[stevehertz]

Many is the time that I have wanted to spray paint an item but have struggled for somewhere to do it. In the past I have just put items on the floor of my workshop (on newspaper) but obviously there is the issue of overspray going everywhere. Recently tasked with a few items to spray I bought some 2m x 3m plastic sheeting off Ebay and used it to make a screen in what otherwise would have been a no-go area to spray. I used the normal newspapers on the floor. The 'system' is 100% effective in avoiding overspray and getting paint on other stuff in the vicinity. After I've finished I'll just fold the plastic sheeting up till next time. Of course you need good ventilation and in my case I have the garage door open to fresh air and also avoid breathing the fumes by vacating the garage after spraying until they have gone. I also recommend using a 'Can Gun' to affix on to the top of the spray can so that it can be held and used like a 'proper' spray gun.

Ok, it's not a proper spray booth and probably wouldn't suit a compressor, but for my purposes, occasional use, it enables me to effectively spray items with little or no hassle, no overspray anywhere, and can be 'folded up' and put away in seconds!