Spray Booths & Ventilation Systems
Airbrushing Safety and Ventilation
Airbrushing can be a fun and rewarding hobby, but it must be undertaken with safety in mind. Many airbrush artists use a spray booth of ventilation system when airbrushing so that they stay safe and keep those around them safe, too. During airbrushing, paint particles and solvents are expelled into the air. If you don’t protect yourself when airbrushing, you can end up breathing these toxins in, which is not only unhealthy but can be dangerous as well. Ventilation systems and spray booths are well worth the investment for those who plan to airbrush regularly. And while it is a “must” that always work in a well-ventilated area, the ventilation system or spray booth that you use can be a big step towards airbrushing safely and avoiding any health problems that can arise.
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Price: $513 - $688 | Price: $230 - $248 | Price: $27 | Price: $37 | |||
Brand: Laguna | Brand: Artograph | Brand: Artograph | Brand: Laguna | |||
Requires an electrical supply of 120V, 10-11 A. | Combining low cost and high efficiency, this system is ideal for tight spaces and small budgets. | Filters are available in packages of 4 and 20. | This uni-cast , modular polyethylene unit is an economical and environmentally sound choice when spraying paints or glazes. | |||
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Price: $279 | Price: $249 - $324 | Price: $142 | ||||
Brand: Inovart | Brand: Inovart | Brand: SIMair | ||||
This spray booth features a 60-cycle single-phase motor and operates on standard household current. | This spray booth features two 60-cycle , single-phase motors for extra suction and operates on standard household current. | The Uni-Booth is a powerful filtration system for workshops, studios, and industrial situations where fumes and overspray present a problem. | ||||
A spray booth is useful in drawing the vapors and particles from the paint into a filter system, and then expelling whatever is left to the exterior of your home or studio. Booths are not inexpensive, and it is not possible to always work within a booth, even if you own one. Moving a booth can be labor-intensive, making it less than ideal for artists who don’t always paint in the studio, but it is definitely a viable solution for staying safe during airbrushing. If you’re serious about airbrushing, a spray booth for airbrushing is an excellent investment that you will appreciate for many years to come. You’ll definitely find that the reduced odor that you will have to deal with when using a spray booth or ventilation system during airbrushing is worth the money that you’ll pay for the booth or system.
At very minimum, you should invest in quality dual-filter mask for airbrushing safety.