How to Build a semi Permanent spraybooth

[dhenkel]

I am building a new garage just for painting and resto work.It will have 3 bays and I want to use 1 for painting.Any suggestions on how to make a booth,use drywall?How about installing filters in my finished ceiling as my exhaust?All suggestions are welcome.Lastly what other wall coverings could I use to make cleanup easy I plan on drywalling the whole inside and ceiling.Ceilings will be 12ft.Thanks and this board got me started in painting and has gotton me into painting for others and profit now.Everyones input is important and HELPs everyone from begginers to pros.THANKS

[AutobodyCAD]

I would recommend something other than drywall for the walls. It's easily damaged and absorbs moisture.

I've got steel panels in my shop. It costs more and maybe not to code for painting areas, but it's sturdy, it's white, and I can wash and detail all in the same area without getting gypsum board soaked.

Exhausting thru the ceiling, while doable, is not ideal. Paint fumes tend to sink down, so a fan in a wall is better. Some guys also set theirs up as positive pressure. A fan (in wall or celing) PUSHES air into the paint area, and some filters in a wall allow the fumes to exit in another location.