360Booth® studio’s track rides on top of the existing concrete. We do not need any concrete work, any electrical work, no permitting, nothing. It simply is laser-leveled with shims on your existing concrete. Yes, trucks–everything–rides over it. It’s solid steel and black-powder coated. It is strong. I’m going to give you a little test, and I’m also going to walk you through what the track looks like.
All right, there’s an extreme close up and view of our track. It is solid steel. It’s about three inches thick, about a half inch tall. We secure the track with these amazing hilti screws. We go about three inches into the ground. The worst thing we’ve seen is some powder coating breaking off.
Here’s a hammer and some great beatings to it, and it’s strong and fearless.
FAQ
Is the 360Booth® track set into the ground?
No. It sits on top of your existing concrete and is laser-leveled with shims, so no concrete work, electrical work or permits are needed.
What is the track made of?
Solid, black powder-coated steel, secured with concrete screws that go about three inches into the floor. Vehicles, including trucks, drive over it.
No, our floor is not checkered. It’s not our floor. Our studio doesn’t come with a floor.
We do recommend this floor, and it does give the appearance of checkered, but it’s not our floor. We buy it for you and install it for you and strongly recommend, for the maintenance value of everything falling through. Also, look at the pearlescence and see how nice the gray is. It’s very important that your flooring does not reflect a different color back into the room.
So, to answer your question, our floor is not checkered; it’s just the shadow effect the flooring has.
FAQ
Does the 360Booth® come with a floor?
No. The studio doesn’t include a floor, but 360Booth recommends one and can buy and install it for you.
Why does the recommended floor look checkered?
The recommended Swisstrax tile isn’t checkered; its texture creates a shadow effect. Its neutral gray avoids reflecting color onto the car, and its design lets debris fall through.
You’re doing your research. You came across 360Booth®, and you want some dimensions. First of all, hit us up. Click on “More Information,” and I’ll send you all the pricing, any options. I’ll also send you minimum space requirements. Remember, 30 feet of depth as the vehicle drives into the space is the absolute minimum. The space should be two feet larger than the studio size you select. Remember, I’ll visit, and I’ll measure everything. There is no pressure to buy when I visit, but back to your question.
How tall is the 360Booth®? Our structure, from the concrete to the top, is ten feet. Maybe with the wheels and the track, depending upon if we have to level it, it is ten feet, five inches. We need a minimum of 11 feet of height, so when we dangle our electricity in our 360 device, it allows the booth to spin. Remember, we’ll adjust the height of the studio at no cost to you.
But! To give you an idea of height, I’m 6’5”. My reach is 8’3”. The opening of the studio is at nine feet. The top of the cloth is at ten feet.
Remember, just contact us. I’ll send you a schematic.
How tall is 360Booth®? Ten feet.
FAQ
How tall is the 360Booth®?
The structure is ten feet from the concrete to the top, or about ten feet five inches with the wheels and track. The opening is at nine feet.
How much ceiling height do I need?
360Booth asks for a minimum of 11 feet so the power cable can hang and the studio can rotate freely. It can adjust the studio height if you have less.
How much floor space do I need?
At least 30 feet of depth in the direction the vehicle drives in, and a space about two feet larger than the studio size you choose.
How much space do you really need for a 360Booth®? It’s a great question, the most asked question. Quite honestly, if space wasn’t an issue, we’d have 10,000 installed by now, but, to answer your question:
Simply fill out the “More Information” form or email to this video, and I’ll send you a schematic with three different-sized studios. Remember, 24, 26, 28–we’ll make them bigger or smaller at no extra price to you. We’ll make them shorter but no taller than ten feet.
But to answer your question “how much space,” I need a minimum of 30 feet as the vehicle drives in. I need your photographer to stand back so you make sure your car’s photos aren't in a fishbowl. There is nothing worse than looking at those distorted, ugly photos. Thirty feet is the minimum of the length. The width needs to be two feet larger than the studio. Honestly, sometimes we have them six inches from the wall.
Remember, don’t waste your time thinking about it. If you’re serious, give me a call at no obligation and no cost to you. I fly in and totally evaluate your space. We really talk about process–that’s number one–but for the space, I bring floor leveling lasers. That’s critical. I bring a laser for distance. I mark the spot, so if you choose to move forward after the fact, my installer knows exactly where to put it in.
So, how much space do you need? Minimum 30 feet of length, two feet larger than the size of the studio you pick. Contact us and I’ll send you schematics.
FAQ
How much space do I need for a 360Booth?
Plan on a minimum of 30 feet of length as the vehicle drives in, and a width about two feet larger than the studio you choose.
Why does the space need 30 feet of length?
The photographer needs room to stand back from the car. Shooting too close distorts the vehicle and gives a fishbowl look in the photos.
What studio sizes are available?
The standard studios are 24, 26 and 28 feet. 360Booth says it can build them bigger or smaller at no extra price, and shorter, but no taller than ten feet.
Will someone evaluate my space?
Yes. 360Booth visits at no cost or obligation to evaluate the space, using lasers for floor level and distance, and marks the spot so the installer knows where the studio goes.
So you’re considering 360Booth®, and you’re in Canada, somewhere where it’s very cold, and you love in-ground floor heating.
Yes, if we put one of our screws into your concrete, there is a ten percent chance that we’re going to hit that. Therefore, we don’t install studios on radiant heat unless you give us the average depth of where those pipes might be (your contractor will provide that), and you have the space radared so we know where the grid patterns are.
Yes, five years ago, we did hit one. We didn’t know to ask, quite honestly. But now we have many emails and, many documents that ask you multiple times about in-floor heating.
So, to answer your question: We can install 360Booth® with in-floor heating, yes. No problem. Just an extra step or two.
FAQ
Can a 360Booth® be installed over radiant floor heating?
Yes, with an extra step or two.
What does 360Booth need from me?
The average depth of the heating pipes, which your contractor can provide, and a radar scan with the grid pattern marked on the floor.
Can 360Booth® be installed outside? I don’t recommend it.
First of all, you have a cloth. If it gets wet, your cloths will be stained. The plastic will not be affected; the lights are waterproof and drop proof. Everything is powder-coated steel. So, in theory, you could, but I believe the number one reason why you’re looking at a studio is to increase your sales. Our customers are saying they’re going up 20, 25, 30%, with higher grosses, and selling more cars out of state than ever before.
So, my question to you is “why the hell would you want to put it outside?”
I know the answer. Space. If space wasn’t the issue here at 360Booth®, we’d have 10,000 in the ground. I know you’re limited on space, but if you want to grow your business, you have to put in the effort. We need to go indoors.
Here’s the good news. I travel to your space for free, your dealership for free, literally for free. The owner, the designer, the developer travels to your dealership for free. I bring lasers. I’ll measure your space. Let me come in and evaluate whether you have the space. I know you do. You just don’t want to give it up, but let me evaluate your store before you make a decision to not go with us or to build a building.
We do nothing but new construction now, like, 70% of our business is new construction. Give me a shot. Spend my money for free! Let me come see you!
FAQ
Can a 360Booth® be installed outside?
360Booth doesn’t recommend it. The plastic, waterproof lights and powder-coated steel can handle it, but the cloth top will stain when wet.
What if I don't have space inside?
Jay Smithweck will visit your dealership for free, measure with lasers and help find a suitable indoor space before you consider outdoor options or a new building.
