what kind of lighting is used in a paint booth
The type, color, and size of the booth has a direct bearing on the. number, type, and size of the light fixtures needed to achieve proper lighting conditions. The most common type of lighting used in paint spray booths is panel mounted fluorescent lighting fixtures. These fixtures are mounted/recessed in the booth panels. These fixtures are Class I, Division 2 rated fixtures. The other types of fixtures used in paint spray booths are wall and ceiling mounted fixtures.
In order to accurately color match, the lighting in the paint booth should match outdoor lighting. This is accomplished by using color-corrected light tubes. 3. Color Rendering Index (CRI) The Color Rendering Index (CRI) measures lighting quality, on a scale of 0 to 100.