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

Question

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.

Answer 1

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?

Answer 2

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.......