There’s a difference between getting the job done… and doing it right.
If you’ve been around paint long enough, you know what I mean.

You can cut corners on some things. But not on this.
Not on a spray booth.

The Real Cost of Improvising

I’ve seen shops try everything — plastic walls, open bays, fans taped to the wall. And I get it: spray booths aren’t cheap. But skipping one? That’s a gamble you don’t want to take.

EPA doesn’t care that you’re a small shop. OSHA won’t give you a pass because business is slow.
If you're painting without proper containment and ventilation, you're out of code — and one inspection can cost you more than the booth ever would.

Two Brands That Get It Right: RGI and iDEAL

You don’t need twenty brands to choose from. You need two that actually deliver. RGI and iDEAL are both trusted, both compliant, and both built for real-world use — but they serve different shop realities.

RGI: Built for Volume

RGI spray booths are tanks.
Big, powerful airflow systems, industrial-grade lighting, and structures that can handle heavy daily use. These are the booths for shops that paint like clockwork — fleet contracts, high-end jobs, multiple vehicles per day.

If you’re already in the business full-time, RGI is the kind of booth that works as hard as you do.

iDEAL: Smart for Smaller Shops

Not everyone has space for a full-on industrial booth. iDEAL gets that.
Their booths are tight, clean, and come ready to install with minimal disruption. Certified, affordable, and practical — they’re perfect for shops just starting to grow or those needing to meet code fast.

Think of iDEAL as your entry point to doing things right — without breaking your floor plan or your budget.

Not Having a Booth Isn’t Just Risky — It’s Dangerous

Let’s not sugarcoat it. If you’re spraying basecoat and clear in an open garage, you’re exposing yourself, your team, and your neighbors to serious health and legal risks.
And if someone gets sick or something catches fire?

You won’t be explaining yourself to a customer — you’ll be talking to a lawyer.

The Bottom Line

A spray booth isn’t a luxury — it’s a requirement.
Whether you go with RGI or iDEAL, what matters is that you stop risking everything for the sake of a shortcut.

At JMC, we’ve equipped hundreds of shops with the right booth for their space, budget, and workload.
We can help you do it right — from day one.