Collapsible Spray Booth vs Fixed Enclosure

Here is a quick comparison of the difference between a collapsible spray booth and a fixed enclosure. Click on the links for each point to learn more.

1. You can move a collapsible spray booth from place to place, but a fixed enclosure stays in one place. Learn more.

2. A collapsible spray booth lets you use your painting space for other purposes whereas the space where a fixed enclosure is put up can only be used for painting. Learn more.

3. With a fixed enclosure, you need to slide your project through one end, but with a collapsible booth you can easily move your project with no obstructions in the way. Learn more.

4. You can store a collapsible paint booth in a different location, however a fixed structure has to stay where it is. Learn more.

5. You can achieve a better finish with a collapsible booth over a fixed booth because your final project won’t have to be moved once it is painted. Learn more.

6. A collapsible spray booth can save you money as you will save on labour costs vs using a fixed enclosure. Learn more.

If you are looking for a high-quality collapsible spray booth for your business, contact us.

Collapsible Spray Booth

Fixed Enclosure

Moving

Can be moved

Stationary

Space

Can use the space for multiple purposes

Can only use the space for painting

Loading

Can load your project from any angle

Loading is more difficult

Storage

Can be folded and stored away

Needs to stay where it is

Finish

No need for touch-ups

May need to do touch-ups once the project is moved

Cost

Save on labour costs

Costs more in time & effort to move projects

1. You can move a collapsible spray booth from place to place, but a fixed enclosure stays in one place.

If you have a retractable spray booth, you can move it to the object that you need to paint and expand your booth over it. You simply bring your paint booth to the object instead of bringing the object to the paint booth. Retractable booths are mounted on wheels and are easy to roll to wherever the object is that you need to paint.

On the other hand, with a fixed enclosure, you need to bring your object to your spray booth. If your object is very large or oddly shaped, this could be a challenging task. In addition, if you don’t have a clear path, then you may also have to move other awkward and cumbersome objects out of the way in order to get to your spray booth.

You can move a collapsible booth to the object that you need to paint and expand your booth over it.

2. A collapsible spray booth let’s you use your painting space for other purposes whereas the space where a fixed enclosure is put up can only be used for painting.

A fixed industrial paint booth is built in one location and it will stay there. Once it is up, you can only use that space for painting. If space is tight in your facility, then having a dedicated space just for painting may not be the most effective use of your space, especially if you only need to paint things from time to time.

If you purchase a collapsible paint booth, then you don’t need a dedicated space just for painting. You can use and reuse the same workspace. For example, when you need to paint something, you simply pull your booth over the project. When you are done, you remove the booth, fold it up and you can use that space for another task.

You don't need a dedicated space for a retractable booth

3. With a fixed enclosure you need to slide your project through one end, but with a collapsible spray booth you can easily move your project with no obstructions in the way.

If you are using a collapsible paint booth, you can use whatever type of material handling equipment is easiest to load and unload your work area: overhead cranes, forklifts, etc.

Once it is in place, you simply roll your paint booth over it.

With a fixed booth you first need to lift it with an overhead crane or forklift onto a rolling cradle and then maneuver it through one end of the fixed structure.

The process is more difficult and time-consuming as you are trying to move a large structure through a relatively small opening.

The image to the right shows an overhead crane moving an object to a fixed booth for painting.

4. You can store a collapsible paint booth in a different location, however a fixed structure has to stay where it is.

A fixed paint booth is a permanent structure that needs to stay where it is.

A retractable spray booth, on the other hand, can be stored in a different location, it doesn’t need to stay in one location. When you are not using it, you simply fold it up and roll it out of the way.

A collapsible booth is easy to fold up and store away

5. You can achieve a better finish with a collapsible booth over a fixed booth because your final project won’t have to be moved once it is painted.

Whenever you have to move a heavy or bulky object, it could get damaged. If your paint booth is a fixed structure, then you run the risk of damaging your newly finished paint job when you have to move your object back to its final location. This means that you will need to do some touch-ups.

If you have a collapsible paint booth, though, you won’t have to fix up any paint that might get damaged because your project doesn’t need to be moved anywhere. Eliminating the need for additional touch-ups will make the painting process faster and will help to ensure a better, more professional finished look.

Eliminating the need for touch-ups will make the painting process faster and give you a more professional finish.

6. A collapsible spray booth can save you money as you will save on labour costs vs using a fixed enclosure

Investing in a collapsible spray booth could save you quite a bit on labour costs because of the reduced time and effort required in handling the objects that you need to paint.

For example, if you need to paint a large metal storage tank that is located somewhere in your facility and you have a fixed paint booth, then you need to move that tank to the booth where it will be painted. You will have to take the following steps in order to move it to the paint booth and then reverse the steps to put it back:

Make a clear path to your booth
Attach the tank to an overhead crane
Move the tank and place it on a rolling cradle or rolling skids
Roll the tank into your spray booth

The above process can take a minimum of 3 hours to complete and you will need several people to accomplish the task. Think of how much you need to spend in wages in order to complete this task every time you have to paint an object and then think about how much you will save in wages if you had a collapsible spray booth that you simply expand over your object.

A collapsible spray booth could save you quite a bit on labour costs

Why Purchase Your Collapsible Spray Booth from Roll It Booths?

Custom Sizing: We can make any size (height, width and length) of spray booth that you need. We even have a RIB-Scale-Able design option that allows you to add on extra length if you need it for future, larger projects.

Get Door-to-Door Service: We provide you with convenient door-to-door service, delivering your roll It collapsible paint booth directly from our plant to you.

Benefit from Local Expertise: At Roll It Booth, we partner with local trades and sub contractors. We meet compliance standards by interacting with your local fire protection specialists, saving you time, money and insuring local support.

Get the Training and Support You Need: When you set up your Roll It Booths collapsible paint booth, one of our installation advisers can be right there with you to ensure that your retractable enclosure setup goes smoothly and to provide you with on-site guidance. We will also train your staff how to use your new booth, store it properly and provide you with helpful maintenance tips.

Benefit from Extensive Experience: Our 48 years of business experience has enabled us to create the best retractable spray paint & work booth systems in the industry. Enjoy a wide range of cost-effective, custom design-build, collapsible, retractable, portable, and mobile work booth systems with add-ons to meet the demands of your industry and manufacturing requirements.

Can Take Advantage of Helpful Financing Options: Do you need to finance your purchase? We offer financing (on approved credit) in select markets.

Enjoy Peace of Mind: You can be sure that your Roll It Booth is built to last that’s why we offer a full 2 year/24 month warranty.

Easy Maintenance: Roll It Booth portable paint booths are incredibly easy to maintain with a periodic maintenance schedule. They also reduce your clean up time between jobs for increased productivity.

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