Ceiling Blanket Filters

Intake Ceiling Blanket Filters for Downdraft Paint Booths

In a downdraft paint booth, air enters through the ceiling and passes through a blanket-style filter before reaching the work area. These filters remove dust and airborne particles, helping you get a clean, consistent finish on every job.

Key Specifications

• Filtration efficiency: 96% average arrestance, M5 under EN 779:2012 (formerly F5)
• Replacement frequency: at the booth's pressure limit, no later than 450 Pa (1.81 in. w.g.) final pressure drop; booth makers that publish a figure say about 1,000 to 1,200 operating hours
• Available sizes: 60+ pre-cut sizes across 10 booth brands (roughly 20" to 81" wide), plus custom-cut to any dimension
• Filter type: Multi-layer polyester blanket, fully impregnated with tackifier, rated UL 900 Class 2

How They Work

Multi-layer polyester core 600 g/m² of polyester fiber, about 22 mm thick, captures dust and particles as air flows through the ceiling.

Fine mesh backing A mesh layer on the clean-air side holds the fibers in place.

Tackifier throughout The media is impregnated with adhesive through its full depth, so captured dust stays in the filter instead of being released back into the booth.

Even air distribution The blanket design spreads incoming air uniformly across the ceiling, reducing turbulence in the spray zone.

When to Replace Your Ceiling Filters

• Booth makers that publish a figure put ceiling filters at about 1,000 to 1,200 operating hours, so change on that interval even if the filter looks clean.
• Replace sooner if you notice reduced airflow, increased overspray settling on surfaces, or visible dust buildup on the filter face.
• Your booth's pressure gauge is the real signal: change the blanket when it reaches the booth's limit or 450 Pa (1.81 in. w.g.), whichever comes first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these filters compatible with my booth brand?

We carry filters sized for Accudraft, Binks, Blowtherm, Devilbiss, Eagle, Garmat, GFS, Nova Verta, Spraybake, USI, and many other manufacturers. Use the brand filter above to find the right fit for your booth.

What if my booth isn't listed?

Check the "Other" category or filter by width. Sizes range from 20" to 81" — measuring your ceiling plenum opening is the most reliable way to find a match.

What happens if I don't replace filters on schedule?

A clogged filter restricts airflow, reduces the booth's ability to flush overspray and contaminants, and leads to dust nibs in the finish, longer dry times, and added strain on the fan and motor.

Do ceiling intake filters work with side-draft booths?

No. Blanket-style ceiling filters are designed for downdraft booths only. Side-draft and cross-draft booths use different filter types for their side or front intake panels.

Help Note

Need help finding the right size? Measure the filter opening in your booth's ceiling plenum and use the width filter on this page to narrow down your options.