Building Fab Lab - Looking for Advice on Hiding Dust

[thinktankgroup]

Hi all!

We're opening a one-of-a-kind innovation/fabrication lab (our KUKA kr150 r3100 arrives today!), and we're trying to select paint (wall and ceiling) that will look great and will give us the most efficient work space possible.

Does anyone have any insights or advice on what color of paint and sheen best hide the kind of dust and debris that come with working in this kind of lab? What type/color of paint have you found is a great camouflage for dust and is best for washing down / keeping clean?

BACKGROUND:
- We're working with materials like wood, foam and metals
- Our space is made up of CMU Walls / Metal Decking / Steel Trusses
- We want to choose paint shades and sheens that camouflage dust and debris as much as possible

Thanks in advance for any insights that you can provide!

 

[Mertin]

good luck in color choice, with that many different material colors, something will always pop out.
I would suggest something that reflects light well (ie colors closer to white), and also pick something with
a high gloss. With high gloss the slippery surface will help dust "slip" off the surface and also make it easier to clean.