Paint Booth Ceiling / Intake Filters

Paint booth ceiling and intake filters are the first line of defense in a downdraft spray booth’s airflow system. Before air enters the spray zone, it passes through the ceiling filtration layer — removing dust, pollen, airborne particles, and other contaminants that would otherwise settle into wet paint and cause surface defects. Consistent ceiling filter maintenance is the single most direct factor in achieving clean, contaminant-free finishes.

This collection covers every intake filter format we carry, organized by type. Use it to browse across filter styles, or navigate to your specific booth brand for filters sized to fit your exact ceiling plenum configuration.

Filter types in this collection

• Ceiling blanket filters — Polyester fiber blanket-style intake filters for downdraft booth ceilings. The most common intake filter format. Available in brand-specific standard sizes for Garmat, GFS, Blowtherm, Spraybake, USI Italia, Accudraft, Binks, DeVilbiss, Eagle, Nova Verta, and more — plus custom-cut to any dimension.
• Intake panel filters — Rigid SBS Class F5 filter panels with internal wire frames for structured ceiling filter banks. Available in 20×20, 20×25, and 20×48 sizes, sold in bulk packs. The wire frame adds structural integrity and ensures a secure, consistent fit in panel-style ceiling grids.
• Green tacky filter panels — Wire-framed intake panels with a tackifier coating that physically adheres dust and particles to the filter surface. Higher initial capture efficiency than standard polyester panels.
• Mesh pre-filters — Reusable metal mesh intake pre-filters for Garmat and compatible booths. Capture large debris at the first stage, extending the service life of the primary ceiling filter behind them.

Replacement guidance

Replace ceiling intake filters at least once to twice per year under normal conditions. High-volume shops that spray daily should inspect filters monthly. A loaded ceiling filter restricts incoming airflow, disrupts the booth’s pressure balance, increases fan load, and allows airborne contamination to reach the spray zone — all of which affect finish quality and operational efficiency.