenhouse-specific high-performance coating system and is the company’s first product targeting the rapidly developing market for the cannabis cultivation, indoor farming and controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industries. The product’s innovative reflective technology successfully lowers energy consumption by helping to offset the cost of artificial lighting and provides more complete exposure in the space to increase plant yield.
“Grow rooms and cannabis extraction facilities present unique challenges due to demanding regulations and require a hygienic environment that promotes healthy plant growth,” said Ben Lampi, Laticrete product manager. “The Spartacote High-Yield System provides an innovative solution to this challenge in its ability to offer a rapid cure time, be easily cleaned and maintained due to its seamless application, a longer floor life and chemical resistance to washdowns and fertilizers. Best of all, the durable system helps growers reach higher productivity and save energy costs due to the unprecedented benefits provided by our Lux Additive.”