Open Face Booths

Open face paint booth airflow diagram showing ambient air entering through the open front, moving toward the rear filter wall, and exiting through the exhaust system.
Paint Booth Airflow Guide

How Does an Open Face Paint Booth Work?

An open face paint booth features a three-sided enclosure with an open front rather than a fully enclosed intake system. The exhaust fan draws surrounding air through the open face and across the work area toward the rear filter wall. This straightforward design provides a defined area for finishing work while allowing easy access for large, bulky, or irregularly shaped parts.

01. Open-Face Air Intake Ambient air from the surrounding shop enters directly through the open front of the booth.
02. Air Moves Across the Work Area The exhaust system draws air toward the back of the booth, carrying airborne dust or overspray toward the filters.
03. Rear Filtered Exhaust Air passes through the rear filter wall before moving through the designed exhaust system.
Is an open face booth right for your shop? These booths are commonly used for industrial tasks such as sanding, grinding, and certain coating applications. Because intake air comes directly from the surrounding environment, shop cleanliness, nearby operations, airflow conditions, and the type of work being performed should all be considered. Coating applications may require additional ventilation, fire protection, and hazardous-location provisions.