Spray Finishing Booth

benush26 · Post by **benush26** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:12 pm

I was wondering if a family size pop up tent might work. By throwing a plastic drop cloth over the top you can help contain vapors. A fan on the outside with a dryer vent hose attached inside (maybe where there is a mesh window) to pull the fumes out (don't forget the charcoal filter) The zippered door would make easier entry and exit. Who cares if you splash paint on the tent floor.

Just a thought.

I generally set up a small space and use damp old bed sheets, hanging like shower curtains for walls from the rafters. Never did worry about a ceiling.

Be well,
Ben

Jack Wilson · Post by **Jack Wilson** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:24 pm

I have seen pictures of one people have made using 4 pieces of 2" styrofoam insulation panels and velcro with a box fan and duct tap. 3 pieces for the sides and one for the top.

anmius · Post by **anmius** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:01 am

Here is another relatively simple solution for a paint booth. It uses braces or jacks normally used to help hold crown molding and are called by some a "3rd Hand."

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rb61 · Post by **rb61** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:03 am

On a quality automotive spray booth, the fan system is used to remove and prevent overspray from landing on the painted surface. Most systems bring fresh, filtered air in at the top of the booth, and have another fan pulling air out through vents at the bottom of the booth. If you choose to vent, try and set up the airflow like this, otherwise you can create a swirling mess of overspray and stuff in the air. The biggest point isn't to bring fresh air in to the booth, it is to remove particles from the booth. I was also taught to spray the floor of the booth with water before painting, to keep dust down during the process....