How a Paint Booth Relocation Works

Surveying Both the Old and New Sites

Relocation planning starts with two surveys. At the current site, the installer documents the booth as it stands: dimensions, panel layout, door hardware, filter frames, fans, heater, controls, lighting, duct and suppression. Photos and notes capture how components connect. At the new site, the survey looks at floor space, clear height, slab condition, roof or wall for penetrations, and available electrical, gas and compressed air. Comparing the two shows what will fit as-is, what needs modification, and what new components such as duct, curbs or a different heater must be added.

• Existing booth drawings, nameplates and control documentation
• Photos of every connection, junction box and duct joint
• New building dimensions, overhead obstructions and floor
• Utility availability at the new location

Teardown, Labeling and Packing

Before teardown, utilities are safely disconnected: gas is shut off and capped by a qualified fitter, electrical circuits are locked out and disconnected, and suppression is taken out of service by the fire protection contractor. The booth is then disassembled in a planned order. Each panel, door, fixture and fitting is labeled so it can be matched on reassembly, and hardware is bagged and tagged by location. Control wiring is labeled at both ends. Duct and roof penetrations at the old site are removed and patched as needed. Fragile items like light glass, controls and burner components are packed separately to avoid damage in transit.

Transport and Staging

Booth panels are large but relatively light, and they bend easily if handled poorly. They are typically stacked flat on pallets or racks with protection between layers, and secured so they cannot shift. Fans, heaters and make-up air units travel on their own skids. Controls, wiring and small parts go in labeled crates. At the new site, a staging area close to the installation space keeps components organized and protected from weather and traffic. Checking every crate against the teardown list on arrival catches missing or damaged parts while there is still time to replace them without holding up the job. Keep the teardown photos and labeling list handy on site so the reassembly crew can work from them directly.

Refitting to the New Building

Reinstallation rarely matches the old layout exactly. The exhaust duct must be designed for the new route, with new penetrations, curbs and stack. The make-up air unit may move from roof to floor or the reverse. Electrical service, disconnects and conduit runs are new. Gas piping is sized for the new building. The suppression system is redesigned for the new duct and layout. If the booth is being modified at the same time, such as adding length, upgrading lighting or replacing the heater, this is the most efficient moment to do it. New permits and inspections apply at the new site.

• New exhaust duct, penetrations and stack
• Make-up air placement and connection
• Electrical and gas service at the new location
• Suppression redesign and installation
• Optional upgrades made during reassembly

Recommissioning Before Production

Once reassembled and connected, the booth is commissioned as if it were new. Fans are checked for rotation and balanced against the new duct system, which almost always has different resistance than the old one. Booth pressure is set. The heater is fired and adjusted to the new gas supply. Every safety interlock is tested. Filters, lights and door seals are inspected and replaced as needed. The fire protection contractor tests the suppression system. After final inspections, a trial run with real parts confirms that the booth is ready to return to production. Fresh baseline readings go into the maintenance log.