Painting in the Basement

[jeepster1407]

Hi everyone. I'm fairly new here as in i haven't posted up before but I have a question and don't know who better to ask but you guys. My wife complains when I spray paint in the basement so I was thinking about installing some sort of vapor barrier to the bottom of the floor joists. Is this a good idea or do you have any other suggestions. Eventually Id like to finish the shop with sheet rock but I don't know if it would keep fumes out either. I'd also like to do some small welding projects down there and I can see that being an issue also. Thanks GJ and if its been answered before maybe someone can just point me towards the right thread.

 

[Shiftless]

Does your basement have a window or an exterior door? I hope it does. If so, you should open up for ventilation. Maybe use a box fan to help move the air. Realize of course that if you fill up a small space with spray paint fumes you can cause an explosion or kill yourself with the solvent vapors. Huffing isn't a smart way to get high .

 

[jeepster1407]

Thanks for the suggestion and yes I have thought about a box fan. My basement shop is not terribly small it's actually in an L shape and each section is about 32 feet long and 16 feet wide there is an 8' x 8' garage door A walk thru door and a window.


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[Leaflessshadetree]

Maybe make a vented hood with a fan to direct the fumes outside.

 

[Jess]

I've had the same issue and tried to seal off the work area with poly but no luck. If you decide to use a fan, be sure that you are protected from explosion. Another way is to blow fresh air into the space and have a decent size opening for the fumes to escape. Depending what you are painting, the off gassing can be nasty. I currently use a tarp type garage / carport and leave the ends open.

 

[Wanna Ride]

I just rattle-can stuff outside. Not worth the struggle and hassles.

 

[jeepster1407]

Yea rattle can would be easy to just move outside but welding fumes from when I'm laying on the ground burning in link brackets under my jeep are another story. I guess I need a large fan...


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[NitroShark]

You need a TIG welder..

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

A carbon filter recirculating with a fan can make a huge difference, and might be cheaper than trying to seal the floor.