How to Build a Tanning Booth

Building a tanning booth will allow you to have a great tan year round without breaking your wallet. Tanning is effective as a treatment for psoriasis, acne, eczema and numerous other skin conditions. Fashion-conscious individuals utilize tanning booths to look good and feel great. Tanning salons can drain your income quickly because weekly sessions are required. Building a tanning booth should take about three hours total. Consider this time as an investment in your health, beauty and general well-being.

Things You'll Need

• 4 pieces of 3 ft (w) x 7 ft (h) plywood
• 8 tanning light fixtures
• Nails
• Hammer
• Door hinge
• Screws
• Screwdriver
• 2 hook locks
• 10-outlet surge protector

Instructions

1. Attach two tanning lights vertically on each piece of plywood using the screws that come with the lighting fixtures.

2. Build the tanning booth by attaching three pieces of wood to form a U using nails to bind the joints of the booth together. Five nails on each joint is optimal.

3. Attach the fourth piece of wood as a door using the door hinge and screws. The door should open and close easily.

4. Attach one hook lock to the inside of the tanning booth and one to the outside of the tanning booth using screws. This will allow the door to stay closed when a tanning session is taking place or shut from the outside when the booth is not in use.

5. Plug the power cords into the surge protector and plug the surge protector into the wall when you want to use the tanning booth.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a digital timer with an alarm to keep track of your tanning time.

• You can buy the supplies at any hardwood store except for the tanning lamps, which can be purchased on the Internet.

• Using a tanning booth can cause skin cancer.

References

• Health Canada