Paint Booth ?

[Jon Haigwood]

Looking to buy or make a paint booth. any recommendations or suggestions ? 

Thanks

Jon 

(picture included) 

[Xingu]

You can read thru this thread. There is some really good info scattered throughout. Everyone has an opinion on this subject, it is best to do a lot of research before you make your decision.

 

[jchrisf]

I bought a $200 testor's/Sparmax 88 spray booth but after seeing David Thibodeau's spray booth, I wish I would have built one like his below.  Because I don't need it now I never tried to figure out what he was using for a fan but if you do please share.  His is so powerful it sucks the fumes out right away and he said he didn't even need a mask but wears one anyway.

 

[Mike Chernecki]

I talked to Dave Thibodeau when I built my spray booth and use the same fan as he does. The fan is amazing and sucks out any and all paint fumes and over-spray.  It is a 6" Hydroponics High CFM Air Blower. One addition I made was to get the optional Activated Carbon Filter. The is not near a window, so I vent directly into the filter, the is no fumes or smell in the room even after painting 2k clear.

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/4-6-8-10-12-Inch-Inline-Hydroponic-Duct-Fan-Filter-Combo-Kit-Hydroponics/253722290219?hash=item3b1306e82b%3Am%3Amh9U4-0vQuLww0jCscGHjvA&var=552988835840&_sacat=0&_nkw=hydroponic+duct+blower+filter&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313

 

[jchrisf]

3 minutes ago, Mike Chernecki said:

I talked to Dave Thibodeau when I built my spray booth and use the same fan as he does. The fan is amazing and sucks out any and all paint fumes and over-spray.  It is a 6" Hydroponics High CFM Air Blower. One addition I made was to get the optional Activated Carbon Filter. The is not near a window, so I vent directly into the filter, the is no fumes or smell in the room even after painting 2k clear.

 

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/4-6-8-10-12-Inch-Inline-Hydroponic-Duct-Fan-Filter-Combo-Kit-Hydroponics/253722290219?hash=item3b1306e82b%3Am%3Amh9U4-0vQuLww0jCscGHjvA&var=552988835840&_sacat=0&_nkw=hydroponic+duct+blower+filter&_from=R40&rt=nc&_trksid=m570.l1313

 

Nice Mike.. thanks for the link.  Are you saying one could actually use this inside the house without worry of fumes?

[Mike Chernecki]

1 minute ago, jchrisf said:

Nice Mike.. thanks for the link.  Are you saying one could actually use this inside the house without worry of fumes?

If you have a suitable window to vent it outside, certainly do. But in my case there wasn't one, so yes, I use it inside without fumes. I get more fumes in the house from the lacquer thinner soaked towel to clean my airbrush. 

[jchrisf]

1 hour ago, Mike Chernecki said:

If you have a suitable window to vent it outside, certainly do. But in my case there wasn't one, so yes, I use it inside without fumes. I get more fumes in the house from the lacquer thinner soaked towel to clean my airbrush. 

Thanks!

[Jim N]

If you are looking to buy one, I suggest Pace paint booths.  They will take care of spray paint fumes real well.  I have the 24" Mini Plus and am very happy with it.  Their website is:  http://pacepaintbooths.com/pace/Products.htm

 

[tbill]

check out artograph booths as well. I've had mine for 3-4 years, and love it, I got a 4130, it's huge, can fit rig trailer sides in it. highly recommend it.

[Evil Appetite]

I bought a Pace 24inch Super Mini a few years back, and as far as I'm concerned it's the best purchase I've made. I used to have a bathroom fan set in a large bedroom cabinet. My housemate always complained that he could smell everything from upstairs. After I got my Pace he couldn't smell anything. he though I stopped building for the longest time. It'll suck every fume and every bit of dust floating around out of that room. Best $300 ( price has gone up since my purchase) I've ever spent.

Edited September 6, 2018 by Evil Appetite

[Kris Morgan]

Evil Appetite, does it do well even with spray cans or, are you using an airbrush?

[Evil Appetite]

17 hours ago, Kris Morgan said:

Evil Appetite, does it do well even with spray cans or, are you using an airbrush?

Works just as well with spray cans. Acrylic, Enamel, Lacquer. No one outside the room you're painting in will smell anything

[crazyjim]

I have a Pace 24" super mini and would be willing to sell it.

[Kris Morgan]

6 hours ago, Evil Appetite said:

Works just as well with spray cans. Acrylic, Enamel, Lacquer. No one outside the room you're painting in will smell anything

Thank you.