Screen Printing Washout Booths: Sizes, Features & Prices

Quick answer: a screen printing washout booth is the sink-and-splash-wall where you wash out exposed stencils, reclaim emulsion and degrease screens without soaking your shop. Pick one at least as wide as your largest frame: Buckets of Ink stocks Easiway polypropylene booths from the E-32 ($900.00) to the 72"-wide E-72 ($3,150.00), and Vastex booths with 4 screen shelves from 36" x 27" ($1,195.00). Call 480-229-7806 for help sizing yours.

Screen Printing Washout Booths Compared

Washout boothSizeKey featuresWeb price
Easiway E-3232" W x 24" D x 64" HWhite welded corrosion-proof polypropylene; made in the USA$900.00
Vastex VWB-3627-ACinside 41" H x 36" W x 27" D (overall 69" x 42" x 27")4 screen shelves; drain 26" from floor; optional 24" light kit$1,195.00
Vastex VWB-3627 Deluxe Kit36" x 27"Booth + light kit + filter mesh (120V or 240V)$1,695.00
Easiway E-36booth height 48", leg height 26"Polypropylene; crating included$1,700.00
Easiway E-48 UL48" W x 24" D x 74" HPolypropylene; crating included$1,750.00
Vastex VWB-5127-ACinside 41" H x 51" W x 27" D (overall 69" x 58" x 27")4 screen shelves; optional 48" light kit$1,903.00
Easiway E-6060" W x 24" D x 74" HPolypropylene; crating included$2,450.00
Vastex VWB-5127 Deluxe Kit51" x 27"Booth + light kit + filter mesh$2,475.00
Easiway E-7272" W x 24" D x 74" HFor oversized and multiple screens$3,150.00

Prices are today's bucketsofink.com web prices. Booths ship by freight (crating noted per item) — your exact estimate is on your quote or at checkout. More options in the Easiway and Vastex lines.

How to Choose a Silk Screen Washout Booth

  1. Width first. The booth should be wider than your largest screen frame so you can spray edge to edge. Shops on 20" x 24" and 23" x 31" frames usually fit a 36"–48" booth; 25" x 36" and oversized frames call for 51"–72".
  2. Backlight. A lit translucent back panel shows pinholes, ghost images and leftover emulsion. Vastex sells 24" ($320.00) and 48" ($350.00) light kits that fit its booths and may fit others.
  3. Material. Welded polypropylene (Easiway) and Vastex booths are built to stand up to reclaim chemicals and water.
  4. Drain and filtration. Check your drain height (26" to the floor on Vastex booths) and add a filter mesh tray ($195.00) to catch emulsion and ink particles before they go down the drain. Follow your local wastewater rules.
  5. Recirculation. The Easiway E-Recirculation System ($2,033.24) pairs an E-32 booth with a spray system and baffle box to filter and reuse chemicals.

Build a Complete Reclaim Area

DIY Washout Booth vs a Commercial Booth

A DIY booth built from a utility sink or shower pan and plastic panels can work while you are getting started. A commercial booth adds a sealed, chemical-resistant body, a proper drain, screen racks and a backlight for inspection — and keeps water and chemicals off the floor. Ask about the screen room package: washout booth, dip tank, reclaim chemicals, exposure unit and drying cabinet quoted together. Great financing is available.

See it before you buy: equipment is on display at our Tempe showroom, 906 S Priest Dr, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 (Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM). Call 480-229-7806 to book a demo, ask about setup and training, or talk through the right size for your shop.

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Washout Booth FAQ

What is a washout booth in screen printing?

A washout booth is a sink with a splash-proof back wall where screens are washed out after exposure, reclaimed and degreased. It keeps water, emulsion and chemicals contained and usually drains to a filter or recirculation system.

What size washout booth do I need?

Choose a booth wider than your largest screen frame. A 36" to 48" booth fits most 20" x 24" and 23" x 31" screens; 25" x 36" or oversized screens need a 51" to 72" booth such as the Vastex VWB-5127 or Easiway E-60 and E-72.

How much does a screen printing washout booth cost?

At bucketsofink.com Easiway booths run from $900.00 (E-32) to $3,150.00 (E-72), and Vastex booths from $1,195.00 (36" x 27") to $2,475.00 (51" x 27" Deluxe Kit with light and filter). Freight is quoted separately.

Do I need a backlit washout booth?

A backlight is not required, but it makes it much easier to see pinholes, leftover emulsion and ghost images while you wash out. Vastex light kits start at $320.00.

Can I make a DIY washout booth?

Yes, many printers start with a utility sink or shower pan and plastic panels. A commercial booth adds chemical-resistant construction, a proper drain, screen shelves and a backlight.

Where can I buy a washout booth in Arizona?

Buckets of Ink at 906 S Priest Dr, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85281 sells Easiway and Vastex washout booths and ships them nationwide by freight. Call 480-229-7806.

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