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Non‐Chemical Paint Removal Alternatives in a Small Shop Setting
Caleb Hemphill, MSPreservation Carpenter
Architectural Conservation and WoodworkingFalmouth, Maine
September 12, 2017
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Alternate Methods
• Steam
• Heat Gun (Air)
• Infra‐Red Surface Heater
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Steam Equipment
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Steam
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Appliances
– Garment Steamer
–Wallpaper Steamer
– Sauna Steam Generator
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Steam Box Application
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Hot Air Equipment
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Hot‐Air Gun
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Appliance(s)
– Hand‐Held Hair‐Dryer Style
• Temperature and Air Velocity Controlled
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Infra‐Red Heater
Speedheater Infra‐red radiant quartz heat
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Infra‐Red (Quartz) Heater
• Advantages
• Disadvantages
• Appliance
– “Speedheater” or “Silent Paint Remover”
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Steam Application Example
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Column Capitals Steam Paint Removal
Before After
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Steam Paint Removal Detail
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Tools and Safety Equipment
Scrapers and picks Personal Safety Equipment
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017
Non‐Chemical Paint Removal Alternatives in a Small Shop Setting
Conclusions
Questions?
Meeting materials submitted by Caleb P. Hemphill for EPA's Public Workshop on Use of Methylene Chloride in Furniture Refinishing on September 12, 2017