Gentle, Clean and Environmentally Friendly
Anyone looking to remove emulsion paint—for example from natural stone, fireplace cladding, or other delicate surfaces—needs a method that is both thorough and gentle on the material. If the paint removal also needs to be as environmentally friendly as possible, the Tornado ACS with its unique vacuum blasting process is an especially suitable solution.
Unlike many conventional methods, this system enables precise on-site work with minimal dust generation and without unnecessary impact on the surrounding area.
Removing Emulsion Paint from a Fireplace – A Practical Example
A high-quality natural stone fireplace in a stylishly furnished living room had been painted with white emulsion paint many years ago. The owner’s goal was to remove the emulsion paint from the fireplace so the natural stone could once again show its original appearance.
The challenge was considerable: the living room contained antique furniture, high-quality carpets, and a delicate chandelier. Extensive clearing or large-scale protective covering was to be avoided wherever possible.
The area to be treated was approximately 2 m² and needed to be completely stripped—without emptying the living room. This is exactly the kind of application for which systeco’s vacuum blasting technology is ideal. The emulsion paint was removed without residue, making the natural stone surface visible again.
Test Area and Time Required
To assess the work accurately, a test area was prepared first. It became clear that the paint had been applied very thickly. Based on this test, the total time required for the full area was estimated at around 2 hours.
A major advantage: during the test work, no furniture had to be removed and no additional areas needed to be covered. The owner was especially pleased with this, as the work could be carried out cleanly and in a controlled manner.
Removing Emulsion Paint with Vacuum Blasting – The Benefits
Users benefit from several advantages when using the Tornado ACS to remove emulsion paint:
- Gentle removal of emulsion paint from sensitive surfaces
- Clean operation thanks to a closed vacuum blasting system
- Minimal impact on the surrounding area, ideal for indoor spaces
- No extensive clearing required in many applications
- Environmentally friendly process due to the closed-loop system
- Low operating costs thanks to reusable granulate
The closed-loop vacuum blasting system ensures that neither blasting media nor removed paint particles escape uncontrollably into the environment. This makes especially clean working possible with the Tornado ACS cleaning machine.
Another key advantage: the granulate used can be reused in the system up to 100 times. This reduces material consumption and keeps ongoing operating costs low.