Box Paint Booth

[Al Launier]

I'm tired of having to lay down plastic drop cloths & newspapers in my work shop or garage whenever I have to spray paint a project with a rattle can. Although I have an air filtration system it is small & still allows the air to be fouled for a while before it returns to normal. Also, there is still some residue that finds its way to the floor despite the drop cloth. I don't spray outside because of the pollen or insects that would attach to the paint.

So, I'm about to set up a large cardboard box (2'x3') outside on saw horses & spray small projects inside the box. As soon as I'm through painting I'll tape fiberglass window screen material to the box opening to allow the air to enter while preventing the pollen & insects from entering.

I'm wondering how many of you have done this and any suggestions you might have to improve upon this.

[Bill Dufour]

When I did some big sandblasting I bought a cheap dome tent and used that as a booth. I just reached in and keep my body outside.
Bill

[Thomas L Carpenter]

I've used the corrugated box method for years on small projects. Even in the winter - spray outdoors then bring the whole thing inside my heated area to dry. I fold the box up when not in use and store it with my scraps of plywood.

[Al Launier]

I just Googled this & was surprised to find this to be very popular way to control paint spray. Like always I'm a day late & a dollar short.