Retractable paint booth for automotive work
A booth that unfolds for painting and folds away to free up space in the workshop. From €17,900 excl. VAT, delivery included, installation not included.
A conventional enclosed booth takes up the space it takes up, permanently. For a workshop that paints a few vehicles a week, that means permanently tying up floor space that is only used part of the time.
A retractable booth solves exactly that problem. It unfolds for painting, then folds away and gives the floor space back to mechanical work, storage or traffic.
Also called a foldable booth, it folds away to free up the workshop. The mobile option, on castors, is reserved for small sizes.
For which body shop?
A retractable booth makes sense when you have few vehicles to paint and the available space doesn’t allow for a fixed booth.
For a company starting out, it can be an affordable first investment. You can then consider a fixed booth after moving to a new building, with more space and more capacity to invest. Before choosing, compare fixed booths too: the right equipment depends on your activity and your premises.
Few vehicles to paint
you paint occasionally, for small jobs, with no continuous painting activity.
Limited space
there isn’t enough room for a fixed booth, or the floor space must stay available for other work between painting sessions.
Can you get a finish comparable to a fixed booth?
A comparable finish is possible, but harder to achieve: the bare floor calls for more precautions.
The difficulty comes from the floor, which stays bare in this installation, not from the booth being retractable. To get a finish comparable to that of a fixed automotive booth, you need to take more precautions against dust. Wetting the floor before painting is one of them.
This solution is aimed at a workshop that paints occasionally. If your activity becomes continuous, compare fixed booths, taking into account your premises and your budget.
Frequently asked questions
What we are asked about retractable booths for body shops.
How much does a retractable automotive paint booth cost?
From €17,900 excl. VAT, delivery included, installation not included. The price then depends on the dimensions, the air treatment and the options chosen. After discussing your workshop with you, we draw up a quote specifying the equipment, the installation and the connections.
Can you get the same finish in a retractable booth as in a fixed booth?
A comparable finish is possible, but harder to achieve. In this installation the floor stays bare: that’s what calls for more precautions against dust, regardless of the booth folding away. Wetting the floor before painting is one of those precautions. Compare fixed booths too before choosing your equipment.
How long does it take to unfold?
It’s a routine workshop task, not an installation job: the enclosure is designed to be opened and closed every day. The exact time depends on the size and the number of operators; we specify it in the quote, for the model that suits you, rather than announcing a duration here that wouldn’t apply to your case.
Does the building need any work?
That’s precisely what it usually avoids: no structural alterations, no special slab, no structural work. What remains are the connections — electricity and extraction — which are needed whatever the booth. The on-site survey tells you exactly what is needed at your premises.
Is this booth portable or demountable?
In two ways, which are best not confused. Day to day, the mobile option adds castors and lets you move the booth around the workshop; it is only offered on small sizes, which covers most body shop needs. In the long term, the enclosure can be dismantled and reassembled elsewhere — a point that matters in rented premises. Our teams handle the dismantling and reassembly.
Retractable, foldable, mobile: what’s the difference?
Retractable and foldable refer to the same product — two ways of searching for it, no technical difference. Mobile is not a third model but an option: castors, available on small sizes only. So it really is the same booth in all three cases.
Is it suitable for vans?
Yes, provided it is sized for your largest vehicle and not the most common one. A large van doesn’t have the dimensions of a saloon car, in length or in height. If your fleet goes up to trucks, see the retractable truck booth page.
How many vehicles do you paint per week?
Your work rate and the space available determine the right equipment. If you paint occasionally in a limited space, a retractable booth can be an affordable way to get started. Tell us about your activity and your premises: we’ll compare retractable and fixed solutions with you.
