Painting: Co-ops and Reflectance Coefficient

Reflectance Coefficient is simply a measure of how much light bounces back from a painted surface — how bright it is.  The Membership Manual makes reference to “neutral colour” for repainting.  Member and the BMC have always had a hard time defining what is “neutral” even though we think we know it when we see it.  The subcommittee of BMC on paint specs has pointed out that what we really mean by neutral is “bright” and the “reflectance coefficient” is the only measure of this property that allows all paint colours or tints to be compared on an equal basis.  For example, a reflectance coefficient of 0.90  (or 90%) is dead white.  The PAINT SPECS call for paint to be between 0.80 and0.90, allowing for some relatively light colour tints.  Every paint sold has reflectance coefficient value that the paint dealer can supply for each tint.  Members are required to have this value available at inspection for whatever paints they use.  The Co-op office has list of these reflectance values for all tints offered by General Paint, the recommended paint for Co-Op members since we get a discount.  This list provides a handy reference for members and the inspecting teams and eliminates any doubt or confusion over this item in the PAINT SPECS when General Paint products are used.

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