{"id":1865,"date":"2022-03-31T11:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T15:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paint-booths.com\/blog\/?p=1865"},"modified":"2022-07-08T11:06:46","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T15:06:46","slug":"introduction-to-paint-booth-types-open-face-paint-booths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paint-booths.com\/blog\/introduction-to-paint-booth-types-open-face-paint-booths\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to Paint Booth Types: Open-Face Paint Booths"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this series, we\u2019ll look at some of the most common types of paint spray booths and their functions and benefits. This month\u2019s spotlight is on <\/em>open-face paint booths<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is an open-face paint booth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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While many paint booths are designed as full enclosures, an open-face booth is different. As the name implies, this type of spray booth includes a ceiling, two side walls, and a back wall, but the front is completely open (no doors). Usually, the exhaust filter system is housed in the back wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open-face paint booths are the most versatile booth type of them all and come in a variety of sizes. They are also easily customizable from our engineers. The small models<\/a> start at just 2\u2019 wide and deep, designed to accommodate small products. In fact, a benchtop booth<\/a> is essentially a small open-face spray booth with a working table top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you can also purchase much larger models<\/a> that can accommodate big items and complicated painting rigs. For example, you could choose an open-face paint booth with an interior that\u2019s 20 feet wide and 7 feet deep. Some popular products that are being sprayed in an open-face paint booth from Standard Tools include helium tanks, metal trash cans, Hollywood props, cabinets, and a variety of furniture pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A custom open-face booth that we designed is a dual-sided open-faced booth<\/a>. This is a design that has two painting areas that share an exhaust plenum. We design every paint booth to fit the need and the footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How an open-face paint booth works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In an open-face paint booth, air is pulled into the booth through the open front. It flows horizontally over the product toward the exhaust in the back wall. When the air is drawn into the booth through the open front, it\u2019s not filtered before entering the booth. It is important this booth is used in a clean shop so that the paint isn\u2019t easily contaminated. However, this design allows air to move through the booth very quickly, which facilitates fast and efficient removal of toxic fumes, debris, and other contaminants from the work area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top benefits of an open-face booth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n